Paying PRSI while abroad?

richiee · 24-11-2012 11:10AM #1

I have a query regarding PRSI. I started out in the work force in 1998 and then became self employed in 2002 until the end of 2011. I had been paying tax and PRSI during these years. I ceased my business at the end of 2011 and I am now working in Australia. I intend to return to work home to work in the next few years. My question is, can I, or should I continue to pay PRSI while I am working and living abroad. Will it effect my pension in years to come if I miss out on paying PRSI for a few years while I'm away? I am currently paying a private pension here in Australia which is compulsory.

Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks.
Richiee.

Mat the trasher · 12-12-2012 09:44AM

Anyone have any info on this? How many lapsed years can be paid?

srsly78 · 12-12-2012 01:34PM

Read the section on voluntary contributions here: http://www.welfare.ie/en/Topics/PRSI/Pages/selfemployed.aspx

Shane732 · 13-12-2012 07:47PM

Are you self employed in Australia?

Voluntary contributions is one route to consider.

We do have a number of bi-lateral agreements as well which you could look at.

Marcusm · 16-12-2012 11:03AM

THis is what you want, written in fairly user friendly language.

http://www.welfare.ie/en/publications/sw87/Pages/1WhatisthepurposeoftheAgreement.aspx

richiee · 19-12-2012 12:47PM

No. I'm not self employed here in Australia.

Paying PRSI while abroad?

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