Meal Allowance Turkey: SGK Exemption and Tax Rules
Turkey's meal allowance framework sits across two separate regulatory tracks — social security and income tax — each with its own exemption thresholds and conditions. April 2026 raised the [...]
SGK Premium Rate Amendments: Incentive and Ceiling Changes Affecting Payroll (Law No. 7566)
Published in the Official Gazette (No. 33112, 19 December 2025), Law No. 7566 revises the SGK contribution rules under Law No. 5510 in three payroll-relevant areas: SGK premium rates, [...]
Taxation of Private Health Insurance in Turkey
In Turkey, private health insurance and supplementary health insurance are now a key part of employee experience and welfare, offering broader access to private healthcare while also creating [...]
Electronic Notifications for Employees in Türkiye’s Labour Law
Article 109 of Turkey’s Labour Law was amended in July 2025 to permit electronic notifications for employees, with written consent required and dismissals excluded.
Legal Consequences of Employing Foreign Nationals Without a Work Permit in Türkiye
Administrative penalties and employer liability for unauthorized work in Türkiye have been revised under 2025 labor law updates.
Mandatory Bank Payment of Wages for Employers with Three or More Employees
A new legislative amendment has been introduced to further strengthen the documentation and transparency of wage payments, protect employee rights, combat informal employment, and ensure that all entitlements are [...]
