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Turkey

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Services available in this country:
Employer of Record
Contractor Management
Payroll

Capital City

Ankara

Currency

Turkish lira
(₺, TRY)

Languages

Turkish

Population size

83,614,362

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Working Conditions
Social Security
Taxes
Employment Termination
Working Hours and Flexibility
The standard working hours in Turkey are 40 hours per week. Flexible and remote working options are becoming increasingly common.

Employee Rights and Benefits
In Turkey, employee rights such as severance pay, annual leave, health insurance, and maternity leave are protected by law.
Popular Industries and Professions
Popular industries in Turkey include tourism, construction, software, textiles, and technology. Software development, engineering, and healthcare professions stand out.
Work-Life Balance Insights
Work-life balance in Turkey varies by industry and employer policies. Flexible working and leave options play a key role in maintaining balance.

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Health Insurance and Services
In Turkey, health insurance provides comprehensive healthcare support with both public and private sector services. Local and foreign citizens can easily access healthcare services.
Family Support Programs
Family support programs in Turkey aim to improve the quality of life for families through financial assistance, educational opportunities, and healthcare services.
Pension and Unemployment Insurance
In Turkey, pension and unemployment insurance provide security throughout individuals' working lives. Both the public and private sectors offer these services.
Disability and Maternity Benefits
Disability and maternity benefits ensure social security for workers and improve their living standards. Rights are protected through support provided by the government.
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Employer
Employers must make income tax deductions ranging from 15% to 40% from employees' salaries and pay a 14% social security contribution along with 1-2% unemployment insurance.

Social Security Institution Payments
In Turkey, the social security premium rate is 14% for employees and 20.5% for employers. These payments provide benefits such as healthcare and retirement services.
Employee
In Turkey, income tax rates for employees range from 15% to 40%. Deductions from salaries include income tax, social security premiums, and other taxes. An annual tax declaration may be required.
Tax Reporting and Filing
In Turkey, income tax returns must be filed annually in March. Tax filing is a legal obligation for both employees and employers.

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Termination Process
Employee contracts may be terminated for valid reasons such as dishonesty, negligence, fraud, or breach of duties. Advance notice is required if both parties agree.
Severance Pay
Severance pay is given to employees who are terminated or voluntarily leave, based on specific conditions, at a rate of 30 days' wages per year of service.
Notice Period
The notice period varies based on the employee's length of service: 2 weeks for less than 6 months, 4 weeks for 6 months to 3 years, and 6 weeks for more than 3 years.
Probation Periods
Probation periods, up to two months (extendable to four), must be in the contract. Both parties can terminate without notice, but the employee is entitled to salary for days worked.
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FAQ

Gini Talent simplifies employment in Türkiye by managing payroll, benefits, taxes, and compliance in one platform. With services like EOR, contractor management, and payroll, Gini enables global and local companies to hire in Türkiye seamlessly. Türkiye has a population of ~83.6 million, uses the Turkish Lira, and operates standard 40-hour work weeks. Key employer obligations include social security contributions, income tax, severance pay, and flexible termination rules under contract law.

We offer Employer of Record (EOR), contractor management, and full payroll and compliance handling for employers deploying staff in Türkiye.

The capital is Ankara, and the currency is the Turkish Lira (TRY, ₺).

Approximately 83,614,362 people.

The standard is 40 hours per week, and flexible/remote arrangements are increasingly common.

 Employers pay ~20.5% social security on top of salary plus ~1-2% unemployment insurance. Employees’ payroll deductions include social security and income tax in the 15%–40% range.

 Contracts may be terminated for justified reasons; severance pay is based on 30 days' wages per year of service (under certain conditions). Notice periods scale with length of service; probation periods (up to 2–4 months) allow contract termination without notice.

Employee protections in Türkiye include annual leave, maternity leave, health coverage, disability benefits, and mandatory social insurance programs.

 Popular sectors include tourism, construction, software development, textiles, engineering, and healthcare.

 Income tax returns are filed annually (usually in March). Employers and employees must comply with statutory deductions, with the employer ensuring correct withholding and reporting.

 You can initiate contact via the “Get in Touch” section; provide role profiles and locations, and Gini will handle compliance, payroll, and onboarding in Turkey.

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