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Accounting Management (Turkey)

Learn how to manage your receipts and integrate with Paraşüt for seamless financial reporting.

8 min
Beginner

Why Manage Accounting in Mindora?

Manage your payments and receipts where your sessions are tracked. Send receipts to clients with one click.

  • Dedicated workflows for each payment type (bank transfer, cash, payment link)
  • Issue and send receipts without switching apps.
  • Track which sessions need receipts automatically.
  • Right buttons appear at the right time - no clutter.

Self-Employed Receipt Requirements

As a self-employed professional (therapist, psychologist, etc.) in Turkey, you are required to issue a "Serbest Meslek Makbuzu" (Self-Employed Receipt) for every payment you receive from clients.

What is a Serbest Meslek Makbuzu?

A Serbest Meslek Makbuzu (SMM) is a legal receipt that self-employed professionals must issue for their services in Turkey. It's registered with the Revenue Administration (GİB) and serves as official documentation for both your income and your client's expenses.

Tax Deduction
When you issue an SMM, 20% withholding tax (stopaj) is automatically calculated if the payer is a company.

When Must You Issue a Receipt?

You must issue a receipt for every payment you receive, regardless of the payment method:

Payment via Link

Receipt required after payment is confirmed.

Manual Payment (Cash/Transfer)

Receipt required at the time of payment.

Important
Failure to issue receipts can result in significant penalties. Always issue a receipt for every session payment.

Receipt Workflows

The diagrams below show when and how to issue receipts for different payment scenarios:

Manual Payment Receipt Flow

When client pays in cash or via bank transfer: Choose the method that fits your workflow:

Path 1: Paraşüt IntegrationRecommended
Client Pays
Cash or bank transfer
Mindora
Mark as Paid
Mindora
Issue in Paraşüt
Via Mindora
Done
AUTO ACCOUNTING RECORD
Path 2: Issue via GİB
Client Pays
Cash or bank transfer
Issue in GİB
GİB Portal
Mindora
Mark as Paid
Mindora
Upload Receipt
Optional
Done
ACCOUNTANT SEES IN GİB
Path 3: Leave to AccountantNot Recommended
Client Pays
Cash or bank transfer
Mindora
Mark as Paid
End of Month
Mindora
Export CSV
All payments
Send to Accountant
Via email/WhatsApp
Accountant Issues
Bulk receipts
DELAY RISK

Link Payment Receipt Flow

When client pays via payment link: Choose the method that fits your workflow:

Path 1: Paraşüt IntegrationRecommended
Mindora
Send Link
To client
Client Pays
Via Stripe/iyzico/PayTR
Mindora
Confirmed
Automatic
Mindora
Issue in Paraşüt
Via Mindora
Done
AUTO ACCOUNTING RECORD
Path 2: Issue via GİB
Mindora
Send Link
To client
Client Pays
Via Stripe/iyzico/PayTR
Mindora
Confirmed
Automatic
Issue in GİB
GİB Portal
Mindora
Upload Receipt
Optional
Done
ACCOUNTANT SEES IN GİB
Path 3: Leave to AccountantNot Recommended
Mindora
Send Link
To client
Client Pays
Via Stripe/iyzico/PayTR
Mindora
Confirmed
Automatic
End of Month
Mindora
Export CSV
All payments
Send to Accountant
Via email/WhatsApp
Accountant Issues
Bulk receipts
DELAY RISK

Refund Receipt Workflows

When you need to refund a payment, the receipt handling depends on the original payment method:

Link Payment Refund

Choose correction receipt method:

Path 1: Paraşüt IntegrationRecommended
Mindora
Initiate Refund
Refund Processing
By payment provider
Mindora
Issue Correction in Paraşüt
Refunded
AUTO CORRECTION RECORD
Path 2: Issue via GİB
Mindora
Initiate Refund
Refund Processing
By payment provider
Issue Correction in GİB
GİB Portal
Mindora
Upload Correction
Optional
Refunded
ACCOUNTANT SEES IN GİB
Path 3: Leave to AccountantNot Recommended
Mindora
Initiate Refund
Refund Processing
By payment provider
End of Month
Mindora
Export CSV
Accountant Issues Correction
DELAY RISK

Manual Payment Refund

When client paid via cash/transfer and you need to refund: Choose correction receipt method:

