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Why use an employer of record services in Turkey?
Turkey bridges Europe and Asia, offering a thriving economy, skilled professionals, and cost-effective labor. Its growing tech, finance, and service sectors make it an ideal choice for global businesses
Partner with Team Up to hire top talent without setting up a local entity while staying fully compliant with Turkeys’s laws.
“Merhaba”
Capital
Currency
Language
Population
Ankara
Turkish Lira (TRY)
Turkish
85 M
Payroll & taxes in Turkey
Employer | Employee | Other |
|---|---|---|
20.5% Social Security Premium | 15 - 40% Income tax (progressive) | 18% VAT |
2% Unemployment insurance fund | 14% Social security premium | 20% Corporate income tax |
2.5% Stamp tax on payroll | 1% Unemployment insurance | 15% Dividend tax |
Paid leaves
Paid time off
Employees are entitled to:
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14 days annual leave after 1-5 years of service
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20 days after 5-15 years
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26 days after 15+ years
Sick leave
Turkey recognizes 14 public holidays listed bellow, with additional religious holidays following the Islamic calendar
Public holidays
Employees are entitled to sick leave with proper medical documentation. The Social Security Institution covers payments after the third day of illness
Paternity leave
Fathers are entitled to 5 days of paid paternity leave, which must be taken within 30 days of the birth
Maternity leave
Female employees receive:
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16 weeks of paid maternity leave
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Up to 6 months of unpaid leave
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Part-time work options until child starts primary school
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Daily breastfeeding breaks (1.5 hours) for the first year
Public Holidays in Turkey
January | April | May | July | August | October |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 New Year's Day | 23 National sovereignty and children's day | 1 Labor and solidarity day | 15 Democracy and national unity day | 30 Victory day | 29 Republic day |
19 Commemoration of Atatürk, youth and sports day |
Ramadan Feast
3 Days
Sacrifice Feast
4 Days
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FAQ
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