EOR in Türkiye
Employer of Record in Türkiye.
Employ talent in Turkey without setting up a local entity.
- Fast and compliant employee onboarding
- Turkish payroll, tax & SGK administration
- Transparent monthly EOR pricing
- Work-permit support for foreign employees
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Employment in Turkey
Employ in Turkey without establishing a local entity
Gini Talent enables international companies to employ workers in Turkey without establishing a Turkish legal entity.
As the local legal employer, Gini manages employment administration in line with Turkish requirements, including local employment documentation, monthly payroll, applicable payroll taxes and SGK (Social Security Institution) administration, while you manage the employee’s day-to-day work.
Türkiye at a glance
Country essentials and economic context.
Country profile
Economic indicators
Employment essentials
Choose a topic to explore local employment requirements.
Core rules under Labor Law No. 4857.
Paid leave, parental leave and public holidays.
- New Year’s Day — 1 January
- National Sovereignty and Children’s Day — 23 April
- Labour and Solidarity Day — 1 May
- Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day — 19 May
- Democracy and National Unity Day — 15 July
- Victory Day — 30 August
- Republic Day — 29 October
- Ramazan Bayramı Arife — half day, lunar calendar
- Ramazan Bayramı — 3 days, lunar calendar
- Kurban Bayramı Arife — half day, lunar calendar
- Kurban Bayramı — 4 days, lunar calendar
Mandatory social security through SGK.
Payroll taxes withheld through the employment.
Notice, severance and final pay.
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Included
What’s included in your EOR service?
Employment administration and support for your team in Turkey.
Turkish Employment Contracts & Onboarding
Preparation of a locally compliant employment documentation, employee onboarding and statutory setup.
Monthly Payroll in Turkey
Gross-to-net payroll calculations, payslips and monthly payroll reporting.
SGK (Social Security Institution) Registration & Administration
Employee registration and ongoing processing of applicable social security and unemployment insurance contributions.
Turkish Payroll Tax Administration
Processing of applicable income tax, stamp tax and payroll-related statutory requirements.
Leave & Benefits Administration
Administration of statutory leave, agreed employee benefits and applicable expenses.
Employee Records & HR Documentation
Maintenance of employment records and required HR documentation throughout the employee lifecycle.
Local HR Support
Ongoing support for employees and international employers on day-to-day employment matters in Turkey.
Offboarding & Final Settlement
Coordination of termination documentation, final payroll and statutory employee settlement requirements.
EOR vs Local Entity in Turkey
| Factor | EOR | Local entity |
|---|---|---|
| Setup time | 1–3 weeks | 3–6 months |
| Setup cost | Low (no capital required) | High (50,000 TL+ capital) |
| Compliance | Fully included | Internal team required |
| Payroll | Fully managed | Must build payroll team |
| Risk | Transferred to EOR | Full employer liability |
| Scalability | Hire/terminate flexibly | Fixed overhead costs |
Hiring
Hiring & Compliance in Turkey
Key legal and regulatory considerations for international employers hiring in Turkey.
Work permits & hiring foreign employees
Work Permits & Hiring Foreign Employees
Foreign nationals generally require a valid work permit to work in Turkey, subject to applicable exemptions. Gini coordinates work-permit application, required documentation and employment onboarding, while ongoing support for permit renewal is also available.
Employee classification
Employee vs Independent Contractor in Turkey
Under Turkish employment law, worker classification depends on the actual working relationship, including the degree of employer control and dependency. Incorrect classification may create exposure to employment entitlements, SGK contributions and tax liabilities.
Compliance risks
Important Compliance Risks in Turkey
Employing staff through an EOR does not automatically eliminate local workforce exposure in Turkey. Depending on the business activities involved, international employers should assess permanent establishment risk, intellectual property assignment and employee-data processing obligations under Turkey’s Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK).
Employment Termination in Türkiye
Notice periods
Notice Periods
In Turkey, notice periods depend on the employee’s length of service and apply to both employer and employee terminations.
| Under 6 months | 2 weeks |
| 6 to under 18 months | 4 weeks |
| 18 months to 3 years | 6 weeks |
| Over 3 years | 8 weeks |
Severance
Severance Pay
Employees who qualify can receive severance of 30 days’ gross salary for each year of service, subject to the statutory ceiling. Gini calculates the applicable amount at offboarding.
Dismissal risk
Reinstatement & Dismissal Risk
Termination should rest on a valid ground. Job-security rules can expose an employer to reinstatement claims where the dismissal is not properly documented.
Leave
Unused Annual Leave
Unused statutory annual leave is paid out with the final settlement. The balance is calculated from the employee’s accrued entitlement.
Offboarding
Documentation & Final Settlement
Gini prepares the termination documents, final payroll, SGK exit and the employee settlement so the employment closes in line with Turkish requirements.
Customer success
Success story: 15 senior engineers in 4 weeks
A leading French company employed 15 senior engineers in Turkey through Gini EOR. All candidates shortlisted in 8 days, 100% hire success, and 100% 6-month retention.
“Gini made it simple to hire and employ top talent in Türkiye.”
Tech CompanyHead of People
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Hiring in Türkiye
A practical guide to Turkish employment, payroll, tax, SGK and EOR compliance.
