a. Minimum Wage

The notification regarding the Minimum Wage Determination Commission's decision, published in the Official Gazette dated December 27, 2024, established the minimum wage and minimum wage support amounts applicable for 2025.

This informative note about Circular No. 2024/14 issued by the Social Security Institution (SSI) outlines key procedures and principles for employers regarding the late submission of monthly premium and service declarations (APHB) and consolidated withholding and premium service declarations (MUHSGK).

Key highlights of the circular include:

The provisions of the "Mutual Agreement Procedure" in Double Taxation Agreements allow taxpayers to appeal to competent authorities if they believe they have been taxed contrary to the terms of the existing agreement or if there are strong indications that they will be taxed in such a manner.

In this context, the "Mutual Agreement Procedure for the Elimination of Double Taxation Agreements" has been updated and is now available in English.

With the General Communiqué numbered 575 published in the Official Gazette dated November 30, 2024, the amount limit determined within the scope of the obligation to certify collections and payments with documents issued by banks, electronic payment institutions or post office was increased from 7,000 TRY to 30,000 TRY. It is obligatory for those who are within the scope of the obligation to certify, to make all kinds of collections and payments exceeding 30,000 TRY through intermediary financial institutions and to certify these collections and payments with the documents issued by these institutions.