Overview
Welcome to the Sharjah Social Security Fund FAQ section! Here, you'll find answers to the most common inquiries about our services, regulations, and benefits. If you need further assistance, feel free to contact us.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Social Security Benefits Provided By SSSF Taxable?
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How Can Individuals Update Their Information Or Status With SSSF?
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How Can Beneficiaries Access Their Social Security Benefits From SSSF?
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Who can subscribe to the Sharjah Social Security Fund?
Every Emirati citizen or the child of an Emirati mother holding Sharjah registration can subscribe to the fund.
What is the Sharjah Social Security Fund?
Sharjah Social Security Fund is the entity responsible for managing the social security system in Sharjah, aiming to provide pensions and benefits for employees upon retirement.
What is the percentage of monthly contributions borne by the employee and the employer?
The employee contributes 5% of the subscription salary, while the employer contributes 15%.
What are the conditions for subscribing to the Sharjah Social Security Fund?
The insured person must be at least 18 years old and not older than 60 and must be medically fit for work.
How is the subscription period calculated?
The subscription period is calculated based on the actual service period for which contributions are paid, including leave and secondment periods.
What are the cases of entitlement to a retirement pension?
Pensions are granted in cases of death, total disability, medical unfitness, reaching retirement age, resignation under certain conditions, and disciplinary dismissal.
How is the retirement pension calculated?
The pension is calculated at 60% of the pensionable salary for 15 years of contributions, increasing by 2% for each additional year up to a maximum of 100%.
What is the minimum retirement pension?
The minimum retirement pension must not be less than AED 17,500 per month.
Who are the beneficiaries of the retirement pension in case of the insured person's death?
Eligible beneficiaries include the spouse, children, parents, siblings, and grandchildren.
What are the procedures for merging previous service periods?
Previous service periods in the federal government, local authorities, military service, and others can be combined, provided the necessary contributions are paid.
What is the Benefit Exchange System?
The Benefits Exchange System allows the merging of previous service periods for insured persons continuing in service under the inter-pension fund benefit exchange system in the country.
How are cases of total or partial disability handled?
Total or partial disability is determined by a specialized medical committee, and pension entitlement is based on the degree of disability.
What are the employer obligations towards the Sharjah Social Security Fund?
Employers must register employees, pay contributions on time, and submit required data to the fund.
What are the penalties for violating the provisions of the Social Security Law?
Penalties include imprisonment and fines of up to AED 5,000, in addition to repaying any unduly received amounts.
Are Social Security Benefits Provided By SSSF Taxable?
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How Can Individuals Update Their Information Or Status With SSSF?
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What are the cases of entitlement to a retirement pension?
Pensions are granted in cases of death, total disability, medical unfitness, reaching retirement age, resignation under certain conditions, and disciplinary dismissal.
How is the retirement pension calculated?
The pension is calculated at 60% of the pensionable salary for 15 years of contributions, increasing by 2% for each additional year up to a maximum of 100%.
What is the minimum retirement pension?
The minimum retirement pension must not be less than AED 17,500 per month.
Who are the beneficiaries of the retirement pension in case of the insured person's death?
Eligible beneficiaries include the spouse, children, parents, siblings, and grandchildren.
How are cases of total or partial disability handled?
Total or partial disability is determined by a specialized medical committee, and pension entitlement is based on the degree of disability.
What are the procedures for disbursing the end-of-service gratuity?
The end-of-service gratuity is paid based on the pensionable salary: one and a half months' salary for each of the first five years, two months for the next five, and three months for any additional years.
How Can Beneficiaries Access Their Social Security Benefits From SSSF?
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Who can subscribe to the Sharjah Social Security Fund?
Every Emirati citizen or the child of an Emirati mother holding Sharjah registration can subscribe to the fund.
What are the conditions for subscribing to the Sharjah Social Security Fund?
The insured person must be at least 18 years old and not older than 60 and must be medically fit for work.
What are the cases of stopping a son's pension?
The son's pension stops at 21 but continues if he is disabled or a student until 28 or until employment.
What are the penalties for not registering employees in the fund?
Employers failing to register employees must pay an additional amount of 25% of the monthly contribution for each late registration.
What are the employer's obligations regarding employee registration?
Employers must register employees with the fund within a month of their start date and submit required data.