Payroll SaaS

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Ministry of Labour and Social Security

Our Payroll Platform in Turkey Supports You With

EFT Payments
Generate Standard, Statutory and Year-End Reports

Statutory Filings (SGK & GİB)
Custom API Integrations

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Written by Global Payroll Team

Last updated May 13, 2026

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Payroll Software in Turkey

Mercans offers a comprehensive Payroll Software, specifically crafted for Turkey. Our payroll software delivers powerful functionality, scalable architecture, and seamless integration across all modules. Featuring an intuitive and user-friendly interface, Mercans helps organizations manage payroll operations in line with Turkish labour, tax, and social security administration requirements. Whether you operate as a single entity or a large conglomerate with regional or global reach, our integrated suite of payroll systems and Turkey payroll software will provide immediate benefits tailored to your needs.

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Ministry of Labour and Social Security (Turkey)

Mercans supports compliance with the labour and employment administration requirements that apply in Turkey. Our payroll solutions are designed to help employers manage payroll calculations, reporting workflows, and employee-related records in line with current Turkish labour and social security administration practices. By applying compliance controls and structured review processes, Mercans helps organizations manage payroll operations with greater accuracy and confidence in every pay cycle.

Why Choose Mercans

Native SaaS and Payroll Platform
Manage All Employment Types
Enterprise-Grade Solution
Supports Multiple Currencies
Global Presence and Multi-Country Payroll Capabilities
Trusted by Fortune Global 500 and Multinationals
Over 100 Integrations
GDPR Certified, SOC 1 & SOC 2 Compliant
ISO 20000 & ISO 27001 Certified
OWASP ASVS 3.0 Compliant
Supports compliance with Turkish labour and social security administration requirements

Payroll Software Modules

Mercans offers a comprehensive payroll system in Turkey, featuring a suite of modules designed to streamline payroll administration and support compliance with local requirements.

Identification Module

Define essential legal and company-specific parameters, including general accruals, payroll types, calculation formats, social security law articles, additional incomes, special deductions, tax deductions, tax brackets, and additional payrolls.

Payroll Module

Manage the entire payroll calculation process efficiently. This module handles creating payrolls, transferring data from Excel, calculating payrolls, merging payrolls, generating bank files and summaries, and producing dynamic payroll reports.

Social Security Module

Handle social security administration workflows, including employer reporting and related legal reports, supporting compliance with Turkish social security requirements.

Wage Increase Module

Process wage increases based on various criteria, enabling accurate and compliant adjustments to employee compensation.

Accounting Module

Create payroll accounting vouchers in alignment with your accounting systems, ensuring accurate financial reporting.

Budget Module

Develop and report on scenarios based on raise rates, and manage additional personnel definitions for budgeting purposes.

Security Module

Define user and system login roles to maintain secure access and protect sensitive payroll data.

E-payroll Module

Allow employees to access their payroll information anytime via web and mobile platforms, enhancing convenience and transparency.

Features of Payroll Software in Turkey

Payroll

Our payroll software offers comprehensive features to streamline and automate your payroll processes:

Gross and Net Salary Calculations

Accurately compute both gross and net salaries.

Payroll Production

Generate the desired number of payrolls for each employee on a periodic basis.

Wages and Allowances

Define and manage various wages and allowances within the payroll.

Seniority and Notice Calculations

Support the calculation of seniority-related payroll items and statutory notice-based payroll workflows.

Online Transfers

Facilitate social security, employment-related, and bank transfer workflows electronically, depending on project scope and client setup.

Incentive Management

Track and apply incentive practices using current payroll parameters and configured reporting logic.

Detailed Reporting

Access and produce payroll detail reports and summaries online.

Accounting Integration

Perform accounting transfers with ease.

Difference Payrolls

Calculate and manage difference payrolls effortlessly.

Bulk Transfers

Execute bulk data transfers efficiently.

Enforcement and Deductions

Automatically handle enforcement proceedings and salary deductions.

PDKS Integration

Ensure seamless integration with PDKS (Physical Access Control Systems).

Our payroll software streamlines processes including declarations, private pension deductions, social security administration, retirement-related workflows, incentives, and legal compliance support, helping reduce workload and error margins.

Activation and Onboarding Process

Start by creating parallel payrolls for up to two periods to align your current payroll processes with our system. Standardize differences between your existing payrolls and those generated by our software to ensure consistency.

Track all personnel information, including leave, payroll, expenses, advances, and overtime, from a single platform.

Managing Employee Information

Payroll Transactions: Our platform handles all payroll transactions seamlessly, including the preparation of wage payment slips and payroll summaries. It performs payroll calculations and securely stores employees’ personal payroll data. Automated systems manage and archive bank salary payment lists, calculate compensations, and generate exit documents when employment contracts are terminated. Additionally, the system processes enforcement and BES transactions and integrates timesheet management with PDKS reports.
Reporting and Compliance: The system supports reporting on employer costs and handles social security tracking, notification procedures, and SGK employment entry and exit workflows. It helps calculate social security and tax-related payroll amounts, supports incapacity-report related workflows, and can assist with İŞKUR-related processes where applicable. We provide legal compliance support for Social Security Institution and Labour Law related payroll administration matters, and support reporting for employer-side debt inquiry, trust inquiry, accrual reports, and no-debt letter workflows where relevant.
Declaration Procedures: We handle declaration procedures efficiently, including the preparation of withholding and premium service declarations (MUHSGK) and workplace-based accrual reports.
R&D Payroll Transactions: The platform supports R&D payroll transactions by preparing R&D payrolls with configured income tax and social security exemption treatments where applicable under Turkish incentive rules.

Payroll Compliance

Review payrolls to support compliance with labour, social security, and tax-related legislation. Accurately calculate and register income tax and social security exemption treatments where applicable, record compensation items, and support the integration of prepared payrolls into MUHSGK declarations.

Configure Salary Structure

Define and create salary structures, including basic allowances and transfers, and review components based on industry standards and employee categories.

Payroll Parameters

Ensure accurate payroll calculations by aligning our software with current payroll parameters. Configure company-specific calculations, minimize data entry errors with control reports, and handle independent calculations for dispersed organizational structures. Define unlimited additional earnings and custom deductions, and manage employer-contributed insurance tracking. The software also allows for mobile access to payroll information.

Pay Salaries

Our payroll management software supports various payment modes such as cheques, bank transfers, and cash, capturing the necessary details for each method.

Self Service

Employees and managers can view and update their information, manage leave, overtime, and travel requests, and handle document requests within their authority. Payrolls are accessible online, and employee liabilities can be tracked and managed effectively. This module enhances HR efficiency by sharing processes with unit managers and employees, supporting strategic HR initiatives and allowing HR teams to focus on strategic matters.

Payroll Compliance & Salary Configuration

Payroll Compliance

Configure Salary Structure

Define and create salary structures, including basic allowances and transfers, and review components based on industry standards and employee categories.

Pay Structure & Payroll Parameters

Payroll Parameters

Pay Salaries

Our payroll management software supports various payment modes such as cheques, bank transfers, and cash, capturing the necessary details for each method.

Self Service

Payroll Implementation

Mercans’ standard payroll implementation process for Turkey is designed to ensure a seamless transition to our payroll system. This process is customized to address the specific needs of each client, with timelines and deliverables adjusted based on complexity, data availability, and the number of parallel runs required. Here’s an overview of the key steps involved in our implementation process:

Implementation Planning

Assign resources and define roles for the project.
Conduct a kick-off meeting to outline objectives and confirm the scope.
Develop a detailed implementation calendar and plan.
Provide a welcome package with project details and contacts.
Schedule regular update calls or emails to monitor progress.
Obtain sign-off on the project scope.

Requirements Gathering

Hold workshops to understand client needs and document them.
Complete business blueprinting to detail requirements and perform a gap analysis.
Define and document any customization needs.
Obtain sign-off on requirements to ensure they align with client expectations.
Establish a comprehensive list of payroll-specific requirements.

System Configuration

Set up configurations tailored to the payroll system’s version and Turkish requirements.
Customize the wage type catalog for relevant pay components.
Configure data dictionaries and necessary interfaces for data integration.
Adapt reports to comply with Turkish regulatory standards.
Set up Employee Self-Service (ESS) and Manager Self-Service (MSS) features.

Data Migration

Migrate employee and payroll master data and verify its accuracy.
Obtain sign-off on the migrated data to ensure correctness.
Ensure data integrity and completeness before proceeding with further steps.

