35. Are there provisions for any other form of indirect public funding?

Turkey

Turkey

Answer
Yes
Source

Source: Article 61/h, Law on Political Parties, 1983 (Law No. 2820).

Source: Article 60§5, Law on Basic Provisions of Elections and Voter Registers, 1961 (as amended in 2010, Law No. 298).

Source: Article 60§13, Law on Basic Provisions of Elections and Voter Registers, 1961 (as amended in 2010, Law No. 298).

Comment

Tax relief for political parties and advertising space for political parties (including candidates from parties' lists) and independent candidates. This include all types of elections.

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With the exception of revenue generated from the party’s assets as written in paragraph (h), the revenue generated from the sources listed in the other paragraphs shall not be subject to any taxes, duties or charges whatsoever. 
Source: Article 61/h, Law on Political Parties, 1983 (Law No. 2820).


Such that no fees can be charged for billboards and advertising spaces which are allocated upon request free of charge outside the election period. These spaces are allocated equally among political parties and independent candidates.
Source: Article 60§5, Law on Basic Provisions of Elections and Voter Registers, 1961 (as amended in 2010, Law No. 298).


Citizens may hang or stick promotional materials such as flags, posters or posters belonging to parties or candidates on their homes, premises or vehicles from the thirtieth day prior to the day of voting until the end of propaganda period. These notices and advertisements are exempt from all taxes and fees.
Source: Article 60§13, Law on Basic Provisions of Elections and Voter Registers, 1961 (as amended in 2010, Law No. 298).

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