Can the head office pay social security for the employees of the branch office?

The company refuses to pay social security for employees on the grounds of company regulations, and employees can report complaints to the local labor administrative department. According to the law, the employer shall apply for social insurance registration and pay social insurance premiums for its employees within 30 days from the date of employment.

Legal objectivity:

regulations on the implementation of labor contract law

Article 4

A branch established by an employer as stipulated in the Labor Contract Law may conclude a labor contract with a laborer as an employer if it has obtained a business license or registration certificate according to law;

If a business license or registration certificate is not obtained according to law, the employer may conclude a labor contract with the employee.

company law

Article 14

Companies can set up branches. The establishment of a branch company shall apply to the company registration authority for registration and obtain a business license. A branch company does not have legal person status, and its civil liability shall be borne by the company. A company may set up subsidiaries, which have legal personality and independently bear civil liabilities according to law.