Social Security Registration in Turkey

To register a business with the Social Security Institution (SGK), the following steps should be followed:

Step 1: Establish the Business

Before registering for social security, the business must be officially established. This involves registering the company with the Trade Registry and obtaining a tax number from the Turkish Revenue Administration.

Step 2: Obtain an Employer Registration Number

Once the business is established, the employer must apply to the SGK to obtain an employer registration number. This number is unique to each employer and is used to track social security contributions.

• The application can be submitted online through the e-SGK portal or in person at an SGK office.
• The employer needs to provide documents such as the company’s registration certificate, tax number, and employment contracts.

Step 3: Register Employees

After receiving the employer registration number, each employee must be registered with the SGK. The employer is responsible for completing this process. The registration must be completed before the employee starts working, and the following documents are typically required:

• Employee’s ID card or passport (for foreign employees)
• Residence permit (for foreign employees)
• Employment contract

Step 4: Submit Monthly Premium Declarations

Employers are required to submit monthly social security premium declarations to the SGK. These declarations detail the wages paid to employees and the social security contributions for each worker.

• The declarations must be submitted by the 23rd of each month, and payments are due by the end of the month.