Everyone can be a member of NASSIT. It is mandatory for all employers to ensure that workers in their establishments/orgnaizations/businesses are registered with the National Social Security and Insurance Trust(NASSIT). Even if an organization employes only one worker, that worker must be registered and contributions paid on his behalf.

The registration process for self-employed requires that:

• All self-employed persons must complete two Registration Forms (SS 1A and SS 3) provided by NASSIT
• All completed forms must be verified by a NASSIT Inspector or Senior NASSIT Official
• All completed and endorsed SS3 Forms must be verified by a NASSIT Inspector or Senior NASSIT Official
• All verified employees will be issued with an identification/temporary registration number
• Verified self-employed persons will have their thumb impression captured, after which a permanent Social Security card will be issued to the employee.
• Where a person was formerly covered, he maintains his former Social Security Number
• Oe registration, each member is issued a social security card with a unique social security number that is valid forever.

Once registered, it is expected that self-employed persons will contribute as long as long as they continue to perform their declared trade, business or profession.

For more details see A Guide for the Self-Employed