VAT incurred due to transactions exempted from VAT can be refunded or offset from the tax office optionally.
However, this is not a requirement.
A refund request can be made from the tax office for VAT incurred due to transactions exempted, and a deduction can be made from the VAT to be collected from domestic sales.
Source: Istanbul Chamber of Certified Public Accountants
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