What is the National Vehicle Identification System (UTTS) in Turkey?

The National Vehicle Identification System (UTTS) is designed to ensure fair competition in the fuel market and combat the informal economy effectively. It prevents manual entry of vehicle plate information at fuel stations by enabling automatic data transfer to the payment recording devices connected to fuel pumps. UTTS ensures tax security during fuel sales transactions and enhances inspection efficiency.

Important Deadlines for UTTS Registration

Taxpayers who register with the UTTS by January 31, 2025, will have until April 30, 2025, to complete the installation of the system. During this period, their fuel expenses can continue to be claimed as tax-deductible. Taxpayers who fail to register by January 31, 2025, will no longer be able to use fuel purchase receipts not issued under the UTTS for tax deduction purposes.

How Does the System Work?

The UTTS system works through a Vehicle Identification Unit (TTB), which is installed at the fuel tank inlet of the vehicle. During the fueling process, the TTB automatically transmits vehicle information to the payment recording devices via other UTTS equipment.

1. Vehicle Identification Unit (TTB)

2. Fuel Station Equipment

Fuel stations require the following equipment, installed by Authorized Station Installation Firms:

3. Fuel Filling Process

1. When a vehicle equipped with a TTB arrives at a fuel station, the TTO communicates with the TTB and retrieves encrypted identification information.
2. The TİM verifies the information through the UTTS data center and the Revenue Administration (GİB) database.
3. Verified information is shared with the YN Pump ÖKC, initiating the fuel dispensing process.
4. Once fueling is complete, a UTTS Sales Receipt is generated and delivered to the vehicle owner.
5. Simultaneously, all transaction data is transferred to the GİB database.

Goals of the UTTS Project

The UTTS aims to:

Obligations Under the UTTS

The UTTS Implementation General Communiqué, published in the Official Gazette on October 5, 2023, authorizes the General Directorate of the Mint and Stamp Printing House (Darphane) to establish and operate the UTTS. According to the communiqué: