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SGK Debt Threshold in Public Tenders Rises to TRY 50,000 from 15 November 2026

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Circular No: 2026 / 29Date: 16.10.2026Topic: Social Security and Labour

The Communiqué Amending the Public Procurement General Communiqué, published in Official Gazette No. 33402 of 16 October 2026, has raised the amount of finalised social security premium debt that excludes bidders from public tenders. The threshold, currently TRY 5,000, will be TRY 50,000 from 15 November 2026.

1. Why does the threshold matter?

Companies bidding in public tenders must obtain a "no debt" certificate from the Social Security Institution. A bidder whose finalised premium debt exceeds the threshold cannot take part in the tender. If the debt comes to light after the tender has been won, the bidder may be excluded and banned from tenders.

2. From what date does the new amount apply?

  • 01.10.2024 to 14.11.2026: TRY 5,000
  • 15.11.2026 onwards: TRY 50,000
  • For tenders announced or notified in writing before 15 November 2026, the old amount of TRY 5,000 will continue to apply.

3. Who is covered?

The new TRY 50,000 amount applies equally to all the groups distinguished by type of debt:

  • Legal entities employing 4-a insured persons with no subcontractors
  • Legal entities employing 4-a insured persons with subcontractors
  • Legal entities employing both 4-a and 4-c insured persons (separately for 4-a and 4-c insured persons)
  • Individuals employing 4-a insured persons with no subcontractors who are themselves 4-b insured
  • Debts of individuals employing 4-a insured persons arising from their own 4-b insurance
  • 4-b insured persons, social security support premium payers and general health insurance debts

4. What our clients should do

  • If you plan to bid in a public tender, check before the bid date whether you have any finalised premium debt to SGK.
  • Check the announcement or notice date of the tender. For tenders announced before 15 November 2026, the threshold stays at TRY 5,000.
  • Contact us if you need help with a debt enquiry or a "no debt" certificate.
Legal basis: Communiqué Amending the Public Procurement General Communiqué (Official Gazette dated 16.10.2026, No. 33402)

This circular is for general information only. Please contact us about your specific situation. The Turkish original is available here.

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