Articles about the Social Security Fund (SSF) in Nepal.
SSF Nepal FAQ pages are everywhere, but many mix up myths and facts. This is the definitive one: 25 real questions about the Social Security Fund (Samajik Suraksha Kosh, SSF), answered clearly and grouped by theme, with the myths busted along the way. Think of it as the hub that ties together everything in our […]
The SSF scholarship — more precisely the children’s education allowance under the Social Security Fund (Samajik Suraksha Kosh, SSF) — makes sure a child’s schooling does not end when a contributing parent dies. Paying 40% for up to two children, it is a lifeline that keeps education going through a family’s hardest years. This guide
SSF Children’s Education Scholarship: 40% Benefit Guide Read More »
SSF compliance Nepal is a monthly discipline, not a one-time task. For employers and payroll teams, staying compliant with the Social Security Fund (Samajik Suraksha Kosh, SSF) means enrolling workers, calculating contributions correctly, hitting the 15th deadline every month, handling the salary ceiling, and processing joiners and leavers cleanly. This checklist turns SSF compliance Nepal
SSF Compliance Checklist for Employers & Payroll Teams Read More »
The SSF tax benefit is one of the fund’s most underappreciated advantages. Beyond the medical, accident, family, and pension protection, your Social Security Fund (Samajik Suraksha Kosh, SSF) contributions can carry meaningful tax advantages — including a notable exemption from the 1% social security tax (SST). This guide explains how the tax benefit works, the
SSF Tax Benefits in Nepal: How Much Tax You Save Read More »
An SSF penalty employer situation arises the moment a company fails to deposit its Social Security Fund (Samajik Suraksha Kosh, SSF) contributions on time. If you have spotted a missing month on your statement, or you are an employer who has fallen behind, the consequences are real: a 10% interest penalty, strong enforcement powers, and
Employer Didn’t Deposit SSF? Penalties & Your Rights Read More »
An SSF loan lets you tap the money you have built up in the Social Security Fund (Samajik Suraksha Kosh, SSF) without walking away from the scheme. The headline option is the special loan of up to 80% of your retirement saving — often called SSF sapati by contributors. This guide explains the loan types,
SSF Loans: Special Loan (80%) & Contributor Loan Guide Read More »
The SSF claim process is where all your contributions finally pay off — but only if you know how to file correctly. Whether you are claiming medical costs, an accident benefit, maternity support, a family survivor benefit, or your pension, the Social Security Fund (Samajik Suraksha Kosh, SSF) follows a broadly similar flow with scheme-specific
How to Claim SSF Benefits: Process, Forms & Timelines Read More »
An SSF job change is one of the moments contributors worry about most: will switching employers reset my savings, break my pension eligibility, or lose my history? The reassuring answer is no — the Social Security Fund (Samajik Suraksha Kosh, SSF) is built around a portable, lifelong account. This guide explains how your SSN carries
Section 11 of the SSF Listing Procedure 2075 says a registration number does not survive dissolution, liquidation or bankruptcy — plus the 17 industry codes hidden inside your number.
SSF Registration Number: The 17 Industry Codes — and When It Gets Cancelled Read More »
SSF foreign nationals coverage answers a question many expats and their employers ask: do non-Nepali workers employed in Nepal fall under the Social Security Fund (Samajik Suraksha Kosh, SSF)? The short answer is that foreign nationals working for covered enterprises in Nepal can come within the social security framework, with specific provisions around their participation