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Enforcement Cost Calculator
The total amount owed by a debtor in enforcement proceedings consists of the principal, accrued interest, application fee, advance fee, collection fee and, where applicable, attorney fees.
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Who Pays the Enforcement Costs?
When enforcement proceedings are filed, the creditor advances the application fee and the advance fee; however, the law provides that all enforcement costs are ultimately borne by the debtor (Fees Act No. 492). Once collection occurs, the creditor recovers these advanced amounts from the debtor as well.
How Much Does It Cost to Start Enforcement Proceedings? (2026)
Two fees are paid when enforcement proceedings without a judgment are filed: a fixed application fee (TRY 732 in 2026) and an advance fee of 0.5% of the claim. For a claim of TRY 100,000, the advance fee is TRY 500 and the opening fees total TRY 1,232. The same fees apply to proceedings based on cheques and promissory notes.
In addition, the enforcement office asks for an expense advance to cover service of the payment order and other documents; the amount depends on the number of debtors and the steps to be taken. If the proceedings are run by a lawyer, the attorney fee is added to the amount claimed from the debtor. The table below shows the opening fees for different claim amounts.
Why Does the Collection Fee Rise by Stage?
The collection fee increases in stages depending on when the debt is paid, as the legislature designed it to encourage earlier payment. Payment after the payment order is served but before seizure attracts 4.55%; the rate rises to 9.10% after seizure and to its highest level, 11.38%, for collections made after a sale.
If the debtor pays the creditor directly before the payment order is served and the creditor withdraws the proceedings, half the collection fee, i.e. 2.275%, is charged on the amount withdrawn (Fees Act No. 492, Art. 23).
When a File Lapses and How It Is Renewed
The creditor must request seizure within one year of the payment order being served on the debtor (Art. 78); this is a strict limitation period. If seizure is not requested in time, or a withdrawn request is not renewed within that year, the file is struck from the register. The creditor may revive it by paying a renewal fee; the renewal order is then served on the debtor separately.
What Happens If the Debtor Objects?
If the debtor objects to the enforcement office within seven days of the payment order being served, the proceedings are automatically suspended (Art. 62). For the creditor to continue, they must ask the enforcement court to set the objection aside or bring an action to have it annulled; any additional litigation costs and attorney fees this may involve are not included in this tool's calculation.
Opening Fees by Claim Amount (2026)
| Claim amount | Application fee | Advance fee (0.5%) | Total opening fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRY 10,000 | TRY 732 | TRY 50 | TRY 782 |
| TRY 25,000 | TRY 732 | TRY 125 | TRY 857 |
| TRY 50,000 | TRY 732 | TRY 250 | TRY 982 |
| TRY 100,000 | TRY 732 | TRY 500 | TRY 1,232 |
| TRY 250,000 | TRY 732 | TRY 1,250 | TRY 1,982 |
| TRY 500,000 | TRY 732 | TRY 2,500 | TRY 3,232 |
Collection Fee Rates (2026, Fees Act No. 492)
| Stage | Rate |
|---|---|
| Paid directly before service (withdrawal, Art. 23) | 2.275% |
| After service, before seizure | 4.55% |
| Before sale | 9.1% |
| After sale | 11.38% |
Enforcement Without a Judgment vs. With a Judgment
| Criterion | Without a Judgment | With a Judgment |
|---|---|---|
| Is a court judgment required? | No | Yes, a judgment must be in hand |
| Objection period | 7 days (Art. 62) | No objection; a stay of enforcement may be sought instead |
| Time limit | Seizure must be requested within 1 year (Art. 78) | 10 years (Art. 39) |
| Covered by this tool | Yes | No |
Source Legislation
The links below go to the official, current text of the law on the Turkish Presidency's Legislation Information System.
Last updated: September 11, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays the enforcement costs?
By law all enforcement costs (fees, service costs, attorney fees) are charged to the debtor; the creditor advances them when filing and later collects from the debtor.
Why does the collection fee vary by stage?
The law sets lower rates for earlier payment to encourage debtors to pay before seizure or sale.
Is an attorney fee added if there is no lawyer?
No; under the minimum fee tariff, attorney fees are only included when the proceeding is conducted through a lawyer.
Is the prison construction fee deducted from the debtor?
No; it is deducted from the creditor's share of the amount actually collected (Act No. 2548).
When does an enforcement file lapse?
If the creditor does not request seizure, or renew that request, within one year of the payment order being served, the file is struck from the register (Art. 78).
Can a lapsed enforcement file be revived?
Yes; the creditor may apply and pay a renewal fee, provided the limitation period has not expired.
What happens if the debtor objects?
If the debtor objects within 7 days of the payment order being served, the proceedings are suspended; the creditor must have the objection set aside or bring an action to annul it to continue.
Does this tool also cover enforcement with a court judgment?
No; it only calculates the costs of enforcement proceedings brought without a judgment, by a creditor who does not hold one.
How much does it cost to start enforcement proceedings in Turkey in 2026?
When filing enforcement proceedings without a judgment in 2026, the creditor pays a fixed application fee of TRY 732 plus an advance fee of 0.5% of the claim (Fees Act No. 492, Art. 29). On a TRY 100,000 claim, for example, the advance fee is TRY 500, so the filing fees come to about TRY 1,232, plus small items such as service costs.
Is a fee charged if I settle with the debtor and withdraw?
Yes. Whatever the reason for withdrawing, half the collection fee is charged on the amount withdrawn (2.275% before seizure), and the full fee applies if the seized property has already been sold (Fees Act No. 492, Art. 23).
What happens to the advance fee if the debtor objects?
If the objection forces you to go to court, the advance fee is refunded or, at your request, set off against the court fees of the action you bring (Fees Act No. 492, Art. 29).