Turkish Law in EnglishTÜRKİYE
Constitution of the Republic of Türkiye

Article 48: IV. Freedom to work and conclude contracts

PART TWO: FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND DUTIES › Chapter Three: Social and Economic Rights and Duties

Everyone has the freedom to work and conclude contracts in the field of his or her choice. Establishment of private enterprises is free.

The State shall take measures to ensure that private enterprises operate in accordance with national economic requirements and social objectives and in conditions of security and stability.

Original Turkish text

MADDE 48 · IV. Çalışma ve sözleşme hürriyeti

Herkes, dilediği alanda çalışma ve sözleşme hürriyetlerine sahiptir. Özel teşebbüsler kurmak serbesttir.

Devlet, özel teşebbüslerin milli ekonominin gereklerine ve sosyal amaçlara uygun yürümesini, güvenlik ve kararlılık içinde çalışmasını sağlayacak tedbirleri alır.

Text as of 1 October 2026 · Official source (Turkish): mevzuat.gov.tr ↗

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