Can a company that fails to pay social security be cancelled?

Legal analysis: employers need to withhold certain social security fees when paying employees monthly. If the company is in arrears for a long time, it will be cancelled. According to the law, before the cancellation of the company, it must be liquidated to settle the debts owed, including the insurance premiums owed to employees. If it is not resolved, the original shareholders of the company shall bear the responsibility.

Legal basis: Article 2 of the Social Insurance Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) The state establishes social insurance systems such as basic old-age insurance, basic medical insurance, industrial injury insurance, unemployment insurance, maternity insurance, etc., to protect citizens' right to get material help from the state and society according to law in case of old age, illness, industrial injury, unemployment and maternity.

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.

People's Republic of China (PRC) Social Insurance Law Article 4 Employers and individuals in People's Republic of China (PRC) pay social insurance premiums according to law, and have the right to inquire about payment records and personal rights and interests records, and require 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.