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If you work abroad for a temporary period, your social security position can get complicated.
 
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As a general rule you pay social security in the country where you work. However, when you are assigned to work temporarily in another country the situation can become complicated. The countries where you work and where you live may not be the same. You may be working in several countries at once. You need to consider the effect of any change on the level of contributions you may have to make, as well as the effect on your entitlement to social security benefits, including pension.
If you are a UK employee transferring abroad whether you continue to pay UK national insurance can depend on a number of factors, including:

• your legal employer during the assignment
• contributions paid in the past
• length of assignment
• country of assignment
• nationality
• personal circumstances

The UK has negotiated a number of social security agreements with various countries, and participates in one major agreement with the other countries that make up the European Economic Area (EEA). The factors listed above need to be considered in conjunction with the agreements. An assessment can then be made of the legal requirements together with the potential for choosing where to pay.
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If you are an employee transferring into the UK and remaining on your home country contract you may be able to escape UK national insurance for a greater or lesser period of time whether or not the UK has a social security agreement with your home country.

A similar assessment to that outlined above for UK outbound personnel should be considered.
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Social security costs for both employer and employee differ dramatically around the world, and can significantly add to the overall cost of an assignment.

With careful planning measures can be taken to minimise the amount of employment income liable to social security, or even to exempt income entirely from the charge in either home or host country.
   
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If you are considering an international transfer we can help check the social security implications in both home and host countries, suggest strategies for minimising costs, advise on ongoing benefit entitlement and complete any documentation required by the home or host country social security authorities.
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