Is it illegal to pay social security?

Legal analysis: Only by going through the payment procedures according to law can we enjoy the corresponding social security benefits according to the policy. If the employer fails to pay or make up the social insurance premium within the time limit, the social insurance premium collection agency may inquire about its deposit account in banks and other financial institutions, and may apply to the relevant administrative department at or above the county level for making a decision on the allocation of social insurance premiums, and notify its bank or other financial institutions in writing to allocate social insurance premiums. If the balance of the employer's account is less than the social insurance premium that should be paid, the social insurance premium collection agency may require the employer to provide guarantee and sign a deferred payment agreement.

Legal basis: Article 63 of People's Republic of China (PRC) Social Insurance Law. If the employer fails to pay social insurance premiums in full and on time, the social insurance premium collection agency shall order it to pay or make up within a time limit.