Test Payroll Run

Conduct simulation payroll runs to validate system configurations and perform parallel runs with existing systems.
Complete test run sign-offs to confirm accuracy and execute end-to-end testing.
Conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) and address any issues identified.

Payroll Management Transition & Sign-off

Develop a transition plan for moving to live payroll and provide user training.
Implement a hypercare plan for post-go-live support and an escalation plan for critical issues.
Create a fallback plan for potential disruptions and complete a go-live checklist for final sign-off.

Payroll Integration

Mercans Turkey offers payroll integration capabilities designed to support local and global payroll operations. By connecting payroll data with Turkish reporting workflows and integrating with major HCM and workforce management platforms, Mercans Turkey helps organizations manage payroll processing with greater efficiency, accuracy, and control.

Integration with Local Authorities and Reporting Workflows

Ministry of Labour and Social Security (Turkey)

Mercans Turkey supports payroll processes that align with Turkish labour and social security administration requirements. This includes support for payroll outputs and reporting workflows related to social security contributions, tax withholding, and employment-related administration. By helping employers manage local reporting obligations, Mercans Turkey reduces administrative burden and supports more consistent payroll operations.

Integration with HCM/HRMS/Workforce Management Platforms

This integration ensures a unified experience between HR administration and payroll processing. Through the Employee Self-Service (ESS) feature, employees can manage their payroll tasks, such as submitting worked hours or declarations, which are instantly processed within the payroll system once approved. This streamlined integration enhances productivity and reduces errors for both employees and HR administrators.

Custom Integrations

Mercans Turkey also provides custom API integrations tailored to various industries, including:

Hospitality
Catering
Theme Parks
Transport
Sports
Construction
Healthcare
Events
Promotional Sectors
Greenhouse Horticulture
Fresh Produce

Our cloud-based solutions integrate seamlessly with other applications, minimizing manual data entry and reducing errors. Our integration framework is designed to boost connectivity and efficiency across payroll and HR operations.

Turkey Payroll Reports – Standard, Statutory and Year-End Reports

Mercans’ payroll software in Turkey is designed to produce a diverse array of reports, ensuring compliance with both standard and regulatory requirements. These reports offer transparency, accuracy, and seamless integration with financial and regulatory systems.

Mercans Standard Reports

Report	Description
Gross to Net Report	Provides a detailed breakdown of employee earnings, allowances, deductions, income tax, stamp tax, employee social security contributions, employer social security costs and net pay for each payroll run.
Payslips / Payroll Slip	Generates itemised payslips for each employee, showing gross salary, overtime, allowances, benefits, statutory deductions, net pay and payment details. Turkish payroll practice requires employers to provide itemised payslips.
Payroll Summary Report	Consolidated monthly payroll summary showing total gross pay, statutory deductions, employer costs, net pay and payroll cost by employee, department or cost centre.
Individual Variance Report	Compares current and prior payroll results by employee, highlighting changes in salary, deductions, tax, social security, benefits and net pay.
Bank Payment File	Creates the employee salary payment file according to the client’s or bank’s format for payroll disbursement.
Accounting / GL Finance File	Produces payroll accounting entries for integration with the company’s finance or ERP system, including salary costs, tax, SGK liabilities, employer costs and accruals.
Payment Report	Outlines employee payment details, including net salary, bank account, payment date and payment status, for payroll review and reconciliation.
Leave and Overtime Report	Tracks annual leave, unpaid leave, sickness absence, overtime and related payroll impact for internal HR and payroll control.

