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Social protection
Social Security Fund (SSF)
Nepal's contribution-based social-security system has tracks and benefits that depend on employment category and current operating procedures.
Good fit when
- Formal-sector contributors
- Eligible informal, self-employed or foreign-employment contributors under the applicable track
Watch-outs
- Benefits and contribution rules differ by category
- Current Nepali-language procedures are the controlling source
Current published cost/contribution: Use the official category calculator/procedure; WorkHelp does not invent one rate.
Eligibility and full comparison
Eligibility snapshot
- Depends on formal, informal/self-employed or foreign-employment category
- Employer and contributor registration rules may apply
May not suit
- Anyone choosing a contribution category without checking the current procedure
Benefits
- Operating schemes include protection and retirement-related benefits
- Contributor service and claim channels are available
Verify on official website ↗Social Security Fund Nepal · reviewed 24 Aug 2026