Question & AnswerQ&A (POEA MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 56 S. 1983)
The License/Authority shall be posted in the Company's or Agency's office in full view of the general public.
The License/Authority shall be renewed annually upon filing a request for renewal within 45 days prior to its expiry and upon compliance with the requirements of the Administration.
Recruitment activities outside the business address may only be conducted with prior authority from the Administration and such recruitment shall be supervised by the MOLE Regional Office either within its office premises or a designated place by the Regional Director.
No, the authority to conduct recruitment activities outside the registered office does not entitle the agency to establish a branch or extension office unless specifically authorized by the Administration.
Change or transfer of business address shall be made only upon prior authority from the Administrator in accordance with Memorandum Circular No. 8 dated 8 February 1983.
Designation of agents or representatives requires prior approval of POEA, and the agency assumes full responsibility for acts of its agents or representatives in connection with recruitment and placement. Agents or representatives shall not establish a branch or extension office unless expressly allowed by the Administration.
The certificate shall be surrendered three (3) years after its issuance and replaced by a new certificate.
The authority to establish extension or other offices shall be automatically cancelled or suspended upon suspension, cancellation, or expiration of the main office's License/Authority.