Our Licences & Certifications — Glocal Workforce Nepal

Why licensing matters for Nepali workers

Nepal's Foreign Employment Act 2007 was enacted specifically to protect Nepali workers from fraudulent and exploitative recruitment. The Act requires every manpower agency to hold a valid DOFE licence, file a pre-approved demand letter before advertising any vacancy, and submit signed worker contracts to the Department of Foreign Employment.

An agency without a valid DOFE licence cannot legally advertise foreign jobs, cannot legally process your labour permit, and cannot legally accept service charges from you. If you are approached by someone offering a foreign job without a visible DOFE licence number, that is a warning sign of fraud. Always verify.

GWN's compliance record

Glocal Workforce Nepal has held a valid DOFE licence continuously since 2000 — 25 years of annual renewal without a single compliance sanction, complaint uphold or licence suspension. Our compliance team submits all required documentation to DOFE before each batch of worker deployments, and our records are available for DOFE inspection at any time.

We exceed minimum DOFE requirements in several areas: we archive worker contracts for five years beyond the contract term; we file welfare-fund registration for 100% of deployed workers (not just those required by law); and we submit quarterly welfare reports for workers in complex destinations including Israel, Japan and South Korea.

Primary government approvals

DOFE licence and welfare-fund registration

DOFE Manpower Licence

1722/081/082

Department of Foreign Employment, Government of Nepal

Foreign Employment Act 2007 (2064 BS), Section 8

The primary government authorisation that permits Glocal Workforce Nepal Pvt. Ltd. to recruit Nepali workers for overseas employment and to act as their sending agent. This licence requires annual renewal, a clean compliance record and submission of audited financial accounts to the Department of Foreign Employment.

Authorises overseas recruitment across all 28 destination countries
Requires zero DOFE complaint or sanction record for renewal
Mandates filing of demand letters and worker contracts with DOFE before each deployment
Subject to on-site DOFE inspection at any time

Active — Renewed annuallyVerify on DOFE portal

High-resolution licence scan available on request — email [email protected]

Foreign Employment Promotion Board Registration

FEPB Member — Active

Foreign Employment Promotion Board, Government of Nepal

Foreign Employment Act 2007, Section 35

FEPB registration is mandatory for all licensed manpower agencies. It ensures that every worker we deploy is covered by the Government of Nepal Welfare Fund — providing NPR 700,000 insurance coverage for accidental death, NPR 500,000 for natural death and full medical and repatriation benefits for illness or injury abroad.

NPR 700,000 accidental death benefit for deployed workers
NPR 500,000 natural death benefit
Full repatriation coverage for illness or death abroad
Medical treatment allowance for workplace injuries

ActiveVerify on FEPB portal

High-resolution licence scan available on request — email [email protected]

Memberships & ethical pledges

Industry standing and voluntary commitments

Nepal Association of Foreign Employment Agencies (NAFEA)

NAFEA — Industry Trade Association

Active Member

GWN is a member of NAFEA, the apex industry association for licensed Nepali manpower agencies. NAFEA membership requires a valid DOFE licence and compliance with the association's code of conduct, which supplements government regulations with additional ethical standards.

Nepal Chamber of Commerce

Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC)

Active Member

Membership of Nepal's premier business chamber, reflecting GWN's standing as a registered, tax-compliant Nepali private limited company with a strong business track record.

PAN & Inland Revenue Registration

Inland Revenue Department, Government of Nepal

Active — Annual Audit Filed

GWN is a fully registered, tax-compliant Nepali private limited company with PAN registration and annual audited accounts on file with the Inland Revenue Department.

ILO Fair Recruitment Principles Pledge

International Labour Organization

Self-declared public commitment

GWN has publicly committed to all 10 ILO Fair Recruitment Principles, covering transparency, non-discrimination, worker ownership of documents, accurate job descriptions, freedom of movement and access to grievance mechanisms.

IRIS Standard for Ethical Recruitment

International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Aligned — self-assessment completed

GWN operates in alignment with the IRIS Standard for Ethical Recruitment published by the International Organization for Migration — covering fair fees, contract transparency, access to remedy and worker well-being.

Verification guide

How workers can verify any agency's DOFE licence

Every Nepali job-seeker should verify an agency's licence before paying any fee or signing any document. Here is how to do it.

1

Visit the DOFE Online Portal

Go to dofe.gov.np and navigate to the licence verification section. Enter GWN's licence number: 1722/081/082.

2

Search by company name

You can also search by company name: 'Glocal Workforce Nepal Pvt. Ltd.' The DOFE database shows current licence status, renewal date and any recorded complaints.

3

Call DOFE directly

The Department of Foreign Employment helpline is available during office hours. Any licensed agency's details can be verbally confirmed. Do not proceed with any agency you cannot verify.

4

Request original licence scan

Email our compliance team at [email protected] to request a high-resolution scan of our DOFE licence, FEPB registration certificate and latest renewal.

Need verification for due diligence?

We are happy to share high-resolution scans of all our licences and provide a direct contact at the Department of Foreign Employment for independent verification. Get in touch with our compliance team.

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