SGK hiring notification: deadlines, exceptions and frequently asked questions
The deadline for the SGK hiring notification, exceptions, the probation period, foreign employees, correcting a wrong notification, the leaving notification and the late notification fine; in question-and-answer form.
The hiring notification is the official notice you give SGK before you start employing someone. It may look like a short form, but it is one of the most frequent causes of fines. Below we answer the questions employers ask us most often.
When do I have to file the notification?
It must be filed before the employee starts work, at the latest one day before. For an employee starting on Monday, the notification must be made at the latest on Sunday (e-Bildirge is open at weekends too). The notification is made electronically through SGK's e-Bildirge system.
Are there exceptions?
Yes, in some cases the notification can be made at the latest on the day work starts:
- Construction workplaces,
- Agriculture and forestry work,
- Fishing.
There are separate deadlines for public administrations; private sector employers follow the general rule.
Can I say "let's try a few days first"?
No. Probation is insured work too. The notification must be filed in advance for a person employed on a trial basis as well. In practice, most fines arise from this mistaken belief.
What happens if I notify late?
| Situation | Administrative fine (2026) |
|---|---|
| Filed late but voluntarily | TRY 33,030 per employee |
| Found by an inspection or by public administrations | Twice this amount per employee |
If the fine is paid within 15 days of notification, it can be paid with a one-quarter reduction. Calculate the amount for your situation: SGK administrative fine · Reductions and objections: How to reduce SGK fines
What information is on the notification?
Turkish ID number, start date, insurance type (normal, retired, intern, etc.), occupation code, position, part-time work if any, disability and education status. To choose the occupation code correctly: Occupation code search
I entered wrong information; what should I do?
Errors in the notification can be fixed by cancellation or correction through e-Bildirge within a certain period. In situations such as changing the start date, it may be necessary to apply to SGK with a petition. Correcting the error as soon as you notice it is important so that it does not affect the following months' filings.
Is there a difference for a foreign employee?
The notification deadline is the same; however, a foreign national's work permit must be obtained before they start work. The notification cannot be made without a work permit. Details: Employing foreign workers
What do I do when the employee leaves?
The leaving notification is filed within 10 days from the leaving date. Choosing the correct exit code on the leaving notification is decisive for the employee's unemployment benefit and for any disputes you may have: SGK exit codes
Checklist
- Are the workplace registration number and e-Bildirge permissions ready?
- Has the employment contract been signed? Fixed-term employment contract
- Was the notification filed at the latest one day before the start?
- Has eligibility for incentives been checked? SGK incentives
- Have OHS training and the personnel file been prepared? Hiring document checklist
If you are becoming an employer for the first time, for all the steps: Hiring your first employee
Our related service: Payroll and social security
Legal basis: Social Insurance and General Health Insurance Law No. 5510 arts. 8, 9 and 102.