After an in-depth investigation carried out by the Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP), a list of 1,200 irregular subcontracting companies was published on the body’s website. This measure aims to put an end to illegal activities in the subcontracting sector in Kinshasa and to combat the loss of nearly 8 billion US dollars each year for the Congolese state.
During the inspection, it was discovered that many companies did not respect the law with regard to their statutes, including the presence of foreign shareholders holding more than 51% of the shares, in violation of the rules of subcontracting. In addition, cases of fraud against the law have been identified, in particular with the use of nominees which concealed the true involvement of the partners.
As part of this measure, lead companies will be notified of deregistered outsourcing companies, and any collaboration with these companies will result in immediate sanctions for the lead companies. This action is part of the desire of the President of the Republic Felix Tshisekedi to allow the Congolese to access subcontracting markets.
It is important to note that the list published by the ARSP constitutes only a part of the non-compliant companies in the field of subcontracting. The organization plans to extend its controls to other provinces with high economic activity, such as Katanga, the two Kivus, Kasai and the northeast of the DRC.
Faced with this situation, ARSP urges concerned parties to consult its website in order to comply with the law and avoid the consequences of illegal activity. This initiative aims to promote transparency and fairness in the outsourcing sector in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
This is an important measure to combat illegal practices in the subcontracting sector in Kinshasa, and paves the way for an improvement in the economy and governance in the country. By ensuring fair competition and strengthening compliance with laws and regulations, the DRC will be able to maximize the economic benefits of its subcontracting activities and thus contribute to the sustainable development of the country.
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