Can the social security overpaid by the company be refunded?

When applying for refund of overpaid social insurance premiums, the payer shall submit a written refund application to the local social insurance collection center and provide the following information. Apply for refund of unit fees; Relevant business vouchers that lead to repeated payment or overpayment; Financial payment information related to repeated payment or overpayment; Other required materials, etc. If the fee can be refunded after examination, the payer can go through the formalities of refund.

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

Article 3 The social insurance system adheres to the principles of wide coverage, basic protection, multi-level and sustainability, and the level of social insurance should be compatible with the level of economic and social development.

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.