Does the company need photos to pay social security?

Legal analysis: companies do not need to take photos to provide social security for employees.

First, generally, when applying for social security, the photos on the second-generation ID card are ok, and the electronic version of the employee's second-generation ID card or registration photo is also ok.

Second, social insurance is a kind of insurance required by the state. The state develops social insurance undertakings, establishes a social insurance system and sets up a social insurance fund, with the aim of enabling workers to get help and enjoy insurance benefits in old age, illness, work injury, unemployment and childbirth.

Legal basis: Article 4 of the Social Insurance Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) * * * 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 ask 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.