Can the company entrust another company to pay social security?

Legal analysis: It is illegal to entrust other companies to pay social security for employees.

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

Article 57 An employing unit shall, within 30 days from the date of its establishment, apply to the local social insurance agency for social insurance registration with its business license, registration certificate or unit seal. The social insurance agency shall, within fifteen days from the date of receiving the application, examine and issue the social insurance registration certificate.

Article 58 An employing unit shall, within 30 days from the date of employment, apply to the social insurance agency for social insurance registration for its employees.