Employer of Record (EOR) services in Turkey

An Employer of Record in Turkey is a third-party provider that becomes the legal employer for your workforce. The EOR manages contracts, payroll, taxes, and compliance with Turkish labor laws, while you oversee daily tasks and business operations. This makes it possible to hire staff in Turkey without establishing a local entity.

With an EOR, your company can legally employ workers in Turkey under the EOR’s local entity. The EOR signs employment contracts, registers employees, and handles payroll administration on your behalf. This allows you to expand into Turkey quickly without the costs and delays of creating a subsidiary.

The EOR ensures compliance by managing:
- Employment contract preparation in line with Turkish labor law
- Payroll processing and wage distribution in Turkish Lira
- Income tax withholding and reporting
- Employer and employee social security contributions
- Paid leave, probation, and termination procedures
- Updates to employment law and regulatory changes

Entity setup takes 3–6 months. With an EOR, employees can start in 2–3 weeks. The EOR already has the entity, registrations, and payroll systems in place.

Yes. That’s the main reason companies use EOR services. The EOR employs staff under its registered entity in India, so you don’t have to incorporate or manage local compliance yourself.

The EOR calculates payroll each month, withholds the correct income tax, and pays employer social security contributions (typically around 20.5% of gross salary). They also ensure employees receive statutory benefits such as health insurance, annual leave, and maternity leave. Additional perks like private insurance or allowances can be added if your company wishes to offer a competitive package.

EOR costs typically include the employee’s gross salary plus a service fee. Pricing models vary by provider, ranging from a flat monthly fee per employee to a percentage of payroll. Compared to establishing a local subsidiary, EOR services are far more cost-effective and predictable.

Most EOR providers can onboard employees in 1–3 weeks, depending on the role and documentation requirements. This includes contract drafting, payroll setup, and employee registration with the Turkish authorities.

Yes. An EOR can guide you through Turkey’s immigration processes, from work permits to residence visas. They ensure documentation is accurate, submitted on time, and fully compliant with local regulations, reducing the risk of delays or rejections.

EOR providers continuously monitor Turkish labor and tax regulations, making sure contracts, payroll, and benefits meet legal standards. By doing so, they protect your business from risks such as employee misclassification, non-compliance penalties, or wrongful termination claims.

An EOR employs staff under its own legal entity in Turkey, making it ideal for companies without a local presence. A PEO, however, requires you to have a registered Turkish entity and operates under a co-employment model. For most foreign companies, an EOR is the faster, simpler option.

Yes. If your company later sets up a subsidiary in Turkey, employees hired through an EOR can be transferred to your new entity. The EOR manages the transition process to ensure compliance and continuity for both the employer and employee.