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Get assistance from experts with a decade of experience in assisting international business owners expanding into Indonesia.
Avoid any bureaucratic complexity when closing your company by engaging with our experienced legal advisors.
What type of legal entities should you choose to register a company in Indonesia? We can assist you in choosing which is the best one to grow your business.
To help businesses survive during this unfortunate time, InCorp provides corporate recovery in Indonesia and insolvency services.
Granting an environmental permit in Indonesia needs an Environmental Impact Analysis (AMDAL) in advance.
Obtaining property & land ownership in Indonesia offers some challenges for foreigners. However, buying property in Indonesia is attainable with specific resources and documents.
Recent regulatory changes have a knock-on effect on Indonesia's Merger & Acquisition landscape. Check on how we can navigate you through your M&A in Indonesia.
InCorp provides Virtual Office services Indonesia in various locations: Jakarta, Bali, Semarang, Surabaya, and Batam.
Business process outsourcing in Indonesia is a viable option to streamline bureaucratic complexities that hurdle your business expansion objectives.
InCorp offers a complete range of accounting service Indonesia, from tax reporting to auditing.
With professional financial audit services from InCorp, you can ensure all accounting activities are accurately recorded and compliant with Indonesian regulations.
Using an Employer of Record service to set your roots in Indonesia opens the doors to new opportunities in the country.
Financial and Operational Resilience services from InCorp are developed to support businesses and help them survive during this difficult time.
Payroll services in Indonesia are a practical solution to avoid unnecessary complexities while you focus on growing your business.
Using a recruitment agency in Indonesia will help you hire the best candidates for your company, saving you time and money.
Tax consulting in Indonesia are the shortcuts to fulfill the administrative obligations with high accuracy and in a timely manner.
The Indonesian government promotes tax holidays as one of the fiscal incentives to attract major foreign direct investment in Indonesia.
Operating businesses in Indonesia, entrepreneurs must comply with the regulations accordingly, especially concerning taxes.
Immigration in Indonesia is one of the strictest and most complex processes due to its ever-changing regulations. InCorp provides a seamless experience in obtaining your stay and work permits.
Avoid any hassles by engaging with an experienced visa agent in Indonesia.
A dependent visa Indonesia is a document that allows foreigners to bring their family while settling down in the country.
Investor KITAS Indonesia is a stay permit that offers many benefits to investors that invest in the country.
Overseas Visas are required for Indonesians who are planning to stay abroad for an extended period of time.
KITAP is a permanent stay visa for foreigners who have intentions to stay in Indonesia.
Foreign retirees often find their plans stuck due to the complex visa application process. InCorp helps expedite the process.
Obtaining a social visa is daunting if you are not familiar with the country’s complex bureaucratic processes. Consult with us for a seamless Indonesian visa application experience.
Foreigners married to an Indonesian citizen are eligible for a spouse-sponsored KITAS.
Learn how to obtain an Indonesian tourist visa seamlessly and securely, directly from a trusted visa and travel agent.
Get assistance from a trusted visa agent in Indonesia to make your traveling plan to Indonesia even more convenient.
Expedite your Indonesian work permit application process by engaging with a trusted visa agent.
All imported goods must obtain permission granted by specific governing bodies prior to entering the local market.
Learn more about the cosmetic product registration services in Indonesia.
Learn more about exporting goods to Indonesia.
Learn more about the food & beverage product registration services in Indonesia
Learn how to go through halal certification in Indonesia directly from experts successfully.
Learn more about the health supplement product registration services in Indonesia.
Learn more about the household product registration services in Indonesia.
Learn more about importing goods from Indonesia
An Importer of Record in Indonesia is a legal service that enables companies to import products into Indonesia, through an import partner.
Learn more about the medical device registration services in Indonesia.
Register a trademark is necessary to avoid legal issues in the future. InCorp can help you with Trademark Registration services in Indonesia.
Compliance is one of the most challenging parts of business overseas, especially in a country packed with complex bureaucratic processes such as Indonesia.
Updating business documents to align with your company’s growth can be a hassle.
Due Diligence services are needed to assess the credibility of the company or partner you wish to work with or acquire in Indonesia
From Company Regulations to Employment Agreement Drafting, Employment law services from InCorp will help you to compliance with employment policy in Indonesia.
InCorp’s legal consultation services in Indonesia are crafted to help your business settle and fully comply with the latest regulations.
Organizations must continuously evolve and transform to remain competitive and relevant in todays global environment ...
Companies face many opportunities and challenges as a result of a changing market and regulatory landscape ...
Adopting Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) practices can improve your company’s value ...
Risk Management services from InCorp Indonesia can assist companies in building confidence when making future business decisions ...
Transfer Pricing in Indonesia occurs when a company performs an internal transaction within the same business group or its subsidiaries
InCorp's transfer pricing advisory services in Indonesia are marked by the objective to support our clients' business needs.
Our transfer pricing services provide you with a hassle-free experience while still complying with the legal aspects of transfer pricing in Indonesia.
As the market-entry consulting firm in Indonesia, InCorp provides a wide range of customized solutions to ease the business incorporation process.
