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Social security benefits in India remain protected when you work in Australia

The bilateral social security agreement between India, Australia is applicable from 1 Jan 2016. Your social security benefits in India will remain protected while you work in AustraliaYou can seek relief from double taxation of the income through benefits laid down in the double tax avoidance agreement between India, Canada

2 min read10 Sep 2019
Market

EPFO members on foreign postings can apply for CoC online

The EPFO has done away with the manual application for the CoC by its subscribers who have been posted abroad by their employers, says a senior EPFO official

1 min read25 Aug 2017
Politics

Cabinet clears amendment to bilateral social security deal with the Netherlands

The cabinet also cleared a deal proposed by Australia to nurture skills and to promote economic opportunities in both the countries

1 min read23 Jun 2017
Money

Dearness allowance is part of international workers’ basic income

For Indians working abroad and classified as international workers, the basic income includes many of the allowances. This means their PF will be a percentage of 'total salary', not the basic salary, as is prevalent in for resident Indians

2 min read14 Feb 2017
Politics

India, Japan ink social security deal; skilled workers to get benefits

The pact will help thousands of Indian and Japanese professionals avoid double social security contributions

1 min read20 Jul 2016
Money

PF contributions mean not paying for social security

If the Indian employee does not obtain a certificate of coverage from the provident fund authorities, she may qualify as an 'International Worker'

2 min read26 Nov 2015
Politics

India, US to restart talks on social security pact: Narendra Modi

India wants early conclusion of the totalisation agreement or Social Security Agreement with US

1 min read25 Jan 2015
Opinion

Do social security pacts work for you?

Do social security pacts work for you?

4 min read23 Nov 2011
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Govt mandates EPF for foreign workers

Govt mandates EPF for foreign workers

3 min read8 Oct 2008

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