# The Social Security (Contributions) (Japan) Order 2000, Part Article 12


In applying the provisions of paragraphs 1 and 2 of Article 5 in the case of persons whose detachment or self-employment referred to in the said paragraphs commenced prior to the date of entry into force of this Agreement, the period of such detachment or self-employment shall be considered to begin on the date of entry into force of this Agreement.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3063/schedule/part/12 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/social-security-contributions-japan-order-2000/schedule/part-12
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