Certificate of Coverage from EPFO in India

Introduction 

The Government of India has executed an agreement with many countries on Social security. They have signed similar agreement with Australia effective from 01/07/2015.

As per agreement employee can avail a certificate of coverage from the designated authority from home country. This certificate needs to be submitted to foreign employer upon joining such service as an evidence of coverage of social security at home.

EPFO is authorized to issue such certificate for Indian employee who are going to work in foreign country under the same employer or their foreign subsidiary. 

How to generate Certificate.

1. Access online application for COC using following link. http://search.epfoservices.org:81/IWU/coc_application.php
2.  After filling all the details, click save tab then the form will automatically convert into pdf and reference number will be generated on the application form on right side.
3. Take a print of the form. Submit to your employer for attestation.
4. Submit the signed copy to EPFO regional office along with your Passport photocopies. 
5. Regional office will verify the details and issue certificate of coverage. 
6. Submit the certificate to foreign employer subsidiary or concerned department.

What are the benefits of having COC?

Foreign employer will not deduct any kind of Provident fund or Superannuation contribution from your payroll after submitting certificate of coverage. 

Countries like Australia where superannuation is heavily taxed. Employee will be receive such money on normal tax rate along with payroll.

Y

You

A