LUCA is an accounting & finance tool for Small businesses and Freelancers, offered as paid. Based in Turkey, founded in 2005. Popular alternatives include Logo İşbaşı, Bizim Hesap, FreshBooks.
About LUCA
LUCA is a Turkish accounting software family launched in 2005 by TÜRMOB, the union of Turkish certified public accountants (mali müşavir), through its training arm TESMER. TÜRMOB describes it as Turkey's first web-based central accounting system. Luca Net was added for businesses at the end of 2013. Its core job is to let accountants keep the books of all their client companies in one system and file Turkish tax returns and e-ledgers directly with the Revenue Administration (GİB).
The flagship Mali Müşavir Paketi (MMP) prepares VAT, withholding (muhtasar), provisional tax, BA/BS and income or corporate tax returns and sends them to GİB e-Beyanname in bulk, produces e-Defter files, runs payroll with SGK incentives, imports bank statements and calculates inflation accounting. For businesses, Luca Net KOBİ handles current accounts, stock, invoicing, e-Fatura and e-Arşiv, and posts entries straight into the accountant's LUCA ledger; Luca Net One is a lighter version and Luca Koza targets larger firms. Pricing is in Turkish lira with a one-time entry fee plus an annual fee.
LUCA fits independent accountants and the small businesses they serve, especially when both sides use it and data flows without exports. It is weaker on modern UX, mobile apps and open APIs. Paraşüt and Logo İşbaşı are friendlier for business owners doing their own pre-accounting, while Mikro suits companies that need a full desktop ERP.
Buying tip: newly licensed accountants can get the MMP entry support package with no entry fee, and the e-Defter license is a separate one-time ₺9,000 charge.
Key features of LUCA
- Bulk preparation and one-click GİB filing of VAT, muhtasar and tax returns
- e-Defter files built to GİB technical standards
- Payroll with SGK and income tax incentives by validity date
- Bank statement import and automatic exchange rates from the central bank
- Inflation accounting using TÜİK coefficients
- Luca Net KOBİ with stock, current accounts, e-Fatura and e-Arşiv
- Business entries flow directly into the accountant's ledger
- Central data backup operated by TÜRMOB
Pros and cons
Pros
- Built around Turkish tax law and GİB workflows from day one
- Backed by the accountants' professional body, TÜRMOB
- Accountant and client share one system, cutting data re-entry
- Generally priced below commercial accounting suites
- Bundles e-signature, KEP and e-invoice credits from the same ecosystem
Cons
- One-time entry fees on top of annual license fees
- Dated interface compared with Paraşüt or Logo İşbaşı
- No app marketplace; Koza's web service API is a paid add-on
- Turkish-only product, not suitable for foreign accounting
- Customers report sizable annual price increases
LUCA pricing
LUCA uses a paid model.
| Plan | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Mali Müşavir Paketi | ₺8,400 / yr | Up to 50 clients; ₺8,500 one-time entry fee; incl. 20% VAT |
| Luca Net KOBİ (Tek Firma) | ₺9,600 / yr | 1 company, 2 users; ₺15,000 entry fee; incl. VAT |
| Luca Net KOBİ (Standart) | ₺12,000 / yr | 2 companies, 4 users; ₺16,800 entry fee; incl. VAT |
| Luca Koza Standart | ₺10,500 / yr | 3 companies, 5 users; ₺49,000 entry fee; incl. VAT |
Source: www.luca.com.tr · checked on Oct 20, 2026
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Common use cases
- 1An accountant managing books and returns for 50 to 100 clients
- 2Filing monthly VAT and muhtasar returns in bulk to GİB
- 3Producing and uploading e-Defter for every client company
- 4Small businesses issuing e-Fatura that feeds their accountant's ledger
- 5Payroll with SGK incentive calculation for client employees
Best for
Turkish mali müşavirler and the small businesses they serve who want ledgers, returns and e-Defter in one TÜRMOB-backed system.
Not ideal for
Business owners wanting a modern, self-serve pre-accounting app (Paraşüt, Logo İşbaşı, BizimHesap).
Integrations
- GİB e-Beyanname
- GİB e-Defter
- TÜRMOB e-İmza
- TÜRMOB KEP
- İşNet e-Fatura
- Bank statement import
Our take
LUCA is the natural choice for accountants who want a low-cost, GİB-aligned ledger system backed by their own professional body. Businesses whose accountant already uses LUCA should consider Luca Net KOBİ; otherwise Paraşüt or Logo İşbaşı offer a friendlier experience.
FAQ
- What is LUCA?
- LUCA is an Accounting & finance tool: TÜRMOB-backed web accounting and e-ledger suite for Turkish CPAs.
- How much does LUCA cost?
- LUCA uses a Paid model; see the vendor's pricing page for current plans.
- What are the best alternatives to LUCA?
- Community-listed alternatives to LUCA include Logo İşbaşı, Bizim Hesap, FreshBooks, KolayBi.
- What does LUCA integrate with?
- LUCA integrates with GİB e-Beyanname, GİB e-Defter, TÜRMOB e-İmza, TÜRMOB KEP, İşNet e-Fatura, Bank statement import and more.
- Which platforms does LUCA support?
- LUCA is available on web.
- Who is LUCA for?
- Turkish mali müşavirler and the small businesses they serve who want ledgers, returns and e-Defter in one TÜRMOB-backed system.
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