Is it illegal for self-employed people not to buy social security for employees?

Self-employed individuals can not buy social security, but the situation should be distinguished as follows:

1. If the individual industrial and commercial households registered by the parties do not employ employees, they will only be operated by the parties themselves, and the self-employed individuals may not pay social security according to law, but the social security issues may be paid by the parties themselves;

2. If the individual industrial and commercial households registered by the parties employ employees and pay wages and salaries on a monthly basis, the parties concerned shall pay social security for the employees according to law, just like the company.

Legal basis:

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 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.

What are the requirements for handling social security cards?

1. Conditions for handling the unit: The employer must apply for social insurance registration with the local social insurance agency within 30 days from the date of obtaining the business license or approving the establishment;

2. Personal handling conditions: household registration personnel or long-term residents; Did not participate in any social insurance system in social security.