Published: 9 February 2026Business Standard / PIB / KPMG Flash Alert / Gov.UKInternational
India and UK Sign Social Security Agreement on February 10, 2026 — 75,000 Employees and 900+ Companies to Benefit
On February 10, 2026, India and the United Kingdom signed a Social Security Agreement (SSA) in New Delhi, with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and British High Commissioner Lindy Cameron signing on behalf of their respective governments. The SSA is an integral part of the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) signed in July 2025.
The SSA eliminates dual social security contributions for employees temporarily assigned between the two countries for periods of up to 36 months, allowing them to contribute only in their home country. It is expected to benefit approximately 75,000 employees and over 900 companies, resulting in savings of more than ₹4,000 crore. The agreement will come into force alongside the CETA, planned for implementation in the first half of 2026.
For Rajasthan, this is significant because Indian IT and manufacturing firms — including those with operations in Rajasthan's Mahindra World City (Jaipur) and RIICO industrial zones — employ professionals who frequently undertake short-term assignments in the UK. The SSA reduces their compliance burden and boosts the attractiveness of cross-border mobility, directly impacting the state's growing export-oriented services sector.
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Q: India and the United Kingdom signed a Social Security Agreement on 10 February 2026 under CETA. Discuss beneficiaries and Rajasthan relevance.
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On 10 February 2026, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and British High Commissioner Lindy Cameron signed the India–UK Social Security Agreement in New Delhi, integral to CETA of July 2025. The pact ends dual contributions for assignments up to 36 months, benefiting 75,000 employees and 900+ companies with ₹4,000 crore savings.
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Frequently asked questions
What Social Security Agreement did India and the UK sign, and when?
India and the UK signed a Social Security Agreement (SSA) on February 10, 2026, as part of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) framework. The SSA eliminates double social security contributions for employees posted on assignments of up to 36 months between the two countries.
How many employees and companies will benefit from the India-UK Social Security Agreement?
An estimated 75,000 employees and over 900 companies — both Indian and UK-based — will benefit from the India-UK Social Security Agreement. The agreement is expected to generate savings of over ₹4,000 crore.
What is a Social Security Agreement (SSA) and what does it prevent?
A Social Security Agreement (SSA) is a bilateral treaty that prevents workers posted in another country from making double social security contributions — i.e., paying into both their home country's and host country's social security systems simultaneously. India has such agreements with 20+ countries including the US, Germany, France, Japan, and Australia.
What is CETA and what is its relation to the India-UK SSA?
CETA stands for Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, a broad bilateral trade and investment framework between India and the UK. The Social Security Agreement signed on February 10, 2026 is part of this CETA framework.
With how many countries does India have Social Security Agreements, and name some?
India has Social Security Agreements with over 20 countries. Key partner countries include the United States, Germany, France, Japan, Australia, and now the United Kingdom (signed February 10, 2026).
