Outsourced Business Management in Turkey with Azkan Group

Why Outsource Your Business Management in Turkey? Managing business operations in Turkey requires an in-depth understanding of the country’s specific administrative, tax, employment and regulatory environment. Outsourced business management involves entrusting support functions—including administration, compliance, human resources, accounting and commercial administration—to an experienced local partner. This approach enables international companies to develop their operations in…

How to Run a Turkish Subsidiary with a Team Based Abroad

Many international companies establish a subsidiary in Türkiye while keeping most of their leadership, finance, HR, and operational teams based overseas. Thanks to digital collaboration, cloud-based business systems, and experienced local service providers, it is entirely possible to manage a Turkish subsidiary successfully without maintaining a large local administrative team. However, remote management requires careful…

Common Accounting Errors Found During Due Diligence in Turkish Companies

Whether a company is preparing for an acquisition, attracting investors, restructuring its operations, or entering into a strategic partnership, financial due diligence plays a critical role in evaluating the health of the business. In Türkiye, due diligence extends far beyond reviewing financial statements. Buyers and investors carefully examine accounting records, tax compliance, payroll documentation, corporate…

When Should You Stop Using an Employer of Record and Open Your Own Turkish Entity?

Expanding into Türkiye often begins with speed and flexibility. For many international companies, using an Employer of Record (EOR) is the fastest way to hire employees without establishing a local legal entity. An EOR allows businesses to enter the Turkish market, employ talent legally, and remain compliant with local labour laws while avoiding the time…

Building an Internal Payroll Approval Workflow for Turkish Subsidiaries

An efficient payroll approval workflow is one of the most important internal controls for any company operating in Türkiye. While payroll calculations must comply with Turkish labour law, tax regulations, and social security requirements, they must also pass through a structured internal approval process before salaries are paid. For multinational companies managing Turkish subsidiaries, payroll…

How Foreign Directors Can Manage a Turkish Company Without Living in Türkiye

Many international investors assume they must relocate to Türkiye in order to manage a Turkish subsidiary effectively. In reality, modern corporate governance, digital communication tools, and professional local support allow foreign directors to oversee Turkish operations from almost anywhere in the world. While certain legal and administrative requirements must still be respected, day-to-day management, strategic…

How Exchange Rate Fluctuations Affect Payroll Budgets in Türkiye ?

For international companies employing staff in Türkiye, payroll budgeting involves more than simply calculating salaries. Since employees are generally paid in Turkish Lira (TRY) while many multinational companies budget in Euros (EUR), US Dollars (USD), or British Pounds (GBP), exchange rate fluctuations can significantly affect payroll costs from one month to the next. Although Turkish…

Exemption Visa with Azkan Group

For many years, companies wishing to send employees to Turkey for short-term technical assignments, installation projects, commissioning, maintenance or business meetings used what was commonly referred to as the Business Visa or Montage Visa. Today, the procedure has evolved. Applications are now processed through the Turkish Ministry of Labour’s e-Muafiyet (Exemption Visa) system. Although the name has changed, the objective…

Using an Employer of Record During Confidential Market Entry Projects in Türkiye

Expanding into a new market often requires months of preparation before a company is ready to make its plans public. Businesses may be conducting market research, negotiating commercial partnerships, assessing acquisition opportunities, or preparing a strategic product launch. During this confidential phase, companies frequently need to hire local professionals while keeping their long-term expansion plans…

7 Signs Your Company Has Outgrown an EOR in Türkiye

Using an Employer of Record (EOR) is one of the fastest and safest ways to hire employees in Türkiye without establishing a local legal entity. It enables international companies to enter the market quickly, remain compliant with Turkish employment regulations, and avoid the administrative complexity of setting up a subsidiary. However, an EOR is not…