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Q&A Regarding Foreigners Working in China Participate in Social Insurance (2)
Q&A Regarding Foreigners Working in China Participate in Social Insurance (2)
Q: | Who do foreigners working in China refer to? |
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Foreigners working in China refer to persons of non-Chinese nationality and legally work in China who have obtained employment certificates such as the Work Permit for Foreigners of the People's Republic of China, Resident Foreign Press Card, and residence certificates for foreigners, as well as permanent residence certificates for foreigners. |
Q: | Do enterprises need to participate in social insurance for foreigners they employ? |
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Foreigners employed by enterprises, public institutions, social organizations, private non enterprise units, foundations, law firms, accounting firms and other organizations that are legally registered in China should participate in social insurance according to law. |
Q: | Do foreign representatives of representative offices need to participate in social insurance? |
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Foreigners dispatched to work in registered branches or representative offices in China after signing employment contracts with overseas employers shall participate in social insurance according to law. |
Q: | When should an enterprise participate in social insurance for foreigners it employs? |
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If an enterprise employs foreigners, it shall handle social insurance registration for them within 30 days from the date of applying for employment certificates. |
Q: | Can foreigners who participate in social insurance enjoy social insurance benefits? |
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Foreigners who participate in social insurance and meet the conditions shall enjoy social insurance benefits according to law. |