Will I pay social security if I don't sign the contract?

Legal analysis: social insurance should be paid regardless of whether a contract is signed with the employer. Paying social security is an obligation clearly stipulated by law.

Legal basis: People's Republic of China (PRC) Social Insurance Law.

Article 2 The state establishes social insurance systems such as basic old-age insurance, basic medical insurance, industrial injury insurance, unemployment insurance and maternity insurance, so as to guarantee citizens' right to receive material assistance from the state and society in accordance with the law in case of old age, illness, industrial injury, unemployment and maternity.

Article 4 Employers and individuals who pay social insurance premiums according to law in People's Republic of China (PRC) have the right to inquire about payment records and personal rights and interests records, and ask social insurance agencies to provide social insurance consultation and other related services. Individuals enjoy social insurance benefits according to law and have the right to supervise the payment of their own units.

Article 17 of the Labor Contract Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) shall have the following provisions: (1) the name, domicile and legal representative or principal responsible person of the employing unit; (2) The name and address of the laborer and the number of the resident identity card or other valid identity documents; (3) The term of the labor contract; (4) Work content and work place; (five) working hours and rest and vacation; (6) Labor remuneration; (7) Social insurance; (eight) labor protection, working conditions and occupational hazard protection; (nine) other matters that should be included in the labor contract as stipulated by laws and regulations.

In addition to the necessary provisions stipulated in the preceding paragraph, the employer and the employee may agree on probation, training, confidentiality, supplementary insurance and welfare benefits.