Can I sign a labor contract without paying social security?

Legal analysis: under certain circumstances, it is not necessary to pay insurance when signing a labor contract. The Social Insurance Law stipulates that labor relations have been established, and when signing a labor contract, the employer must pay social security for the workers. Even if employees voluntarily do not participate in social security, the employer must pay social security in case of social security verification. However, the employer may not pay social insurance for re-employed personnel.

Legal basis: People's Republic of China (PRC) Labor Contract Law.

Article 3 The conclusion of a labor contract shall follow the principles of legality, fairness, equality, voluntariness, consensus through consultation, honesty and credibility. The labor contract concluded according to law is binding, and the employer and the employee shall perform the obligations stipulated in the labor contract.

Article 10 To establish labor relations, a written labor contract shall be concluded. If a labor relationship has been established and a written labor contract has not been concluded at the same time, a written labor contract shall be concluded within one month from the date of employment. If the employer and the employee conclude a labor contract before employment, the labor relationship shall be established from the date of employment.

Article 36 The employing unit and the employee may terminate the labor contract through consultation.