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LCA Compliance Guide

Step-by-step guide to preparing and submitting your Local Content Act filings.

1

Understand your obligations

Determine which submission types apply to your entity based on your role as a contractor, sub-contractor, or licensee.

2

Gather your data

Collect employment, procurement, training, and capacity development data from all relevant departments and partners.

3

Prepare your reports

Use the v4.1 templates or LCA Desk's guided wizard to structure your data into compliant report formats.

4

Review for compliance

Check for gaps, inconsistencies, and missing fields. LCA Desk's Compliance Gap Detection can automate this step.

5

Submit to the Secretariat

File before the deadline. Keep acknowledgement receipts and confirmation of submission for your records.

6

Maintain records

Keep all supporting documentation for potential audits. The Secretariat may request additional evidence at any time.

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