How to cancel social security account

You need to fulfill certain conditions and prepare relevant documents to go to the social security institution for cancellation procedures.

A. Understanding the conditions for canceling social security accounts

Before canceling a social security account, you first need to understand the conditions for cancellation. Generally speaking, you can apply to cancel your social security account if you meet one of the following conditions: you no longer need to participate in social insurance due to leaving, retiring, or going abroad for settlement; you no longer need to participate in social insurance due to the dissolution of the organization; you no longer need to participate in social insurance due to the dissolution of the organization; and you can apply for cancellation of your social security account if you meet the following conditions

Second, prepare the relevant materials

Preparing the materials required to cancel the social security account is an important step. Usually, the materials to be prepared include: the original and copy of the individual's valid identity document (e.g. ID card, passport, etc.); the original and copy of the social security card; relevant documents such as proof of leaving the job, proof of retirement, or proof of settlement abroad (depending on the circumstances); and other materials that may be required, such as proof of the unit's cancellation.

Third, go to the social security agency for cancellation procedures

After preparing the relevant materials, you need to go to the local social security agency for cancellation procedures. In the process, you need to fill out the cancellation application form and submit the above prepared materials. The social security agency will review the submitted materials and after confirming that there is no error, it will handle the cancellation procedures.

Fourth, confirm the cancellation results

After completing the cancellation procedures, you need to wait for the notification from the social security agency to confirm the cancellation results. Generally speaking, the social security agency will notify the cancellation result by SMS or email. If the cancellation is successful, the relevant funds in the account will also be disposed of in accordance with the regulations.

In summary:

To cancel a social security account, you need to fulfill certain conditions and prepare relevant documents to go to the social security institution for the cancellation procedure. During the process, you need to fill out the cancellation application form and submit relevant materials, and wait for the social security agency to review and confirm the cancellation results. After the cancellation is successful, the relevant funds in the account will be disposed of in accordance with the regulations.

Legal basis:

The Social Insurance Law of the People's Republic of China

Article 58 stipulates:

The employer shall apply to the social insurance agency for social insurance registration for its employees within thirty days from the date of employment. If it fails to register for social insurance, the social insurance agency shall authorize the social insurance premiums it shall pay.

Individual industrial and commercial households without employees who voluntarily participate in social insurance, part-time employees who do not participate in social insurance with their employers, and other flexibly employed persons shall apply to the social insurance administrative organization for social insurance registration.

The State establishes a nationally unified individual social security number. Individual social security numbers are citizens' identity numbers.

Article 60 stipulates:

Employers shall self-declare and pay social insurance premiums in full and on time, and shall not defer or reduce payment except for force majeure or other legal reasons. The social insurance premiums to be paid by employees shall be withheld and paid by the employer on behalf of the employee, and the employer shall inform the employee of the details of the payment of social insurance premiums on a monthly basis.

Individual entrepreneurs without employees, part-time workers who do not participate in social insurance with their employers, and other flexibly employed persons may pay social insurance premiums directly to the social insurance premium collection organization.