How to Apply for a PENCOM COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE (PCC)

PCC is one of the most required certificate a business owner especially a contractor must have in order to bid for Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) contracts. 

Having this certificate is a proof that the company have remitted all pension contributions for their staff for the fiscal year. To get your PCC, you'll need to submit some documents to PenCom, including:

A list of your employees (certified by someone authorized in your company).

Details of your monthly pension contributions for both you (employer) and your employees (minimum 10% and 8% respectively).

Proof of remittance (payment records) for these contributions. The time frame depends on your company's history.

Evidence of any outstanding pension contributions or penalties being settled (if applicable).

Proof of transferring pension funds to a licensed operator (if your company had a pension plan before June 2004).

Evidence of a valid Group Life Insurance Policy for your employees (certificate, policy document, and payment proof).

Processing Time and Results

It takes PenCom about 15 working days to process your application. You can then pick up your PCC or find out if it was successful at the same office where you submitted your documents.

They also update a list of issued certificates daily on their website: https://www.pencom.gov.ng/.

Remember: Obtaining a PCC is an essential step to ensure your business complies with regulations and operates responsibly towards your employees' future.

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