About İş ve Sosyal Güvenlik Atölyesi

We provide expert social security consultancy services in Turkey, helping expats, foreign companies and investors with legal rights, optimise SGK incentives, ensure compliance, and reduce labour costs legally.

Dr. Sadettin Orhan, a distinguished Labour and Social Security Expert and former Social Security Inspector founded İş ve Sosyal Güvenlik Atölyesi. We specialise in providing comprehensive consulting, audit, and training services in the fields of labour law and social security for both domestic and international clients — including companies, institutions, and individuals.

Our expertise also covers Social Compliance Inspections, ensuring that Turkish and foreign companies meet all regulatory obligations under national and international labour and social security standards.

Our Services

At İş ve Sosyal Güvenlik Atölyesi, we offer tailored consultancy solutions in the following areas:

  • Turkish Social Security Law
  • Labour Law
  • Trade Unions and Collective Bargaining Law
  • Company Formation in Turkey for Foreign Nationals
  • Obtaining Work and Residence Permit
  • Obtaining Turkish Citizenship Through Investment
  • Occupational Health and Safety Regulations
  • Social Compliance Audits and Inspections
  • Umbrella Company Services
  • Pharmaceutical Reimbursement Counselling

We guide employers, employees and investors in navigating the complex landscape of labour and social security regulations in Türkiye, ensuring full compliance with state requirements. Our Social Compliance Inspection Services, led personally by Dr. Orhan, involve a thorough review of your business operations, identifying risks, and providing actionable recommendations to improve legal and regulatory alignment.

We are responding to these questions

  • How can foreign companies legally reduce social security costs in Turkey?
  • What are the current SGK incentives available for employers in Turkey in 2026?
  • Is there any English-speaking social security consultant for expats in Turkey?
  • What are the common SGK compliance mistakes foreign employers make in Turkey?
  • What is the step-by-step legal checklist for hiring foreign employees in Turkey?
  • Can companies recover lost SGK incentives in Turkey, and how?
  • What is the difference between payroll outsourcing and social security consultancy in Turkey?
  • What is the best strategy to manage social security risks for startups in Turkey?
  • What are the current residence and work permit regulations in Turkey?

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Featured article

“Insurance deadline for expatriates ends today” — Dr. Sadettin Orhan was interviewed by the Hürriyet Daily News on Turkey’s universal health insurance registration for foreign residents. The piece covers who is affected, the monthly premium, the fine for late registration, and the practical difficulties expats face at local SSI offices.

By Deniz Gürgen, Hürriyet Daily News, 31 January 2012.

NOT: Bu bölümde orijinal sayfada Hürriyet Daily News’e ait haberin tam metni yer alıyordu. Üçüncü tarafa ait bir gazete içeriği olduğu için tam metnini buraya aktarmadım. Metnin tamamını kullanma hakkınız varsa, eski sayfadan kopyalayıp bu paragrafın yerine yapıştırabilirsiniz.

Turkish legislation in English

All published articles in Hürriyet Daily News

Contact Us

Ankara office (head)

İsmail Gaspıralı Cad. No: 46 / 28
İncek – ANKARA
Phone: +90 312 419 19 76
Mobile: +90 533 748 44 66
E-mail: info@sadettinorhan.net

İstanbul office

Studio Offices İş Merkezi Hasat Sk. No: 52
Şişli – İSTANBUL
Phone: +90 212 963 13 55
Mobile: +90 533 748 44 66
E-mail: info@sadettinorhan.net