When employees are temporarily seconded to another country, navigating social security rules can be difficult.
EU rules and bilateral totalisation treaties provide for the application of certain statements that indicate the country where such employees are insured for social security purposes. These statements, which are called A1 Certificates in the EU and Certificates of Coverage in other countries, can also be extended to family members, including spouses and children, depending on the situation.
Obtaining these certificates ensures that social security continues to apply in the employee’s home country, typically for up to two years, with the possibility of extending this period to five years.
We can assist you with the application for these A1 statements and Certificates of Coverage, including (if possible) their extension beyond the two-year period so compliancy with social security regulations are met
If you need more information, send an e-mail to info@witscraft.com.
