Article 12 Equal treatment

Holders of a residence permit shall be entitled to equal treatment with nationals as regards:

1. (a)

   recognition of diplomas, certificates and other professional qualifications in accordance with the relevant national procedures;

2. (b)

   working conditions, including pay and dismissal;

3. (c)

   branches of social security as defined in Council Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 of 14 June 1971 on the application of social security schemes to employed persons, to self-employed persons and to members of their families moving within the Community^f1. The special provisions in the Annex to Council Regulation (EC) No 859/2003 of 14 May 2003 extending the provisions of Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 and Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 to nationals of third countries who are not already covered by these provisions solely on the ground of their nationality^f2 shall apply accordingly;

4. (d)

   tax benefits;

5. (e)

   access to goods and services and the supply of goods and services made available to the public.