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Labor Laws in Turkey

  • Annual Leave: 14 - 26 days
  • Public Holidays:13
  • Maternity Leave: 16 weeks.
  • Workweek: 45 hours per week.

Income Tax in Turkey

Turkey has progressive income tax rates from 15% to 40%.

Value Added Tax (VAT) in Turkey

The standard VAT rate is 20%.

Social Security in Turkey

In Turkey, social security contributions are mandatory for employers and employees, covering various insurance schemes such as health, pension, and unemployment insurance.

Pension Contributions:

  • Employer Contribution: 11% of the employee's gross salary.
  • Employee Contribution: 9% of the gross salary.

Health Insurance:

  • Employer Contribution: 7.5% of the employee's gross salary.
  • Employee Contribution: 5% of the gross salary.

Unemployment Insurance:

  • Employer Contribution: 2% of the gross salary.
  • Employee Contribution: 1% of the gross salary..

Short-Term Insurance (General Health Insurance):

  • Employer Contribution: Increased to 2.25% (up from 2%) of the employee's earnings subject to social security premiums.

Work Visas in Turkey

Definite Period Work Permit:

  • Initially valid for one year and linked to a specific employer.
  • The first renewal allows a two-year extension, and subsequent renewals can extend the permit for up to three years.

Indefinite Period Work Permit:

  • Available to foreign nationals who have lived in Turkey with a valid work permit for at least eight years.
  • This permit allows for continued residence and employment in Turkey, similar to rights granted to citizens, except in specific sectors like military or public service.

Independent Work Permit:

  • Designed for individuals wishing to work as freelancers or self-employed professionals.
  • Applicants must demonstrate their contributions to Turkey's economy, science, or technology sectors.

Turquoise Card:

  • This card offers a permanent work permit for highly skilled individuals, such as scientists, investors, or professionals with significant achievements.
  • It also grants residency rights to the cardholder's family members.

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