Does the company have to buy social security?

Legal analysis: the company must pay social security for its employees, which is a legal obligation, even if the workers themselves are unwilling to pay for the company.

Legal basis: Article 58 of the Social Insurance Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) stipulates that the employer shall apply to the social insurance agency for social insurance registration for employees within 30 days from the date of employment. If the social insurance has not been registered, the social insurance agency shall verify the social insurance premium it should pay.

Article 38 of the Labor Contract Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) stipulates that if the employer fails to pay social insurance premiums for employees according to law, the employees may terminate the labor contract, and the employer shall also pay economic compensation.