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Taxation of Employee - RS/RSU

Tax on the fair market value of the shares at vesting.

Tax on sale.

Sub Deduction - RS/RSU

Yes, if subsidiary reimburses parent under a written reimbursement agreement.

Withholding and Reporting - RS/RSU

Income Tax:
No, unless subsidiary reimburses parent.

Social Insurance Contribution:
No, unless subsidiary reimburses parent.

Securities Restrictions - RS/RSU

RS/RSUs awarded to employees resident in Türkiye by non‑resident companies are exempt from the regulatory approval requirement provided that (1) the sale of shares does not take place in Türkiye; (2) information distributed to employees does not give the impression that the award is a public offering; and (3) no other action that would qualify as a public offering is undertaken.

Exchange Controls - RS/RSU

Technically, the sale or resale of shares traded on exchanges outside of Türkiye by Turkish residents must be conducted through an intermediary institution licensed in Türkiye.

Plan Entitlement - RS/RSU

Provided the grant of RS/RSUs is based on objective criteria (i.e. performance or job category) and there is no reimbursement by subsidiary/local deduction, the benefit should not be considered part of an employee's salary.

Written disclaimer recommended to reduce risk of plan entitlement.

Data Privacy - RS/RSU

Written consent to the collection, use and transfer of data abroad is recommended.