TURKEY PEO & EOR
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As a Global PEO & EOR service provider, we pride ourselves on our global reach, in-country knowledge, and ability to swiftly and efficiently mobilize workers around the world. Our robust PEO/EOR covers everything from global HR, payroll, compliance, in-country support, immigration, visas, and more.
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DID YOU KNOW
- Bridge Between Continents – Turkey is uniquely positioned across Europe and Asia, offering companies strategic access to both markets and diverse talent.
- Fast-Growing Economy – With thriving industries in technology, manufacturing, and logistics, Turkey is one of the fastest-growing economies in its region.
- Young and Skilled Workforce – Over half of Turkey’s population is under 35, creating a dynamic, tech-savvy, and adaptable labour force for global businesses.
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Turkey EOR Services
A bridge into the crossroads of Europe and Asia
Turkey offers access to a large, young labour force, strategic geographic positioning between Europe, the Middle East and Asia, and a dynamic economy with strengths in manufacturing, technology, tourism and exports. However, managing employment in Turkey entails navigating complex labour law (Law No. 4857), social security obligations, severance rules, minimum wages, and frequent regulatory updates.
By partnering with Gibson Watts Global as your Employer of Record in Turkey, you can offload administrative burdens – from payroll, tax withholding, social security contributions, severance calculations, to ensuring compliance with labour law. We can handle local contract requirements, audits, and changing regulations so you can scale operations securely and focus on core business.
Working in Turkey
Financial Year Dates
Turkey’s fiscal / tax year runs from 1 January to 31 December.
Minimum Wage
As of 1 January 2025, the gross monthly minimum wage is TRY 26,005.50.
The net minimum wage, after employee social security deductions (SSI), unemployment insurance, etc., is TRY 22,104.67.
Standard working hours
The labour code sets a standard workweek, commonly 45 hours per week. (5 or 6 working days depending on employer / sector).
Overtime
Overtime is permitted but must be paid at higher rates under Law 4857. Premiums apply for extra hours, weekends, and holidays.
Holiday Allowance
Employees are entitled to paid annual leave after one year of employment.
Number of leave days increases with length of service; specific minimum entitlement is defined in the law.
Sick Leave
Employees who are insured under the Social Security Institution (SGK) are entitled to sick leave benefits.
Medical documentation is required to claim benefits.
Maternity & Paternity Leave
Law provides for maternity leave around childbirth; length and pay conditions determined by SGK and labour law.
Paternity leave is more limited under Turkish law; many employers may supplement depending on sector or contract.
Public Holidays
Turkey observes national public holidays such as New Year’s Day, National Sovereignty and Children’s Day, Labour Day, Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day, Victory Day, Republic Day, etc. Contractual or collective agreements may affect payment terms for work on those days.
Social Contributions
Employee Contributions: include social security (old age, disability, death insurance), health, unemployment, etc. The employee share deducted from gross wage.
Employer Contributions: larger share; includes social security contributions, pay for unemployment insurance, risk and others.
Income Tax
Income tax is applied on progressive brackets for residents. Deductions and exemptions apply, including a regime where portion of income up to minimum wage is exempt from income tax and some levies.
Health Care
Public healthcare is administered via the Social Security Institution (SGK). Registered employees are entitled to medical treatment, maternity care, preventive services, etc.
Visas
Foreign nationals to work in Turkey must obtain appropriate work permit and residence visa.
13th salary?
Turkey has no statutory 13th-month salary requirement.
Cultural Information
Art and architecture are richly varied: historic mosques, Ottoman palaces, and newer contemporary art scenes in Istanbul and other cities. Music spans from classical Turkish art music to folk traditions like turku, to modern pop and rock.
Food culture is central: meals are celebrated; dishes like kebab, lahmacun, meze, baklava, menemen are part of daily life. Tea (çay) is a ubiquitous social ritual.