February 2026

This guide explains how work permits typically work for oil & gas assignments in Turkey, what employers should prepare, and which sector-specific points energy companies should keep on their radar in 2026. Turkey remains an active hub for upstream and midstream energy projects—especially in exploration, drilling services, offshore operations, pipeline works, EPC contracting, and refinery/terminal […]

As Turkey enters the 2026 fiscal year, several key payroll and taxation parameters have been officially revised. These changes directly affect salary calculations, employee benefits, tax exemptions, and net pay, making them highly relevant for employers, HR professionals, payroll specialists, and foreign companies operating in Turkey. The updates for the 2026 calendar year were introduced

The severance pay ceiling is one of the most critical elements of employment cost planning in Turkey, particularly for employers managing long-term staff, senior executives, or workforce restructuring. For the first half of 2026, the severance framework has been updated following an official circular issued by the Ministry of Treasury and Finance, introducing revised coefficients

As part of ongoing fiscal and social policy adjustments, the authorities in Turkey have officially announced the income tax exemption amounts applicable to child allowance and family allowance benefits for the first half of 2026, covering the period from January to June 2026. These exemptions play a crucial role in payroll calculations, HR compliance, and