Employer of Record (EOR) Services in Turkey: a seeding strategy

Turkey has a dynamic and rapidly growing economy. With a population of over 85 million, it represents a strategic market for companies looking to expand their activities. The country benefits from an advantageous geographical position at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, a young and qualified workforce, as well as a rapidly evolving business environment. Despite the economic challenges and a complex political context, Turkey continues to attract foreign investment thanks to various sectors such as industry, services and technology.

What is Employer Of Record services ?

Employer of Record (EOR) services allows you to start developing in a new market without creating a structure. This model allows a company to hire a local employee who will be dedicated to its activity via the services of a third-party structure established on site. This strategy is particularly suitable for getting started in Turkey because it allows you to develop your activity, test the market, adjust your positioning or build customer/distributor loyalty, etc. By relying on a specialised local structure such as Advantis, which offers not only the wage portage service via its EoR (Employer of Record) services but also support at every stage of your development, you maximise your chances of success in Turkey. Here are the main advantages of EoR:

1. Presence on the market without structural investment: EoR allows you to operate without creating a local entity, thus avoiding legal, administrative and fiscal constraints.
2. Controlled costs: the company only pays the salary costs and operational expenses related to the employee’s activity, which allows for total budget control.
3. Flexibility and speed: EoR services allows you to test the market. Advantis recommends leaving a period of at least one year before deciding to create a permanent structure in order to have a better understanding of the opportunities offered by the Turkish market.
4. Delegated administrative management: Advantis manages all the legal and administrative obligations related to hiring, including tax returns and social security.
5. Access to local talent: EoR services makes it possible to recruit experts, whether Turkish or foreign, who can start work immediately.

How does Advantis support you from recruitment to the implementation of the employee?

Advantis relieves you of the responsibilities associated with human resources by taking on the role of legal intermediary between the company and the employee, allowing you to focus fully on operational matters.

1. Hiring and managing employees in Turkey: Advantis enables companies to hire employees who will work exclusively for them, while managing the administrative, legal and tax aspects related to this hiring. This includes drafting Turkish employment contracts, managing payslips, and social protection.
2. Recruitment: if a company has not yet identified a candidate, Advantis offers recruitment services to find the right employee. This includes preparing and publishing job offers, following up on applications and conducting initial interviews.
3. Management of trips to Turkey: Advantis offers turnkey back-office support; the sponsored employee is assisted by Advantis in the organisation of all his trips and the related logistics (booking flights, hotels, vehicles, etc.), allowing companies to focus on their core business.
4. Financing of operating costs: Advantis can advance the employee’s monthly operating costs, which helps companies manage their cash flow more efficiently.
5. Assistance with Turkish visas: for foreign employees, Advantis takes charge of the process of obtaining visas and work permits, thus facilitating the integration of international talent in Turkey.

The EoR services to rapidly develop business on the Turkish market

EoR services is a strategic solution for companies wishing to expand into Turkey. By offering rapid market entry, reduced financial risk and simplified administrative management, this model allows companies to focus on growth. With Advantis‘ support, companies can expand their activities in the Turkish market and take advantage of the opportunities it offers.