Turkey: Alcohol Consumption Taxes Continue to Climb in Turkey
On January 1, 2017, the Government of Turkey (GOT) announced increases to special consumption taxes for all alcoholic beverages except wine. In June 2013, the GOT enacted sweeping legislation to amend its existing alcohol laws, and the GOT continues to increase consumption taxes in an effort to curb alcohol consumption rates and cut down on underage drinking.
Turkey: Alcohol Consumption Taxes Continue to Climb in Turkey