Communiqué on the Implementation of Sanctions Regarding Electronic Promotion, Marketing and Sales of Unlicensed Accommodation Facilities and Dwellings Subject to Short-Term Rental Without Permit
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This Turkish regulation prohibits the electronic advertising, marketing, and sale of unlicensed accommodation businesses and dwellings rented short-term without a required permit. All listings on online platforms must display a valid document number verifiable in the Ministry of Culture and Tourism database. Travel agencies are explicitly barred from marketing unlicensed properties. Platforms and content providers that enable such illegal listings receive a 24-hour warning to remove content; failure to comply triggers administrative fines under Law 2634 and Law 7464. Local authorities (governors, municipalities, and police) are required to conduct on-site inspections when responsible parties cannot be identified online. Fines are imposed by the highest local administrative authority and reported to tax offices.
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Key Changes
- Complete prohibition of online promotion and sales of unlicensed accommodation facilities and short-term rentals without permit
- Mandatory display of verifiable Ministry document number on every online listing, easily visible to users
- 24-hour deadline for platforms/content providers to remove illegal content after official warning
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Obligations
What this law requires
Display valid document number (license/permit) from Ministry of Culture and Tourism database in all electronic listings of accommodation facilities and short-term rental dwellings
Prohibit electronic advertising, marketing, and sales of unlicensed accommodation facilities and dwellings rented short-term without a permit
Remove prohibited listings within 24 hours of receiving a warning from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism
Travel agencies must not market or sell unlicensed accommodation facilities or dwellings without short-term rental permits
Governors/provincial administrations must coordinate with relevant municipalities and police to conduct on-site inspections when responsible parties cannot be identified online