Can a branch company pay social security independently?

The branch is not an independent legal person, and the head office needs to write a power of attorney to open an account and pay social security. Others are no different. The parent company and its subsidiaries have their own independent legal persons, which are independent companies with legal personality, have their own company names and articles of association, and carry out business activities in their own names. According to Article 57 of the Social Insurance Law of People's Republic of China (PRC), the employer shall, within 30 days from the date of establishment, apply to the local social insurance agency for social insurance registration with the 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.

Legal objectivity:

Article 4 of People's Republic of China (PRC) Social Insurance Law 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. Article 14 of the Company Law of People's Republic of China (PRC), a company may 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.