Home Blog What are the obligations related to payroll? Human Resource | Payroll What are the obligations related to payroll? InCorp Editorial Team 17 June 2025 1 minutes reading time Table of Contents Health Insurance and Social Security Insurance (BPJS) are mandatory. The company and the employee will bear a certain percentage, respectively. Another obligation is tax withholding. The percentage and type of taxes vary from case to case. Contact us to get information on your specific field. Read Full Bio Verified by Heldy Narua Senior External Finance Manager at InCorp Indonesia Heldy, with seven years of experience, leads InCorp Indonesia's External Finance team, specializing in reliable Payroll Outsourcing and Finance Management solutions. She has an Accounting and Business Administration degree from Sampoerna University and Oregon State University. She is certified with Brevet AB, highlighting her technical expertise and commitment to client success. Frequently Asked Questions What is the Indonesian employment status in PMA company? In Indonesia, employment arrangements are categorized into temporary employment agreements (PKWT) and permanent employment agreements (PKWTT). Temporary contracts are for short-term, seasonal, or experimental work, while permanent contracts are for continuous employment. Is it required to hire Indonesian staff in the PMA company? In Indonesia, the necessity of hiring Indonesian employees by foreign companies typically arises from commercial requirements, regulatory mandates in specific sectors like construction or shipping, or as part of employing foreigners to fulfill knowledge transfer obligations. How does the HR outsourcing mechanism work? As your HR outsourcing provider, InCorp signs a standard employment agreement with an outsourced employee. After this, we take care of the employee’s payroll in coordination with your company. InCorp is also responsible for paying the salary to the employee. What are the standard regulations regarding employment in Indonesia? The standard regulations state: Minimum salary of IDR 3.9 mil for the Jakarta region 12-day annual leave (minimum) BPJS coverage Holiday allowance Get in touch with us. 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