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Why global companies hire in Turkey?
Every year, over 60,000 engineers graduate in Turkey. Most of them are fluent in English, and many are already building for EU and U.S. companies.
The question isn’t why hire here, it’s why you haven’t yet.
Here’s why employers are starting to move in:
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Depth of talent
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Cost efficiency
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Timezone overlap
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Work-ready culture
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Retention advantage
“Merhaba”
Capital
Currency
Language
Population
Ankara (Istanbul is the business hub)
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 |
Tailored solutions for growing teams
Recruitment
1 month salary
Talent Search
Fast onboarding & offboarding
Free replacement (3 months)
EOR
from €199/m
Local employment contract
Monthly payroll
Tax and pension reporting
Contractors
from €8/h
10-40 hour workweek per talent
Legally compliant contracts
Fast onboarding and offboarding
Workspace
from €150/m
Flexible or dedicated desk
24/7 access
High speed internet
Equipment
from €69/m
Flexible leasing or buying
Latest tech inventory
Maintenance included
Benefits
from €49/m
Gym membership
Health insurance
Trainings and certifications
Time zone compatibility in Turkey
Turkey
GMT+3
(No Daylight Saving)
Germany
(GMT+1, GMT+2 in
Daylight Saving)
1-2 hours behind Turkey
UK
(GMT, GMT+1 in
Daylight Saving)
2-3 hours behind Turkey
USA (New York)
(New York, GMT-5, GMT-4 in Daylight Saving)
7-8 hours behind Turkey
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
Competitive add-ons we can manage for you:
Everything you need to level up professionally and feel respected, cared for and valued
Health insurance
Comprehensive premium
insurance package
Remote work
Fully remote work with 24/7 access to an office
Equipment
Perfect hardware for tasks of
any complexity
Gym membership
Access to over 300 sports and wellness facilities
Self-development
Professional training and
language courses
Community
Online and offline meetups all
year long
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
Hire in 3 easy steps
Book a meeting
Tell us where you want to hire and who you’re bringing onto your team.
We handle contracts, payroll, and compliance
Your employee is onboarded locally with fully compliant employment documents.
Your team starts working. We manage the admin
You manage the work. We manage the legal side. One monthly invoice, no surprises.
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FAQ
What is an Employer of Record (EOR) and how does it work in Turkey?
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How can companies hire employees in Turkey without setting up a local entity using an EOR service?
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How does EOR work in Turkey?
If you're planning to expand internationally, understanding the role of an Employer of Record in Turkey is critical to growing your team without the burden of entity setup. In 2025, the employer of record in Turkey model allows businesses to hire full-time employees rapidly while staying compliant with local labor laws, tax codes, and HR regulations.