How do freelancers pay social security?

Social security for freelancers is paid according to the type of flexible employees. Part-time employees and other flexible employees who have reached the age of 16, men under the age of 60 and women under the age of 55, and have not participated in the basic old-age insurance for enterprise employees in the employer, may voluntarily participate in the basic old-age insurance for enterprise employees.

Method 1: online processing. Applicants for flexible employment log on to the homepage of the online service hall of human resources and social security in their province, apply for real-name registration and authentication, select personal services, click social insurance, select social insurance registration "Employment and social insurance registration for flexible employees" on the right, and click "Declaration" to register for insurance.

Method 2: Counter handling. The applicant shall bring his/her valid identity certificate (if applying as an agent, provide the valid identity certificate and power of attorney of the applicant and the agent) and apply to the social security office or the town (street) convenience service center or some bank-related service outlets. You can handle the bank withholding service.