FSS: honest declaration is a legal requirement

The Social Security Fund (FSS) has reminded employers and residents that they must provide information honestly when making contributions; otherwise it may constitute a basis for criminal liability.
The bureau stressed that employers must honestly provide the employment details of their employees to the FSS, and pay contributions for them. Macau residents who have reached the age of 18 may apply for enrolment in the arbitrary system and make contributions to the system.
One of the requirements is that the person must have been in Macau for at least 183 days in the 12 months before filing the application. The FSS noted that it has a mechanism for conducting verifications. If a person is found to have falsely provided information or used false statements with the intent of obtaining improper benefits for themselves or for others, the case will be referred to the Public Prosecutions Office.
According to the bureau, a culprit was recently sentenced following convictions concerning a dishonest declaration.
In addition, the FSS cited Law No. 4/2010 to explain the necessity of the social security installment. It stipulates that employers must make obligatory system contributions for their local employees, while other adult Macau residents can pay contributions by enrolling in the arbitrary system. AL