India-UK Social Security Agreement Exempts Contributions for Five Years for Indian Professionals
A new social security agreement between India and the UK, effective July 15, exempts Indian professionals temporarily transferred to the UK from paying social security contributions there for up to five years. This pact, benefiting around 75,000 Indian workers and over 900 Indian firms, aims to reduce costs and enhance competitiveness, particularly for IT companies like Tata Consultancy Services and Infosys. The agreement supports employee mobility and strengthens India-UK service sector partnerships.