Invoicing: Do You Bill the Restaurant? — Affiliate Invoicing Guide 2026

A new affiliate in Antalya asked her accountant: "Do I issue an invoice to the restaurant that used my coupon?" The answer is simpler than most newcomers think — but the formalities still matter. In this guide we map exactly who pays whom, who invoices whom, and how Turkish e-Arşiv or expense-receipt (gider pusulası) options work for cross-border affiliate commissions.

Money Flow: Who Pays Whom?

The restaurant (your referred customer) pays thMenu/Synaltix LLC directly via Stripe. As affiliate you never collect from the restaurant, never invoice the restaurant, never touch their card. Your only counterparty is Synaltix, which owes you 20% lifetime commission on every paid invoice.

At end of month Synaltix transfers your balance via Stripe Connect or Wise Business. Wise typically lands on Turkish IBAN in 1-2 business days as a local TL transfer (with USD/EUR conversion at mid-market rate). Stripe Connect Express needs 24-72h KYC then runs on a T+2 payout cycle.

Turkey Tax Side: e-Arşiv or Personal Declaration?

Two paths: if you operate a sole proprietorship or limited company, you issue an e-Arşiv invoice to "Synaltix LLC, Albuquerque NM" with VAT 0% under the export-of-services exemption. Income tax follows your normal regime, and the GVK art. 89/13 50% deduction for software/marketing services exported abroad usually applies — confirm with your SMMM.

Without a company, the commission is foreign-sourced income declared in your annual return under "other earnings." Synaltix cannot use a Turkish gider pusulası because it is a US entity. If annual commission exceeds roughly 230k TL, opening a sole proprietorship typically reduces effective tax burden through the export deduction.

Concrete SMMM Example

• Sole prop: $400/mo → monthly e-Arşiv invoice to Synaltix LLC, VAT 0% export-of-services, 50% income tax deduction.
• Individual: $2,800/yr → declared in March annual return as foreign-sourced "other income" using CBRT exchange rate.
• Ltd company: 25% CIT minus export deduction → effective rate often below sole prop above a certain threshold.

FAQ

Do I invoice the restaurant? No. The restaurant pays thMenu. You only invoice (or declare) Synaltix for the commission.

Stripe Connect or Wise? Wise is faster to Turkish TL accounts; Stripe Connect suits affiliates already inside the Stripe ecosystem. Both are supported.

What about 1099-NEC? Synaltix files 1099-NEC with the IRS once annual commission exceeds $600. It is a US informational form — it does not affect your Turkish declaration.

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