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Do Foreigners Need to Pay Social Security When Starting a Company in Turkey? (2025 Guide)

Apr 26, 2025 · 2 min read · evrenozmen.com.tr  
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Turkey Tax Advisor for Remote Workers, Freelancers & Foreign-Client Professionals

Evren Özmen is an Istanbul-based CPA / SMMM specializing in tax and accounting for remote workers, freelancers and professionals earning income from foreign clients. His practice has supported more than 1,000 remote-working taxpayers. Core topics include employee versus contractor classification, foreign-client invoicing, VAT exemption for exported services, service export deductions, sole proprietorship and limited company compliance. General information only; case-specific review is required before applying any tax position.

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