Renewal of the REPSE

Aspects to consider by service providers when requesting the renewal of their REPSE registration with the labor authority.

Nearly six months after specialized service providers began the renewal process for the “Registry of Specialized Service Providers or Specialized Works” (REPSE), few have managed to obtain this renewal.

Along the way, employers who joined the subcontractor registry in 2021 have encountered a series of difficulties related to the operation of the electronic platform http://repse.stps.gob.mx of the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare (STPS).

Preparatory Steps:

1. Identify the period for renewing the REPSE registration, following the schedule defined by the STPS in the Agreement that modifies the previous one, which sets out the general provisions for the registration of individuals or entities providing specialized services or executing specialized works referred to in Article 15 of the Federal Labor Law dated February 21, 2024.

For example, if the STPS granted the company Hilarious Inc. its REPSE registration on September 10, 2021, according to the reproduced calendar, it would need to request renewal during the period from June to August 2024.

2. Generate the compliance certificates from the Tax Administration Service (SAT), Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS), and National Workers' Housing Fund Institute (Infonavit), and verify that all contributions are up to date; if not, settle any outstanding debts and ensure that the certificate is positive.

3. Save the following documentation separately in PDF format, with a maximum size of two megabytes (legible and in color):

- Valid official identification of the legal representative (one page for the front and another for the back)

- Power of attorney for the legal representative

- Latest determination of employer-employee contribution rates (monthly and bimonthly)

- Updated articles of incorporation with the current corporate purpose

- Proof of address (utilities, property tax, phone)

- Certificate of registration in the Federal Taxpayers Registry (RFC)

- Registration certificate with the IMSS (employer card)

- Latest payroll CFDI for subcontracted workers

4. Have the current .key and .cer files of the SAT electronic signature available, along with the corresponding password.

5. Keep on hand the company data, such as the numbers for: Employer Registration and Class in the Occupational Risk Insurance, Registration with the Infonacot Institute, and Registration in the Business Training Information System (Sirce).