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How We Help You with Payroll & Compliance in Ghana

Whether you're hiring your first employee or managing hundreds, our team helps you navigate local laws and execute flawless payroll.

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Payroll Outsourcing

Accurate, compliant payroll processing—including local tax filings, reporting, and payslip delivery.

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Hire employees without a legal entity. We act as legal employer and handle all compliance responsibilities.

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Payroll Software – Turkey

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Compliance Services

Tax and statutory support for onboarding, terminations, and filings in
Turkey
, standalone or bundled.
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Turkey at a Glance

Whether you're hiring your first employee or expanding an existing team, understanding the local employment landscape is essential. From visa requirements and statutory benefits to payroll taxes and regulatory oversight, this section provides a practical overview of what employers need to know to stay compliant and operate effectively in 

Turkey
Work Permits & Visas

Foreign nationals require both a work visa and work permit.

  • Apply for a work visa at a Turkish consulate with a job offer; employer applies for the work permit with the Ministry of Labour.
  • Work visas are valid for up to 90 days in a 180-day period; longer stays require a resident permit.
  • Initial work permits are valid for 1 year, extendable to 2, then 3 years; 8 years of continuous work allows for an indefinite permit.
Payroll
  • Income includes salaries, wages, allowances; deductions for charity, education, health, insurance (capped at annual gross minimum salary).
  • Employer contributions: Social security and unemployment insurance.
  • Payroll cycle: Monthly, paid last day of month.
  • Employer withholds income tax and stamp tax; must file social security and unemployment premiums monthly.

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Employment Contracts
  • Probation: Max 2 months.
  • Notice: 2 weeks (<6 months service), 4 weeks (6–18 months), 6 weeks (18–36 months), 8 weeks (>3 years).
  • Minimum Wage (2024): Net TRY 22,104.67; gross TRY 26,005.50.
  • Working Hours: Max 45/week.
  • Overtime: 150% rate, or time off in lieu (1.5 hrs per overtime hr); double pay for public holiday work; max 270 hrs/year.
  • Severance: 30 days’ gross pay/year (capped, revised semi-annually).‍
  • Non-compete: Only valid for certain confidential roles; must be reasonable in scope.
Employee Benefits
  • Social Security Contributions: Employee – 9% pension, 5% health, 1% unemployment; Employer – 11% pension, 7.5% health, 2% short-term insurance, 2% unemployment.
  • Annual Leave: 20 days after 1 year; +1 day every 4 years.
  • Sick Leave: First 3 days at 100% by employer, thereafter 70%.
  • Maternity Leave: 8 weeks before and after birth; lump-sum maternity benefits.
  • Paternity Leave: 5 days.
  • Other Leave: 10 days/year to care for disabled/ill child; 3 days bereavement
  • ‍Public Holidays: 14 days/year.
Tax Overview
  • Tax Year: Calendar year; paid in two instalments (Mar–May & Nov).
  • System: Progressive 15–40%.
  • Residents taxed on worldwide income; non-residents on Turkish income only.
  • Deductions and exemptions apply.‍
  • DTAs: In place with many countries.
Personal Income Tax
Turkey — Personal Income Tax Rates (2024)
Taxable Income (TRY) Rate / Tax Calculation
0 – 158,00015%
158,001 – 330,00023,700 + 20% over 158,000
330,001 – 1,200,00058,100 + 27% over 330,000
1,200,001 – 4,300,000293,000 + 35% over 1,200,000
Above 4,300,0001,378,000 + 40% over 4,300,000

Full Country Guide

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With over 30 years of experience managing payroll and compliance across continents, we’re a trusted partner to enterprises in

Turkey

and beyond.

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Support

Experts with deep local knowledge guide you through every step—onboarding, payroll, compliance—ensuring smooth operations in

Turkey
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Trust

Global enterprises and Fortune 500s rely on us for consistent, compliant payroll delivery across complex, multi-country environments

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Our solutions adapt as you grow, whether you're hiring your first local employee or scaling an international team

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Compliance

Stay ahead of legal changes. We ensure your payroll and employment practices remain fully compliant with

Turkey

's laws

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Turkey
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