India and the UK will implement the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the Double Contribution Convention (DCC) on 15 July 2026, lowering trade barriers and easing social security obligations for eligible Indian professionals working temporarily in the UK.
The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between India and the UK will enter into force on 15 July 2026, marking a new phase in bilateral trade and economic cooperation.
The agreement, signed on 24 July 2025 after 14 rounds of negotiations, reduces tariffs and covers trade in goods and services, digital trade, investment, financial services, intellectual property, telecommunications, labour mobility, government procurement and regulatory cooperation. It also includes chapters on innovation, SMEs, sustainability and transparency.
The Double Contribution Convention (DCC) will also take effect on 15 July.
The agreement allows eligible Indian professionals temporarily working in the UK to avoid paying social security contributions in both countries.