With the amendments published in the Official Gazette on October 15, numbered 32693, significant changes have been introduced to the Regulation on the Implementation of the International Labor Force Law concerning work permit exemptions in Türkiye. Under Article 48 of the regulation, the work permit exemption previously granted to foreign nationals contributing to economic, socio-cultural, [...]
The work permit evaluation criteria, applied under the Additional Article of the Regulation on the Implementation of the International Workforce Law, have been updated in accordance with Article 22 of the same regulation. These new evaluation criteria took effect on October 1, 2024, [1]and include several significant changes to the employment, financial competence, and salary [...]
The social security system in Türkiye underwent a significant transformation process in 2007. As a result of this process, different social security funds were consolidated under a single institution, the Social Security Institution (SGK), to be centrally supervised and operated for enhanced efficiency and speed. Three separate social security institutions, namely SSK (Social Insurance Institution), [...]
On April 21, 2022, a press briefing on the Communiqué No. 2022-32/66 has been released on the web page of Ministry of Treasury and Finance to provide further details on the implementation of Communiqué No. 2022-32/66.
In Turkey, the companies can be incorporated in accordance with various laws. The companies incorporated according to the Turkish Commercial Code are classified as sole proprietorships and equity companies. On the other hand, the cooperative companies can be specified according to the Cooperatives Law and the ordinary partnerships can be specified according to the Code of Obligations.
Regulation on implementation of the International Labor Force Law No. 6735 entered into force upon being published in the Official Gazette dated February 02, 2022 and numbered 31738. The Regulation for Implementation of the Law on the Work Permit for Foreigners published in the Official Gazette dated August 29, 2003 and numbered 25214 has been annulled.
On Jan 6, 2022, through presidential decree no. 5072, “Regulation on Amendments to the Regulation on Implementation of the Law on Turkish Citizenship” put into effect as per article 46 of Turkish Citizenship Law no 5901.
Foreign CSOs are subject to legislation applicable to local CSOs. A Foreign Civil Society Organizations as per Turkish law defined as associations with their headquarters abroad and non-profit organizations other than associations and foundations.
On 21 October 2021, Regulation for the amendment of the Regulation on Associations published in the Official Gazette numbered 31635. Important amendments, especially within the framework of Foreign Aid and Auditing of Associations have been introduced to the Regulation on Associations.
Law no. 5901 on Turkish Citizenship, in effect since June 12, 2009, is the main legislation regulates principles and procedures regarding acquisition and loss of Turkish citizenship. Subsequently, on April 6, 2010 Regulation on Implementation of the Turkish Citizenship Law published.
