Totalization Agreements for Self Employed Expats
The U.S. has Totalization Agreements with many countries to coordinate Social Security systems and avoid dual taxation. These agreements are especially important for self-employed individuals, who may still owe U.S. Social Security tax if working in a country without such an agreement, even if their income is excluded from U.S. income tax.
Some Information That Self-Employed Expats Living Abroad Need to Consider:
Important Legal Notice
Following is a list of countries that the United States has entered into Totalization Agreements (Social Security agreements) with.
Country | Entry into Force |
---|---|
Italy | November 1, 1978 |
Germany | December 1, 1979 |
Switzerland | November 1, 1980 |
Belgium | July 1, 1984 |
Norway | July 1, 1984 |
Canada | August 1, 1984 |
United Kingdom | January 1, 1985 |
Sweden | January 1, 1987 |
Spain | April 1, 1988 |
France | July 1, 1988 |
Portugal | August 1, 1989 |
Netherlands | November 1, 1990 |
Austria | November 1, 1991 |
Finland | November 1, 1992 |
Ireland | September 1, 1993 |
Luxembourg | November 1, 1993 |
Greece | September 1, 1994 |
South Korea | April 1, 2001 |
Chile | December 1, 2001 |
Australia | October 1, 2002 |
Japan | October 1, 2005 |
Denmark | October 1, 2008 |
Czech Republic | January 1, 2009 |
Poland | March 1, 2009 |
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