NIM33006 - Special Cases: Class 1: Workers Going to and Coming from Abroad – EEA – employed in UK

Article 13.2(a) of EEC Council Regulation 1408/71

A person employed in the territory of one Member State is subject to the legislation of that State even if he resides in the territory of another Member State or the registered office or place of business is situated in the territory of another Member State.

A liability for primary and secondary Class 1 contributions arises if -

  • The employee is an EC national ; and
  • Arrives in UK and works for a UK employer