Can enterprises pay social security for employees?

Legal analysis: Yes, social security can be paid in one lump sum when you retire, but you can't pay without a social security account before.

Legal basis: People's Republic of China (PRC) Social Insurance Law.

Article 58 An employing unit shall, within 30 days from the date of employment, apply to the social insurance agency for social insurance registration for its employees. The social insurance agency shall verify the social insurance premium it should pay.

Article 63 If an employer fails to pay social insurance premiums in full and on time, the social insurance premium collection agency shall order it to pay or make up within a time limit. Under normal circumstances, the time limit for paying back insurance depends on the social insurance premium collection agencies and enterprises.