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Procedures for Establishing a Company in Turkey (Joint Stock – Limited)
Capital companies are the most common form of business entities in Turkey utilized by both local and foreign investors. It is the company established with participation of 1 and maximum 50 real person or legal entities. Minimum capital of 5.000 TL is mandatory. Unlike joint stock companies no stock certificate is issued. The main difference between the two company types lies in liability perspective. Although, they a ...
Employment Contracts in Turkey
1. Types of Employment Contracts There are various types of employment contracts: Employment contracts for “temporary” and “permanent” work.Employment contracts for a “definite period” or an “indefinite period”.Employment contracts for “part-time” and “full-time” work.Employment contracts for “work-upon-call”.Employment contracts with a trial period 1.1 Temporary Employment Contracts A temporary contract is for work ...
Working Hours and Permits in Turkey
Under the Labor Law, the maximum regular working hours are 45 hours per week. In principle, 45 hours should be split equally among the working days. In the case that parties of employment contract agreed to disarrange the weekly working hours, daily limit of working hours cannot exceed 11 hours. However, in accordance with the Labor Law, working hours may be arranged by the employer within the legal limits. ...
Termination of Employment Contract in Turkey
The Labour Code numbered 4857 (“Labour Code”) regulates the working conditions and also rights and obligations of the employees and employers. The employment contract is a contract that one party (the employee) undertakes to perform a work and the other party (the employer) undertakes to pay salary for such services. Termination of employment contract, either by employee or by employer is subject to strict rules arra ...
Payroll Calculation in Turkey
In Turkey, there are minimum wage based amount determined by the government and revalued according to inflation. In 2018, gross minimum gross salary is 2.029,00 TRY. Calculation of Minimum Salary/Gross To NetTRYGross Salary    3.577,50Social Security Premiums – Employee’s Share (%14)      500,85Unemployment Premıum – Employee’s Share ( % 1)       35,78Income Tax Base    3.040,87Income Tax (15 %)     187,82S ...
Taxation System in Turkey
A) Taxes On Profit And Income Turkish direct taxation system consists of two main taxes; individual income tax and corporate income tax. An individual is subject to the personal income tax on its income and earnings, in contrast to a company which is subject to corporate income tax on its income and earnings. 1. Personal Income Tax  Real persons’ income is subject to individual income tax. Income is de ...
Payroll System in Turkey
There are specific rules for payroll and taxation in the Turkey. The primary responsibilities for a foreign company that needs to comply with tax laws in Turkey are: individual income tax for employees, Social Security costs, payroll tax. There is also unemployment insurance that is paid by the employer, as well as workers’ compensation funds. 1)Gross Salary Gross Salary refers to the amount of salary which is earned ...
Tax Consultancy Service
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TAXATION SYSTEM IN TURKEY
A) Taxes On Profit And Income Turkish direct taxation system consists of two main taxes; individual income tax and corporate income tax. An individual is subject to the personal income tax on its income and earnings, in contrast to a company which is subject to corporate income tax on its income and earnings. 1. Personal Income Tax  Real persons’ income is subject to individual income tax. Income is de ...
ECONOMIC OVERVIEW
Turkey’s economy has performed remarkably well with its steady growth over the past 16 years. A sound macroeconomic strategy, prudent fiscal policies, and major structural reforms have all contributed to the integration of Turkey’s economy into the globalized world while also transforming the country into one of the major recipients of FDI in its region. These reforms have increased the role of the private sector in ...