What does Shanghai social security need to open an account?

First of all, the unit needs to apply for insurance in the social security bureau where the unit is registered.

Need to fill in the social insurance registration form and on-the-job personnel registration form. , and provide the original and photocopy of the business license; Original and photocopy of the local tax registration certificate, organization code, photocopy of the ID card of the insured employee, and recent salary roster of the insured unit.

Further reading: How to buy insurance, which is good, and teach you how to avoid these "pits" of insurance.