A1 certificates & CoC

Automate A1 certificates and CoC.

Missing A1 certificates during cross border travel can trigger severe penalties and delayed trips. WorkFlex assesses every travel request instantly and issues required A1 or CoC documents automatically.

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Hundreds of companies trust WorkFlex to handle their global travel compliance.

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Streamlined process

Effortless A1 certificate or CoC applications.

Whether it's a business trip or a work-from-anywhere request, the necessary certificates are automatically initiated upon the employee's trip request, saving you time and resources. Integrated directly into your travel tool and HRIS.

WorkFlex automatically initiating an A1 certificate from a trip request.
Global coverage

Protect your company and employees from social security risk worldwide.

With the help of A1s and CoCs, WorkFlex ensures social security compliance in all EU and EEA countries, and other non-EU countries. Adding new countries for our clients on request. WorkFlex Social Security Certificate extends coverage globally, safeguarding employees wherever they travel.

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37countries covered
  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Bulgaria
  • Croatia
  • Cyprus
  • Czechia
  • Denmark
  • Estonia
  • Finland
  • France
  • Germany
  • Greece
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • Ireland
  • Italy
  • Latvia
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Malta
  • Netherlands
  • Norway
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Romania
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • Canada
  • Chile
  • Peru
  • Uruguay
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
  • Other countries on request

A1 certificates and CoCs are filed automatically, to each country’s own rules.

EU social security reform

The A1 certificate rules are about to change.

The A1 reform adds more complexity, requiring case-by-case assessment for every trip and stricter enforcement. Now is the time to understand what actually changes.

  • Every trip has to be assessed up front: whether an exemption applies depends on its exact duration, purpose and history.
  • Exemptions can fall away retroactively, so a trip that needed no A1 can suddenly require one because of a later trip.
  • Applying for the A1 before departure becomes mandatory, backed by far more data sharing between authorities.
  • Fewer certificates, but stricter audits: expect closer checks, not a lighter touch.
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All-in-one compliance software

Eliminating social security risk is just one piece of the compliance puzzle.

With WorkFlex, get support through automated compliance risk assessments, PWD notifications, travel health insurance, visa processing and more.

Ensure 100% compliant business trips without the paperwork on your agenda.

Let WorkFlex handle A1 certificates, visas, PWDs, tax requirements, and more for your business trips worldwide. All-in-one platform.

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FAQs

Wondering how WorkFlex handles A1 certificates for your trips?

Here are answers to the most frequently asked questions.

How does WorkFlex automate A1 certificate and Certificate of Coverage applications?

With WorkFlex, an A1 certificate or Certificate of Coverage is triggered with one click, or automatically the moment an employee's trip is requested. There is no manual portal work: WorkFlex is integrated directly into your travel tool and HRIS, so the right certificate is initiated from the trip request itself, without extra HR admin.

Which countries does WorkFlex cover for A1 certificates and CoCs?

WorkFlex issues A1 certificates across all EU and EEA countries and Switzerland. For non-EU destinations it issues Certificates of Coverage wherever a social security agreement exists, including the United Kingdom, the United States, Chile, Peru and Uruguay, with further countries available on request.

What happens if there is no social security treaty in place between two countries?

If there is no social security treaty in place between two countries, WorkFlex issues a WorkFlex Social Security Statement that explains that the legal background and social security rules have been assessed and apply. This document is also issued as temporary documentation when waiting for official government documents.

Does WorkFlex handle both A1 certificates and Certificates of Coverage?

Yes. A1 certificates apply within the EU, EEA and Switzerland, while Certificates of Coverage apply for non-EU countries that have a social security agreement. WorkFlex determines which document each trip needs and initiates the correct one automatically, so you don't have to know the distinction for every destination.

Can employees travel before the A1 certificate has been issued?

Yes. Processing times vary by country, so WorkFlex files the application as soon as the trip is requested and gives you the proof of submission that is generally accepted for travel, then tracks the certificate through to issue, so a slow authority doesn't hold up the trip.

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Set it up once. Then never think about compliance again.

See how WorkFlex runs your cross-border compliance in the background, so your people can work anywhere and you can get on with everything else.

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