Private Recruitment and Placement Agency (PRPA) License

Private Recruitment and Placement Agency (PRPA) License

Contents

    Private Recruitment and Placement Agency License.
    Clients / Applicants.
    Requirements for New/Renewal License.
    Requirements for Establishment of Branch Office / Renewal of Authority to Operate a Branch Office.
    Validity Period of PRPA License.
    License Fee.
    Where to apply.
    Click here to download the application form.
    Click here to download the list of qualifications and requirements.
    Click here to download the important reminders to applicants and employers seeking assistance from a Licensed PRPA.
    Click here to download the implementing rules and guidelines.
    For additional information visit the Bureau of Local Employment website at www.ble.dole.gov.ph.



Private Recruitment and Placement Agency License

     Under Article 25 of the Labor Code of the Philippines, as amended, the Department is mandated to govern and regulate the activities of all individuals and entities engaged in the recruitment and placement of persons for local employment.

     The Private Recruitment and Placement Agency License is a license issued by the Department authorizing an individual, partnership, corporation or entity to operate a private recruitment and placement agency for local employment.



Applicants/Clients

    Must be a Filipino citizen, if single proprietorship. In case of partnership or a corporation, at least seventy-five percent (75%) of the authorized capital stock must be owned and controlled by Filipino citizens.
    Must have a minimum net worth of P200,000.00 in the case of single proprietorship and partnership or a minimum paid-up capital ofP500,000.00 in the case of corporation.
    The owner, partners or the officers of the corporation must be of good moral character and not otherwise disqualified by law.
    Must have an office space with a minimum floor area of fifty (50) square meters.
    Must issue an undertaking on the following:
        That they will not engage in the recruitment of children below 15 years of age or place children below 18 years old in hazardous occupation in accordance with Republic Act No. 9231 and other related laws, and;
        That they will assume full responsibility for all claims and liabilities which may arise in connection with the use of the license.
    Must have undergone orientation on rules and regulations on local recruitment.



Requirements:

    For New/Renewal License
        Duly filled up and notarized application form with undertaking.
        Certified copy of Certificate of Registration of firm or business name from Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Business Name Registration for Single Proprietorship; or SEC Registration/By-Laws/Articles of Incorporation/Articles of Partnership for Partnership and/or Corporation - original copy to be presented.
            Must have a minimum paid-up capital of P500,000.00 for corporation.
            Must have a minimum net worth of P200,000.00 for single proprietorship and partnership.
        Specific address and location map of the office/proposed office.
        Specific address and location map of the office/proposed office.
        Contract of Lease for two (2) years or Owner’s Certificate/Title of Office location (minimum office floor area of 50 sq.m.) - original copy to be presented.
        Updated NBI Clearance of the applicant-owner, of the partners in the case of partnership or all the officers and members of the Board of Directors in the case of corporation - original copy to be presented.
        Organizational structure and list of all officers and personnel with their respective bio-data, two (2) passport size picture and detailed statement of their duties and responsibilities.
        Income Tax Return (ITR) for the last two (2) years, as the case may be - original copy to be presented.
        Sworn statement of assets and liabilities and/or duly audited financial statement, as the case may be.
        List of all authorized representatives, if any; who must be at least high school graduate, with their corresponding bio-data, two (2) passport size pictures, high school diploma or other proof of educational attainment duly authenticated, NBI clearance and Special Power of Attorney (SPA).
        Certificate of attendance to orientation on rules and regulations on local recruitment.
        if for renewal, the following additional requirements are required:
            DOLE Certificate of No Pending/Has Pending Case - original copy to be presented.
            Original copy of existing license.
            Proof of Publication of the previous license.
                * The application for renewal shall be filed not later than thirty (30) days before expiration of the same.
                * The PRPA License cannot be renewed if the licensee/proprietor, or any of the partners and board directors have been convicted by the regular courts for violation of the Labor Code, as amended and its Implementing Rules and Regulations, or if it has been previously revoked.
    For Establishment of Branch Office/Renewal of Authority to Operate a Branch Office.
        Certified copy of the current license
        Organizational structure of the branch office, including duly notarized appointments.
        NBI Clearance, bio-data and two (2) passport-size pictures of the branch manager and staff members.
        Certification that the branch office has office space with a minimum floor area of fifty (50) sq.m.
        Certification that the licensee has no pending case from the DOLE Regional Office which issued the license and where the applicant will establish a branch office.
        List of all authorized representatives, if any;  who must be at least high school graduate, with their corresponding bio-data, two (2) passport size pictures, high school diploma or other proof of educational attainment duly authenticated, NBI clearance and Special Power of Attorney (SPA).



Validity Period of License

    Two(2) years, renewable every 2 years



License Fee:

    Schedule of Fees


   

New or Renewal of License
   

Authority to operate a Branch  Office


   

Single Proprietorship
   

Corporation/ Partnership

Filing Fee
   

P1,000.00
   

P3,000.00
   

P1,000.00

License Fee
   

P6,000.00 
   

P6,000.00
   

P3,000.00

Cash Bond
   

P25,000.00
   

P25,000.00
   



Surety Bond
   

P100,000.00
   

P100,000.00
   

Additional P50,000.00

Replacement of Lost License
   

P600.00

Penalty

        P5,000.00 - Non publication of license.
        10,000.00 - Late filing of application.



Where to apply

       DOLE Regional Office



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