Turkey Updates Minimum Labor Regulations Turkey has introduced important amendments to its social security regulations through the Regulation Amending the Social Insurance Transactions Regulation, published in the Official Gazette on May 16, 2026. The new rules significantly impact Turkey Minimum Labor investigations, construction projects, public tenders, and social security compliance procedures. These changes are particularly…
Turkey Extends Maternity Leave Rights for Employees Turkey has introduced important changes to its maternity leave framework through Law No. 7578, strengthening employee protections and expanding maternity-related benefits. Under the new legislation, certain employees whose maternity leave period had not yet been completed as of April 1, 2026, may benefit from up to 8 additional…
Turkey Updates Meal Allowance Exemption Rules The Turkish Social Security Institution (SSI) has published Circular No. 2026/12 introducing important changes regarding the Turkey Meal Allowance exemption. The new rules clarify how meal benefits provided by employers should be treated for social security premium calculations and provide greater certainty for payroll and HR professionals managing employees…
Turkey Clarifies GSS Premium Procedures for Part-Time Employees The Turkish Social Security Institution (SSI) has published Circular No. 2026/11, introducing important updates regarding Turkey GSS Premiums for part-time and on-call employees. The new guidance clarifies how Turkey GSS Premiums will be handled when employees complete missing contribution days through service borrowing procedures. This update is…
Turkey Strengthens Its Tax Attractiveness for Foreign Investors in 2026 Turkey continues to enhance its fiscal competitiveness through a series of reforms designed to attract foreign investment, international businesses, and global entrepreneurs. Published in the Official Gazette on April 30, 2026, Presidential Decree No. 11257 introduces significant amendments to several exemption and deduction provisions under…
Turkey Continues to Improve Its Attractiveness for International Investors and Expats with the tax Accommodation Turkey remains one of the most dynamic destinations for international investment, expatriation, tourism, and business expansion. In line with its broader economic strategy to attract foreign capital and stimulate economic activity, the Turkish government has introduced a significant temporary reduction…
Why Turkey Could Become One of the Most Attractive Destinations for expats and Investment Turkey continues to strengthen its position as a strategic hub connecting Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. In 2026, several government announcements attracted significant attention from international entrepreneurs, investors, and expatriates due to the potential tax advantages they may offer. As…
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Turkey is positioning itself as a major hub for international investment with a new set of tax incentives and exemptions announced under a broad economic reform program. These measures are designed to attract foreign capital, boost exports, and strengthen Turkey’s role as a global financial center—particularly through Istanbul. For foreign investors, entrepreneurs, and companies looking…
The Law No. 7578 in Turkey on Amendments to Certain Laws, published in the Official Gazette on May 1, 2026 (No. 33240), brings a series of significant legislative updates affecting multiple areas, particularly employment and social policy. Below is a structured overview of the main changes introduced by this reform. 1) Extension of Maternity Leave…
