On 17 November 2020, Türkiye introduced a 15% WHT on the amounts regarded as dividends as a result of disposal or redemption of share buybacks of Turkish full tax liable corporations. See EY Global Tax Alert, Turkey enacts law on restructuring certain receivables and amends certain tax laws, dated November 23, 2020.

On 25 May 2021, Türkiye issued the Communiqué No.18 (the Communiqué) explaining the…