Statutory Standard Report

Report	Local Name	Frequency	Description
Withholding Tax and Monthly Premium Service Declaration	Muhtasar ve Prim Hizmet Beyannamesi / MUHSGK	Monthly	Combined statutory declaration submitted electronically to the Revenue Administration for payroll income tax withholding, stamp tax and SSI premium service information. It includes employee earnings, tax deductions, SGK contribution bases, contribution days and employer/employee social security amounts.
Social Security Premium Reporting	SGK Prim Hizmet Bildirimi	Monthly, through MUHSGK	Payroll social security data reported as part of MUHSGK, covering employee and employer SSI contributions, unemployment insurance, premium days and earnings subject to contribution.
Income Tax Withholding Report	Gelir Vergisi Stopajı	Monthly, through MUHSGK	Reports payroll income tax withheld from employees and supports payment of withholding tax to the tax authority.
Stamp Tax Reporting	Damga Vergisi	Monthly, through MUHSGK	Reports stamp tax calculated on payroll where applicable and supports monthly tax payment.
Itemised Payroll Slip	Ücret Hesap Pusulası / Bordro	Monthly / each payroll run	Employee payroll document showing gross pay, statutory deductions, taxes, social security contributions, allowances, overtime, net pay and payment details.
Payroll Register / Payroll Sheet	Bordro / Ücret Bordrosu	Monthly	Payroll register used to evidence payroll calculations, statutory deductions, employer costs, SGK bases and net salary payments for audit and compliance.
Termination and Final Settlement Report	İşten Ayrılış / Kıdem ve İhbar Tazminatı Hesaplaması	Upon termination	Calculates final salary, unused leave, severance pay, notice pay where applicable, statutory deductions and final net settlement.
Bank Salary Payment File	Banka Maaş Ödeme Dosyası	Monthly / each payroll payment	File used to transfer net salary payments to employees through the employer’s bank.
Accounting / GL Payroll File	Muhasebe Entegrasyon Dosyası	Monthly	Provides payroll accounting entries for salary expense, employer SGK costs, tax liabilities, net salary payable and accruals.

Semi-Statutory Reports

Report	Local Name	Frequency	Description
Payroll Summary Report	Bordro Özet Raporu	Monthly	Consolidated payroll summary showing gross salary, allowances, statutory deductions, employer costs and net pay by employee, department or cost centre.
Gross to Net Report	Brüt-Net Raporu	Monthly / each payroll run	Details the calculation from gross salary to net pay, including income tax, stamp tax, employee SGK, unemployment insurance and other deductions.
Payroll Variance Report	Bordro Fark Raporu	Monthly	Compares current and prior payroll results to identify changes in gross pay, tax, SGK deductions, employer costs and net salary.
Leave and Absence Report	İzin ve Devamsızlık Raporu	Monthly / ongoing	Tracks annual leave, unpaid leave, sickness absence, maternity leave and related payroll impact.
Overtime Report	Fazla Mesai Raporu	Monthly	Records overtime hours and overtime payments for payroll calculation and labour compliance.
Employer Cost Report	İşveren Maliyeti Raporu	Monthly	Shows total employer payroll cost, including gross pay, employer SGK contributions, unemployment insurance and other employer-paid benefits or costs.

Our payroll software for Turkey helps employers manage due dates for payroll-related declarations and supports workflows aligned with local labour, tax, and social security administration requirements. This includes support for onboarding and offboarding related notifications to local authorities where applicable. These comprehensive reports are designed to support statutory and regulatory obligations, helping organizations manage payroll administration more efficiently.

Report / Declaration	Statutory Body	Filing Frequency	Due Date	Purpose
Withholding Tax and Monthly Premium Service Declaration	Revenue Administration / SGK	Monthly	By the 26th of the following month	Combined monthly declaration for payroll income tax withholding, stamp tax, employee and employer social security premiums, unemployment insurance premiums, SGK contribution days and earnings subject to contribution.
New Hire Notification	SGK – Social Security Institution	Case by case	Generally no later than 1 day before the employee’s start date	Registers a newly hired employee with SGK before employment starts.
Termination / Leaver Notification	SGK – Social Security Institution	Case by case	Within 10 days after the employee’s termination date	Notifies SGK of an employee’s termination or exit from employment.
Salary Payment / Bank File	Bank / Internal payroll records	Monthly / each payroll cycle	On salary payment date	Supports payment of net salaries to employees and payroll reconciliation.
Itemised Payslip / Payroll Slip	Employee / Internal payroll records	Monthly / each payroll cycle	On or before salary payment	Provides the employee with details of gross pay, allowances, deductions, income tax, stamp tax, SGK contributions and net pay.

Benefits of Payroll Software

Mercans provides a robust payroll solution designed to optimize payroll administration and HR processes in Turkey. Here’s how our software benefits your organization:

Core Features
Additional Key Features

Direct Control

Manage payroll internally through our application, removing the need for external processors and ensuring complete control over your payroll operations.

