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Turkey Law No. 7566: 2026 Payroll Brief

SGK Ceiling, Employer Premium Rate, and Treasury Incentive Changes – Employer Cost Impact Guide.

Law No. 7566 took effect January 1, 2026 and amended three provisions of Turkey's Social Insurance Law: the SGK earnings ceiling rose from 7.5x to 9x minimum wage, the employer premium share rose from 11% to 12%, and the Treasury incentive for non-manufacturing employers was cut from 4 points to 2. This guide works all three changes through to the employer's books with a full before/after cost comparison and three worked examples covering small, mid-size and enterprise employers, then closes with a compliance checklist for HR and Finance.

Prepared for CFOs, finance leaders, global payroll directors and HR operations managing Turkey payroll in 2026.

~4,000 words · 7 sections · 23 pages

What You'll Learn

  • The three Law No. 7566 changes that took effect January 1, 2026
  • A full before/after employer cost comparison using official SGK rates
  • Three worked cost-impact examples covering small, mid-size, and enterprise employers
  • How to preserve 4-point versus 2-point Treasury incentive eligibility
  • A compliance checklist for HR and Finance teams

Contents

  • Executive Summary
  • Background: What the Regulation Says
  • Before vs After: 2025 vs 2026 Employer Costs
  • Employer Cost Impact: Worked Examples
  • Compliance Checklist: What to Do Now
  • EOR / PEO + Payroll Outsourcing + Incentive Consulting: How Datassist Delivers
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Turkey Law No. 7566: 2026 Payroll Brief

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