Social Security services for a global workforce

Your roadmap for compliance

Why it matters

Successfully managing Social Security in a global context is crucial for any organization with an international workforce. The long-term implications of Social Security taxes and coverage can significantly impact your employees and their families. Without careful planning, you might face unnecessary tax liabilities, dual taxation, or costly gaps in Social Security coverage, all of which can negatively affect future benefits.

At KPMG LLP, we recognize the intricate nature and critical importance of getting things right. We're dedicated to delivering a service that safeguards and improves the well-being of you, your employees and their families throughout their active careers, as we do during their retirement. We understand that securing an optimal Social Security position is essential, considering tax liabilities, compliance and future benefit entitlements. Our team of skilled professionals is here to confidently guide you through these intricate challenges and help you make informed decisions.

How we can help

Our U.S.-based team collaborates with KPMG professionals worldwide to provide exceptional Social Security services. With decades of firsthand experience working for the U.S. Social Security Administration and corresponding authorities in the European Union (EU), our staff ensures you receive specialized guidance tailored to your unique requirements.

We assist clients in developing a comprehensive global social security strategy by:

  • Periodic Social Security Health Checks: Regular evaluations of your certificate compliance program to identify and address any gaps.
  • Training and Education: Workshops and training sessions to ensure your team is well-versed in the latest policies and procedures.
  • Benefit Projections: Analysis of how assignments may affect future benefit rights, including U.S. Social Security and Medicare. We provide detailed projections to help your employees make informed retirement planning decisions.

The certificate of coverage process can be daunting. Our team can:

  • Analyze Requirements: Evaluate the specific requirements and work conditions to ensure compliance.
  • Request and Procure Certificates: Handle the entire process, from analyzing requirements to submitting requests and procuring certificates, to take the guesswork out of compliance.
  • Leverage Agency Familiarity: Utilize our deep understanding of the agencies and their processes to help streamline the administrative tasks.

We specialize in handling complex certificate of coverage scenarios, including:

  • Third Country Transfers: Ensuring compliance and optimal coverage for employees moving to a third country.
  • Remote Work: Addressing the unique challenges of remote work and ensuring that Social Security coverage aligns with your employees' needs.
  • Special Exceptions: Assisting with certificate of coverage extensions or special exceptions where the ordinary rules may lead to unfavorable outcomes.

In the event of payroll audits, we can guide you through the process of:

  • Retroactive Certificates of Coverage: Acquiring the necessary certificates to correct past compliance issues.
  • Refunds of Erroneous Contributions: Assisting in obtaining refunds for any erroneous contributions paid.

Global Social Security strategy

We assist clients in developing a comprehensive global social security strategy by:

  • Periodic Social Security Health Checks: Regular evaluations of your certificate compliance program to identify and address any gaps.
  • Training and Education: Workshops and training sessions to ensure your team is well-versed in the latest policies and procedures.
  • Benefit Projections: Analysis of how assignments may affect future benefit rights, including U.S. Social Security and Medicare. We provide detailed projections to help your employees make informed retirement planning decisions.

Certificate of coverage services

The certificate of coverage process can be daunting. Our team can:

  • Analyze Requirements: Evaluate the specific requirements and work conditions to ensure compliance.
  • Request and Procure Certificates: Handle the entire process, from analyzing requirements to submitting requests and procuring certificates, to take the guesswork out of compliance.
  • Leverage Agency Familiarity: Utilize our deep understanding of the agencies and their processes to help streamline the administrative tasks.

Complex situations

We specialize in handling complex certificate of coverage scenarios, including:

  • Third Country Transfers: Ensuring compliance and optimal coverage for employees moving to a third country.
  • Remote Work: Addressing the unique challenges of remote work and ensuring that Social Security coverage aligns with your employees' needs.
  • Special Exceptions: Assisting with certificate of coverage extensions or special exceptions where the ordinary rules may lead to unfavorable outcomes.

Retroactive compliance

In the event of payroll audits, we can guide you through the process of:

  • Retroactive Certificates of Coverage: Acquiring the necessary certificates to correct past compliance issues.
  • Refunds of Erroneous Contributions: Assisting in obtaining refunds for any erroneous contributions paid.

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Social Security services for a global workforce

Your roadmap for compliance

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At KPMG, we're dedicated to helping you stay ahead of your Social Security obligations. Our in-depth experience and distinct insights can provide you with the confidence and peace of mind you need to ensure a thorough cross-border transition for your employees.

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