Application of Regulations to self–employed persons under the Act

(1) The Regulations made under the Act applying to employed persons, unless they are expressly varied or excluded by, or are inconsistent with these Regulations, shall also apply to self–employed persons who are insured pursuant to section 3 of the Act. (2) A person shall be entitled to pay contributions as a self–employed person, in the manner prescribed by the Board. (3) Participation shall be on a voluntary basis but once registered, the self–employed person shall contribute on a sustainable basis to the Social Security Fund. First Schedule.