Home Blog What other things should be considered when hiring local and foreign employees in Indonesia? Uncategorized What other things should be considered when hiring local and foreign employees in Indonesia? InCorp Editorial Team 16 June 2025 1 minutes reading time Table of Contents There are a few things to consider, such as: Prohibit any form of discrimination and provide equal opportunity for Indonesians and expatriates Increase the competence of workers by giving or encouraging job training. Follow the termination procedures (Terminating an employee in Indonesia can be long, tedious, and expensive. Observe working hours, holidays, and overtime regulations Give mandatory employee benefits, including social security and health insurance Withhold only the right amount of income tax on behalf of the employees Follow the wages and other benefits outlined by the law Process work permits for foreign employees Read Full Bio Verified by Daris Salam COO Indonesia at InCorp Indonesia With more than 10 years of expertise in accounting and finance, Daris Salam dedicates his knowledge to consistently improving the performance of InCorp Indonesia and maintaining clients and partnerships. Frequently Asked Questions How many incorporation types exist in Indonesia? In Indonesia, there are three company types that you can establish based on your business nature, requirements, and preferences. Local Company (PT): 100% local ownership. Foreign Company (PT PMA): can be entirely owned by foreigners; however, restrictions in business sectors apply Representative Office: a branch of the parent company overseas whose purpose is to conduct marketing-related activities without generating income or profits Is it safe to register a product under a local distributor? Yes and no. It is vital to choose a reliable distributor as they will register the product under their company and become the product license holder and the import license holder. Changing the local distributor is easier if you are satisfied with the cooperation. What is PT (Perseroan Terbatas)? PT (Perseroan Terbatas) is the Indonesian term for a limited liability company. Can you provide pricing details for HR outsourcing services? To provide you with accurate pricing information for our HR outsourcing services, we consider the complexities of your inquiries and the dynamic nature of regulations in Indonesia. 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