The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation has issued Circular vide No. IWU/7(13)2008/Japan/E-55049/51 regarding the simplification of procedures for extension of Certificate of Coverage (COC) cases under Article 7.2 of the Social Security Agreement between India and Japan. The circular aims to streamline processing for international workers, reduce administrative delays, and enhance ease of compliance. Employers and stakeholders dealing with cross-border assignments are advised to review the updated procedure to ensure smooth processing of COC extension requests.
EPFO Circular on Simplified COC Extension under India-Japan SSA
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