Is it illegal for enterprises not to pay housing provident fund?

Legal analysis: illegal, according to the housing provident fund regulations, the provident fund is compulsory to pay, and it is illegal for the company not to pay the housing provident fund. There are corresponding penalties, and employees can also complain to the housing provident fund management center.

Legal basis: Article 38 of the Regulations on the Management of Housing Provident Fund violates the provisions of these regulations. If the unit fails to pay or underpays the housing provident fund within the time limit, the housing provident fund management center shall order it to pay within a time limit; If the deposit is not made within the time limit, it may apply to the people's court for compulsory execution.