Compliance in Türkiye

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• Compliance in Türkiye

  Labour law terms for hotel employers: denkleştirme, puantaj, yüzde usulü and more

  Understand essential Turkish labour law terms for hotels in Türkiye, such as denkleştirme, puantaj, and yüzde usulü. Learn their legal definitions and practical implications for hotel operations.

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  6 November 202611 min read

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  Hotel beaches and the Coastal Law: public access, sunbeds and what a hotel may control

  The shore is public under Türkiye's Coastal Law, but hotels may charge for services. This guide explains the legal lines, sunbed rules, and staff scripts.

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  5 November 202613 min read

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  Is a hotel liable for guests' belongings? Safes, car parks and the Code of Obligations

  Turkish law holds hotels liable for guest belongings unless they prove guest fault or force majeure. This guide explains the three-times daily price cap, rules for valuables, and why liability signs are invalid.

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  5 November 202611 min read

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  Employing foreign staff at a hotel in Türkiye: work permits and the Ministry's criteria

  Hire foreign hotel staff in Türkiye legally. This guide explains the five-to-one citizen rule, tourism exceptions, wage requirements, and the strict timeline for work permits before the season starts.

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  5 November 202612 min read

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  Hiring seasonal staff at a hotel: contracts, social security entry and the end of the season

  This guide explains the legal steps for hiring seasonal hotel staff in Türkiye. It covers fixed-term contracts, social security entry notices, and staff identity notifications.

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  5 November 202612 min read

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  Safety expert and workplace doctor for hotels: hazard class, required time and training hours

  Hotels in Türkiye are less hazardous, requiring 10 minutes of expert time per employee monthly. Learn the exact training hours and records needed for compliance.

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  5 November 202610 min read

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  Hotel kitchens and food law in Türkiye: registration, hygiene rules and records

  A hotel kitchen is a food business under Law No. 5996. This guide explains which registration you need, when it lapses, and what records an inspector checks.

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  5 November 202611 min read

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  Marketing messages to hotel guests: İYS registration and consent under Law 6563

  Understand how to classify hotel messages as commercial or service under Law 6563. Learn to register guest consent in İYS within three business days and handle opt-outs correctly.

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  5 November 202611 min read

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  Personal data breach at a hotel: the KVKK notification routine

  A personal data breach triggers a strict 72-hour notification duty. This guide outlines the step-by-step routine for hotels, from containment to filing the Board form.

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  5 November 202613 min read

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  How long should a hotel keep guest records? Building a retention and destruction table

  Turkish law sets specific retention periods for tax, lodging, and social security records. Learn how to build a compliant retention and destruction table for your hotel.

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  5 November 202613 min read

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  Which identity documents can a hotel accept? ID cards, passports and driving licences

  Turkish law requires hotels to verify guest identity before check-in. This guide explains which documents are accepted, how to handle driving licences, and what to record for compliance.

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  5 November 202613 min read

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  Invoicing foreign guests in Türkiye: identity fields, passport details and currency

  This guide clarifies identity fields, passport requirements, and currency rules for invoicing foreign guests in Türkiye. It provides a clear desk checklist for compliance.

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  5 November 202611 min read