Path 1: Paraşüt IntegrationRecommended
Return Money
Cash or bank transfer
Mindora
Revert Status
Paid → Unpaid
Mindora
Issue Correction in Paraşüt
Refund Complete
AUTO CORRECTION RECORD
Path 2: Issue via GİB
Return Money
Cash or bank transfer
Issue Correction in GİB
GİB Portal
Mindora
Revert Status
Paid → Unpaid
Mindora
Upload Correction
Optional
Refund Complete
ACCOUNTANT SEES IN GİB
Path 3: Leave to AccountantNot Recommended
Return Money
Cash or bank transfer
Mindora
Revert Status
Paid → Unpaid
End of Month
Mindora
Export CSV
Accountant Issues Correction
DELAY RISK
Receipt Correction
If you issued a receipt but need to cancel it (wrong amount, client, etc.), you must issue a correction receipt (Düzeltme Makbuzu) through GİB. Never leave unmatched receipts - this creates tax discrepancies.

When Can You Issue a Receipt?

The table below shows which receipt actions are available for each payment status:

Payment StatusIssue ReceiptCorrection ReceiptUpload Manual
Unpaid
Link Sent
If no receipt issued yet
If no receipt issued yet
Refund Pending
Partially RefundedIf original receipt exists
Fully RefundedIf original receipt exists
Free Session

Receipt Button Explanation

  • Issue Receipt: Creates a new SMM in Paraşüt for the payment received. Requires Paraşüt integration
  • Correction Receipt: Creates a correction/cancellation SMM when a refund is processed. Requires Paraşüt integration
  • Upload Manual: Link a receipt you issued externally (via GİB portal) to the payment record. Available for everyone
Smart Buttons
These buttons only appear when they're relevant to the current payment status. You won't see unnecessary options - Mindora shows the right action at the right time.

Your Accounting Options

Mindora offers multiple ways to manage your accounting needs:

Paraşüt Integration

  • Automatic receipt creation directly from Mindora
  • Sync client data with Paraşüt.
  • Payment status automatically updates after receipt is issued.
  • View all receipts in one place.

CSV Export

  • Export all payment data to CSV format.
  • Compatible with any accounting software.
  • Filter by date range, client, or status.
  • Already available in Payments page.

Prerequisites

e-SMM Activation Required

Before issuing receipts through Parasut, you must complete the e-SMM activation in your Parasut account (digital signature/seal + e-SMM application). Without this, only regular sales invoices will be created instead of official e-SMM receipts.

See the detailed activation steps →

How Paraşüt Integration Works

Once you connect your Paraşüt account, you can issue receipts directly from Mindora:

1

Connect Your Account

Go to Settings > Integrations and connect your Paraşüt account. See our detailed setup guide →

2

Client Data Sync

Client information (name, TC/Tax ID) is automatically synced with Paraşüt.

3

Issue Receipt

After a payment is confirmed, click "Issue Receipt" in the payment details.

4

Automatic Status Update

Payment status is locked after receipt is issued to ensure data integrity.

Status Lock After Receipt

Once you issue a receipt through Paraşüt, the payment status is locked. This prevents accidental changes that would create inconsistencies between your records in Mindora and your accounting software.

You can still view and edit the status, but you'll see a warning that a receipt has already been issued.

What Happens If e-SMM Fails?

When you click "Issue Receipt", Mindora first creates a sales invoice in Paraşüt and then issues the e-SMM receipt. If the e-SMM step fails (for example, if e-SMM activation is not completed in your Paraşüt account), Mindora automatically cleans up the invoice and shows you an error message.

No incomplete records are left behind — you can simply fix the issue (e.g. complete e-SMM activation) and try again.

Using CSV Export

If you prefer to use your own accounting method or a different software, you can export your payment data:

1

Go to Payments Page

Navigate to Management > Payments from the header menu.

2

Set Your Filters

Filter payments by date range, client, payment status, or any other criteria.

3

Click Export

Click the "Export CSV" button in the top right corner.

4

Use in Your Software

Import the CSV file into your accounting software (Paraşüt, Excel, etc.).

What's Included in CSV Export

The exported CSV file includes all the data you need for your receipts:

  • Client name and contact information
  • Session date and time
  • Session fee amount
  • Payment status
  • Payment method (link, manual)
  • Payment date
Tip
You can export your data regularly (weekly or monthly) to keep your accounting records up to date.

Best Practices

Issue receipts promptly

Issue the receipt as soon as payment is confirmed to avoid forgetting or making errors.

Match amounts exactly

The receipt amount should match the session fee in Mindora exactly.

Keep client data current

Ensure client TC/Tax ID is up to date for accurate receipts.

Export regularly

Export your data monthly for backup and reconciliation.