National Vehicle Identification System (UTTS): An Effective Fight Against the Informal Economy
Today, informal economy The fight against has become one of the most important priorities of states and institutions. In this context, Turkey's development National Vehicle Identification System (UTTS), takes a big step by making the interaction between fuel stations and vehicles more reliable. UTTS aims to prevent tax loss by regulating fuel purchase processes.
What is UTTS and How Does It Work?
UTS, recognition of vehicles It is a system that provides. Thanks to this system, it is possible to automatically recognize and record vehicle license plates at fuel stations. The basic operation of the system is to to pay devices It works by integrating. Thus, it is aimed to prevent tax loss while preventing irregularities in fuel purchases.
Obligations for Fuel Stations
- Service Fee: Fuel stations are required to pay a service fee of 50 thousand TL when registering with UTTS. However, this fee will be valid for 1 years instead of 5 year.
- Hardware Liability: It is mandatory for stations to have the necessary equipment installed on at least one fuel pump within the scope of UTTS.
- Transition Process: Stations must complete the necessary registration procedures by 23 December 2024 to complete their transition to UTTS.
Change of Existing Vehicle Identification Systems
Mint management ensures that existing Vehicle Identification Systems are compatible with UTTS Vehicle Identification Reader (TTO) devices free of charge. Thus, fuel stations will not face any additional costs when switching to the new system. This situation has been welcomed by all stakeholders in the sector.
Advantages of UTTS
UTTS is a state-owned gas station businesses offers many advantages for:
- Tax Loss Prevention: One of the most important benefits of the system is the prevention of tax losses worth billions of lira each year.
- Reducing Irregularities: Automatic integration of vehicle license plate information into the system will greatly reduce irregularities in fuel purchases.
- Fast and Effective Process: Acceleration of the fuel purchasing process will increase customer satisfaction at the stations.
Collaboration with Industry Representatives
Mint management, Petroleum Products Employers Union (PÜİS), is in constant communication with sector representatives such as PETDER and TABGİS. This cooperation is of great importance in the development and implementation process of the UTTS project. Sector representatives believe that the UTTS project is an important step in the fight against the informal economy.
Assembly Processes and Timeline
All fuel stations that are liable under UTTS, April 30 2025 The installation of the necessary equipment must be completed by the date. This installation process is of critical importance in terms of strengthening the technological infrastructure of the stations.
As a result
National Vehicle Identification System (UTTS), Turkey informal economy It is considered as an important step in the fight against. This system, which was developed to prevent tax loss and reduce irregularities by regulating the interaction between fuel stations and vehicles, offers great hope for the future of the sector. If fuel station operators take the necessary steps in the transition to UTTS, it will both improve their own business processes and contribute to the country's economy.
