Establishing a company in Türkiye is only the beginning of your compliance journey. Once a business has been incorporated, directors and shareholders must ensure that the company continues to meet a wide range of corporate governance and administrative obligations. These ongoing responsibilities are commonly referred to as corporate secretarial duties. Although Türkiye does not have…
Acquiring a company in Türkiye presents exciting opportunities for international businesses looking to accelerate their market entry, expand operations, or strengthen their regional presence. However, acquisitions also introduce significant employment, payroll, and compliance challenges. Employee transfers, payroll continuity, labour law obligations, and post-acquisition integration all require careful planning to avoid disruption. One solution that is…
When expanding into Türkiye, one of the first strategic decisions international companies face is whether to hire employees through an Employer of Record (EOR) or establish their own Turkish subsidiary. While cost is often a major factor, comparing these two models is more complex than simply looking at monthly service fees. An Employer of Record…
For foreign companies operating in Türkiye, payroll compliance is not simply an administrative task—it is a legal obligation. Every month, employers must comply with strict requirements relating to employee registration, salary calculations, social security contributions, tax reporting, and payroll documentation. Failure to meet these obligations can result in financial penalties, interest charges, audits, and operational…
Managing payroll in Türkiye involves much more than calculating salaries and paying employees on time. Every month, employers must comply with a series of statutory deadlines covering social security, tax reporting, payroll documentation, and employee administration. Missing even one deadline can lead to administrative penalties, interest charges, or compliance investigations. For foreign companies entering the…
Payroll compliance in Türkiye goes far beyond paying employees on time. Employers are expected to comply with a wide range of obligations involving social security, taxation, employment law, and payroll reporting. Whether you are a multinational corporation, a startup, or a foreign company hiring employees through a local entity, payroll records may be reviewed by…
Expanding into Türkiye offers access to a dynamic economy, a highly skilled workforce, and a strategic location connecting Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. However, many foreign companies underestimate the complexity of Turkish payroll compliance during their first year of operations. Even businesses with extensive international experience often encounter costly payroll mistakes simply because Türkiye’s…
Türkiye has adopted a temporary employment support measure designed to reduce labour costs for businesses operating in the tourism sector. The new scheme grants eligible accommodation facilities financial assistance by offsetting part of the employer’s Social Security (SGK) contribution obligations. The measure was introduced by Law No. 7590, published in the Official Gazette on 31…
Türkiye has implemented a new mechanism allowing the Social Security Institution (SGK) to recover certain unpaid social security contributions directly from pension and income benefits. The new framework was introduced through SSI General Circular No. 2026/19, which establishes the practical rules for applying Additional Article 24 of Law No. 5510. The objective is to simplify…
The Turkish Personal Data Protection Board (KVKK) has adopted Principle Decision No. 2026/1301, introducing new guidance on how public institutions should handle the online publication of personal data. The decision reinforces the obligation of public authorities to balance transparency with the fundamental right to privacy. While certain information may legitimately be published to fulfil legal…
