Everything you need to know about the 2026 law on local content in the DRC: subcontracting rules, compliance for your company and risks of penalties.
June 30, 2026 marks a major milestone in the legal framework for business in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. With the promulgation of the new text amending legislation on subcontracting in the private sector, the Congolese legislature is significantly strengthening economic regulation. Faced with this regulatory tightening, business leaders, legal directors and compliance officers must imperatively reassess their contractual arrangements and their governance to avoid heavy penalties.