New Delhi, Oct. 23 -- If you are an employee sent by your company to work in another country for a few years, you may have to contribute to the social security system of the country where you work, even while continuing to make contributions at home. This can mean paying social security contributions in two countries or having gaps in your contribution record.

India and the UK have addressed this issue through a Double Contributions Convention (DCC), which came into force on July 15, 2026. The agreement extends the exemption from dual social security contributions for eligible employees on temporary overseas assignments from 52 weeks to 60 months.

Here is what the agreement means for Indian and UK employees, and how the rules have chang...