PCAB Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board

ARCC New Registration

For Government Infrastructure Projects

Overview

ARCC stands for Authority to Register for Government Infrastructure Projects. This registration is required for PCAB-licensed contractors intending to participate in public construction biddings. Only contractors with at least 60% Filipino equity and a valid Regular Contractor's License can apply.

Steps to Apply

Step 1: Prepare Requirements

  • Active PCAB Online Licensing Portal Account
  • Valid Regular Contractor's License reflected on your account
  • Digital forms for ARCC New Registration completed
  • Reference: PCAB Categorization & Classification Table (PCAB-QMS-REF-001)

Step 2: Log in to PCAB Online Licensing Portal

  • Visit www.pcab.construction.gov.ph or www.pcabgovph.com
  • Use your existing account (Do NOT create a new one)
  • If you lost access, email pcab@construction.gov.ph with a request letter, contractor's license copy, and valid ID

Step 3: Accomplish Digital Forms

  1. Go to ARCC → New Registration for Government Infrastructure Projects
  2. Choose either: Copy Form from previous submission, or New Application
  3. Fill out Contractor's General Information: firm details, licensing history, category & classifications, project kinds and size range, officer & stockholder info
  4. Submit the form

Step 4: Payment of Application Fees

  1. On the Payment Page of your application, review your Order Summary.
  2. Choose your preferred payment method: Visa (Credit/Debit), GCash, or Maya.
  3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete payment using your selected method.
  4. Once payment is successful, a system-generated confirmation receipt appears on your screen and a copy is sent to your registered email.
  5. Click Pay to complete the transaction.
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