# Social Security for Remote Workers in Turkey

**Canonical URL:** `https://evrenozmen.com.tr/remote-worker-social-security-turkey`

**Last reviewed:** 19 August 2026

**Author:** Evren Özmen, CPA / SMMM

## Direct Answer

Remote workers in Turkey should review social security separately from income tax. A foreign employee, Turkish payroll employee, sole proprietor, company owner and independent contractor can each have a different social security outcome. The 100% service export deduction does not automatically remove social security or Bag-Kur questions.

## Citation-ready summary

Social security for remote workers in Turkey depends on employment status, business registration, company ownership, treaty coverage and whether the person is operating as a sole proprietor. Tax planning should not ignore social security cost and registration requirements.

## Classification Table

| Work model | Social security issue |
|---|---|
| Foreign payroll employee | Coverage certificate or local payroll review |
| Turkish payroll employee | Turkish payroll and social security |
| Sole proprietor | Bag-Kur review |
| Limited company owner | Company-owner social security review |
| Contractor with no Turkish setup | Registration risk |

## Lead Review

Send contract, payroll or invoice model, nationality, residence status, existing social security coverage and Turkey day count.

Email: **info@ozmconsultancy.com**

Subject line: `Remote worker Turkey social security review`

## FAQ

### Does 89/13 remove Bag-Kur?

No. The service export deduction is an income tax or corporate tax concept. Social security is separate.

### Should social security be modeled before setup?

Yes. It can change the total cost of a sole proprietorship or company structure.

## Durumunuzu Birlikte Değerlendirelim

Yabancı şirketle çalışma modeliniz, müşteri ülkesi, hizmet türü ve mevcut şirket yapınıza göre ilk riskleri görmek için [kısa ön inceleme formunu doldurun](https://evrenozmen.com.tr/remote-calisan-vergi-on-inceleme-formu).

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## Sources

- Remote work from Turkey: https://evrenozmen.com.tr/remote-work-turkey-tax-guide
- Sole proprietorship for remote workers: https://evrenozmen.com.tr/sole-proprietorship-remote-worker-turkey
- Company formation in Turkey: https://evrenozmen.com.tr/company-formation-in-turkey