Speed to first hire
EOR employment is measured in days to weeks once documents are ready; entity setup often takes months.
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EOR vs company setup in Turkey
Compare Employer of Record with opening a branch (şube) or limited company (Ltd. Şti.) — setup time, capital, overhead and flexibility.
At a glance
How to choose
Compare speed, control and cost before you open a Turkish entity — or stay on EOR.
Local entity burden
A Ltd. or branch means share capital, banking and your own employer registrations in Turkey.
Switch later
Many teams start on EOR and revisit incorporation when the Turkey operation is proven.
- Labor Law No. 4857 Local employment contracts framed under Turkish labor rules
- SGK payroll path Registration, contributions and monthly employer filings
- GDPR-aware handling Employment data handled under Gini Talent privacy practices
Which path fits the first hires
EOR employs people in Turkey when you do not have a local company. Opening a şube or Ltd. Şti. is a longer commitment: capital, registrations, accounting and ongoing corporate compliance. Headcount alone does not decide the switch — activity, contracts and how you want to operate matter.
Comparison
| Parameter | EOR | Branch (Şube) | Limited company (Ltd. Şti.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup time | Days to a few weeks for standard employment once documents are ready | Often months (registrations and banking) | Often 3–6 months end-to-end |
| Minimum capital | None for your entity (no local company) | Parent-company framework; local setup costs still apply | Statutory minimum capital applies (commonly cited from 50,000 TL for Ltd. Şti. — confirm current law) |
| Accounting overhead | Employment/payroll via EOR; no full local corporate books for a Turkish employer entity you do not have | Local accounting and filings for the branch | Full local accounting, tax and corporate compliance |
| Corporate tax liability | You are not running a Turkish employer company; employment taxes/SGK sit in the EOR employment | Branch tax and reporting per Turkish rules | Corporate tax on the Turkish company (rates subject to current law) |
| Flexibility | Hire/adjust headcount without incorporating first | Tied to branch infrastructure | Best when the Turkey operation is long-term and larger |
| Termination / employment liability | Employment liability sits with the EOR as legal employer; your commercial duties are in the client agreement | Your local presence carries employer obligations | Your company is the employer |
Figures and timelines are planning guides aligned with publicly described Turkey EOR practice. Your proposal confirms the path for your case.
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Turkey EOR
Employ people without a local company. This is the main service.
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Payroll
SGK, tax withholding and monthly filings inside EOR — or for your own Turkish company.
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Employment Cost
See how gross, employer charges and the EOR fee stack before you request a proposal.
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Questions companies ask
When is EOR better than opening a Turkish company?
EOR usually fits first hires when you do not yet need a local entity: faster employment setup, no local share capital for your own company, and employment compliance handled by the EOR. A Ltd. Şti. or branch fits longer-term, larger operations where you want your own Turkish employer entity.
How long does entity setup take compared with EOR?
Entity formation is often described in months (commonly 3–6 months end-to-end including banking and registrations). Standard EOR employment, once documents are ready, is typically measured in days to a few weeks — longer when work permits apply.
Does using EOR block me from incorporating later?
No. Many companies start on EOR and revisit incorporation when the Turkey operation is proven. A later move is planned case by case; this site does not promise a fixed month for switching.
Request an EOR proposal for your team in Turkey
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