Backdated Bağ-Kur premium payments can be paid in installments, and debt restructuring has sometimes been offered when Social Security Institution (SGK) amnesty programs were enacted. As premiums have risen, many people struggle to meet payments and therefore seek relief through SGK restructuring. Individuals who were not registered with Bağ-Kur before 01.10.2008 cannot make backdated Bağ-Kur … Read more

Newly appointed civil servants undergo a period of candidacy during which they receive various trainings. Those who pass these trainings transition to permanent civil servant status and begin to accumulate step increases. If a candidate civil servant performs military service during this period, their candidacy simply pauses and resumes from where it left off when … Read more

Since the election period, university students have been waiting for tax-free phones and internet access, and President Erdoğan has now provided a timeline. Speaking after the cabinet meeting, Erdoğan emphasized that promised measures will be implemented considering current economic conditions. He outlined plans for a tax-exempt device program and free internet for university students, including … Read more

When will the TOKİ Gaziantep housing draws take place? As part of the nationwide TOKİ 100,000 housing project planned across four provinces, the draw dates for Gaziantep have been announced. Each year TOKİ runs housing programs to enable low-income citizens to become homeowners; applicants for this project are now awaiting the draw dates with anticipation. … Read more

After discussion in the Turkish Grand National Assembly (TBMM) Plan and Budget Commission and subsequent approval, the EYT regulation has reached its final stage. The EYT law, referred to the TBMM General Assembly, is expected to be adopted and come into force within this month. TESK President Bendevi Palandöken made significant comments emphasizing the need … Read more

The coronavirus has also affected garlic prices. As experts recommend garlic to help strengthen the immune system amid the fight against COVID-19, demand has surged and garlic prices have risen by about 100%. Following increased consumer interest in garlic as a potential immune booster against the coronavirus, prices have soared. The famous Kastamonu Taşköprü garlic … Read more

What is the Complementary Pension System? Who Does It Cover? The Complementary Pension System, a matter of close interest to employees, was announced to be implemented in 2022 following the cabinet meeting chaired by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. According to the statement by President Erdoğan, the Complementary Pension System will come into force in 2022. … Read more

As of July 1, 2020, the monthly premium and service statement submitted to the Social Security Institution (SGK) and the withholding tax return filed with the tax office are combined into a single document called the “withholding and premium service declaration.” Although the single-declaration system has been in effect, many employers still have questions about … Read more

PTT international shipment tracking is done using the code sent to the sender via SMS and entered into the appropriate tracking channels. Besides the PTT website, you can also use e-Government and PTT Customer Services to check shipments. The sender code used for PTT international cargo tracking begins with KP and contains 13 characters. Using … Read more

Beware of Requests for Payment in Emergency Departments! Despite being prohibited, some hospitals still request additional fees in their emergency departments, even when patients are covered by social security. According to regulations, charging extra fees in emergency services—whether the patient is under social security or not—is strictly forbidden. There have also been complaints that many … Read more