Can a PMA company hire expats in Indonesia?

  • InCorp Editorial Team
  • 17 June 2025
  • 1 minutes reading time

Yes, PMA companies in Indonesia can hire expatriates, but certain positions are restricted by the Ministry of Manpower. Expatriates need both working and stay permits, and employers must employ Indonesian counterparts for each expatriate employee, typically at a ratio of at least one Indonesian counterpart per expatriate.

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