Unified Platform

Handle payroll, HR functions, and employee leave requests all within a single platform, simplifying your administrative tasks and enhancing efficiency.

Automation

Automate routine tasks to cut down on errors and ensure precise payroll processing, freeing up time for more strategic initiatives.

Tailored Workflows

Personalize over 150 workflows to fit your specific business requirements, boosting operational efficiency and adaptability.

Focus on Strategy

Redirect the time saved from automation towards strategic activities that drive your business forward.

Effortless Connectivity

Easily integrate with leading HR and payroll systems like SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, and Oracle, creating a cohesive workflow across platforms.

Unified Access

Keep all employee data in one centralized location for streamlined access, updates, and analysis.

24/7 Availability

Empower employees with around-the-clock access to their personal information through employee self-service tools.

24/7 Access

Access payroll data anytime and from anywhere, ensuring you stay informed and responsive.

Transparent Pricing

Enjoy a clear pricing structure with a fixed monthly fee plus a per-employee charge, with no hidden costs.

Dedicated Support

Benefit from expert support and advice to fully leverage the software’s capabilities.

Secure Data Management

Protect your data with secure online processing and self-managed backups, ensuring data integrity and safety.

Compliance Assurance

Stay aligned with current fiscal and employment regulations through ongoing software updates and payroll support workflows.

Core Features

Direct Control

Manage payroll internally through our application, removing the need for external processors and ensuring complete control over your payroll operations.

Unified Platform

Handle payroll, HR functions, and employee leave requests all within a single platform, simplifying your administrative tasks and enhancing efficiency.

Automation

Automate routine tasks to cut down on errors and ensure precise payroll processing, freeing up time for more strategic initiatives.

Tailored Workflows

Personalize over 150 workflows to fit your specific business requirements, boosting operational efficiency and adaptability.

Focus on Strategy

Redirect the time saved from automation towards strategic activities that drive your business forward.

Effortless Connectivity

Easily integrate with leading HR and payroll systems like SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, and Oracle, creating a cohesive workflow across platforms.

Unified Access

Keep all employee data in one centralized location for streamlined access, updates, and analysis.

24/7 Availability

Empower employees with around-the-clock access to their personal information through employee self-service tools.

Additional Key Features

24/7 Access

Access payroll data anytime and from anywhere, ensuring you stay informed and responsive.

Transparent Pricing

Enjoy a clear pricing structure with a fixed monthly fee plus a per-employee charge, with no hidden costs.

Dedicated Support

Benefit from expert support and advice to fully leverage the software’s capabilities.

Secure Data Management

Protect your data with secure online processing and self-managed backups, ensuring data integrity and safety.

Compliance Assurance

Stay aligned with current fiscal and employment regulations through ongoing software updates and payroll support workflows.

This content was prepared for informational purposes only. As local laws & regulations keep on changing, please consult your tax & legal advisors.

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FAQs

What core payroll functionalities should a SaaS platform support in Turkey such as gross-to-net calculations, payslips, SGK contributions, tax withholdings, and severance pay?

Mercans provides a full payroll SaaS solution for Turkey that supports gross-to-net salary calculations, payslip generation, social security contributions to SGK, tax withholdings, severance pay calculations, and statutory reporting to ensure accuracy and compliance.

How do payroll systems ensure compliance with Turkey’s social security SGK, labor law, and tax reporting requirements?

Mercans ensures compliance by automating payroll calculations according to Turkish labor law, accurately processing SGK contributions, and meeting all tax reporting obligations with timely submissions to the relevant authorities.

Can payroll SaaS integrate with time tracking, HR systems, or accounting platforms to streamline data flow?

Mercans payroll software integrates seamlessly with time tracking, HR systems, and accounting platforms to centralize data, streamline workflows, and improve accuracy in payroll processing.

Does the solution support self-service access such as e-payroll portals for employees to view payslips and payroll data securely?

Mercans offers secure employee self-service portals that provide 24/7 access to payslips, payroll details, and personal records while ensuring full data privacy and compliance with Turkish regulations.

How responsive is vendor support regarding frequent legislative changes in Turkish payroll law?

Mercans delivers proactive support with local expertise and continuous software updates to adapt to legislative changes in Turkish payroll law, ensuring uninterrupted compliance and smooth operations.