Both natural and legal persons are entitled to open a bank account in Indonesia. Find out how to open a bank account in Indonesia, here.
InCorp can help you find a trusted Buying Agent Indonesia for product sourcing in Indonesia. Contact us now for a free consultation.
InCorp can help foreigners to get the driving license in Indonesia, whether SIM A or SIM C. Check out the requirements and the procedure, here.
IMEI Registration in Indonesia is necessary to ensure telecommunication devices from abroad can function properly in Indonesia.
With offices in Jakarta, Bali, Semarang, SUrabaya, and Batam, InCorp is ready to assist you as a local partner and distributor in Indonesia.
InCorp can help you to select the trusted local partners to import and distribute your products in Indonesia.
Improve your business by knowing the market conditions in Indonesia through market research services in Indonesia.
InCorp can help you gain information about your competitor's product through mystery shopping.
Indonesia is one of the strongest economies in the Southeast Asia region. Its economic growth is pegged at a steady rate of 5.8% increase within the last 10 years with all its companies required to secure export license Indonesia. Its economy is stable enough for the country to be a part of G20; the only country accepted by the organization from Southeast Asia.
One of the main sources of the country’s economic stability is its export industry. In fact, Indonesia is the world’s largest producer and exporter of crude palm oil. At the same time, Indonesia is the second largest exporter of coal. The country is also at the second spot for the largest cocoa and tin producer in the world. And, Indonesia is the fourth largest natural gas exporter in the global industry. Indonesian government and companies export gold, nickel, coffee including marine and forest resources.
Indonesia is a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). This allows them to trade with several countries, even with companies abroad such as countries in Great Britain. ASEAN’s Free Trade Area (FTA) is one of the association’s Asian Economic Community (AEC) agreements. Therefore, the 10 member countries will benefit 0% tariff for the movement of goods and services among ASEAN countries.
With its strong economic and strategic location, it is no surprise that Indonesia is attractive among investors. Investors who want to trade with local companies or establish their exporting or importing business in Indonesia, especially. Of course, to participate in the exporting or importing industry, a company need to be familiar with the Indonesia export regulations.
You don’t have to memorize all the necessary licenses to accomplish in order to operate an export/import business in Indonesia. However, to start operating an importation or exportation business in the country, it would be best to be acquainted with their pertinent licenses, registrations, trading laws, and other relevant regulations. Here are some of the export import license Indonesia that will enable company to join the mentioned industry in Indonesia.
A business license is a paramount necessity for whatever business a company is engaged in. There are different types of business licenses. It is important for you to determine which type of business license you are going to secure. A construction company should obtain a construction business licence. While, a company engaged in manufacturing should secure an industrial business license.
Indonesia has a trade policy that started in 2015. The policy states that all new and current foreign companies should undergo a financial audit in order to apply for a permanent business license and other form of licenses relevant to the export/import industry. The regulation ensures that companies have an actual investment plan and did not just submitted the documents to the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) for compliance purposes.
A business license (izin usaha)or more recently known as permanent business license (izin usaha tetap) can be obtained from the office of the Indonesian Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) or the Regional Investment Coordinating Board (BKPMD). The license is issued to companies that were created based on a foreign investment company or PMA. BKPM issued the license as an operating permit for the company to engage in business activities related to commerce and trading products and services.
When your company has already secured a business license, the next step is to obtain a specific license for importation, such as an import license Indonesia. A business license would only warrant business operation in Indonesia, but it will not allow your company to carry out any importation activity.
There are several types of import licenses Indonesia, but according to the Ministry of Trade, a company can only have one import license for its operation. To import products to Indonesia, a company needs to secure an Indonesian Importer Identification Number or Angka Pengenal Importir (API). (After obtaining an API, the company should apply for a Custom Registration Number (NIK) as well.) Here are three types of Indonesian Importer Identification Numbers:
[2020 Update for Import License Application]
Good news for investors and importers, the application for import license has been much simplified. The application can be done online via what is called the Online Single Submission (OSS) system.With the OSS, there is no need for investors to obtain an API and a NIK (Customs Registration) as basic import licenses anymore.
NIB serves as the Basic Import License
With this new system, all business entities will need to register themselves through it online. After completion of registration at the OSS, each business will get a Business Identity Number NIB (Nomor Induk Berusaha), provided that all documents submitted are complete.
The NIB will not expire as long as the company is in operation. This NIB number makes all processes much easier as it replaces the Company Registration Certificate, Importer Identification Number (for import license), and Customs Registration NIK (Nomor Induk Kepabeanan).
As such, import companies or companies engage in import activities do not have to go through the process of acquiring API and NIK anymore. However, importers need to make sure that they still comply with technical import requirements with relevant authorities.
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Both foreign and local companies that intend to distribute medical equipment in the country have to secure two types of licenses:
To obtain a medical distribution license, a company has to find a local partner or a local company with a medical device distributor’s license from the Ministry of Health. If you need assistance on setting up your company in Indonesia, Cekindo can help you through the process along with finding a reputable local counterpart or distributor for you. We are also an expert in assisting our customers in terms of obtaining registration and due licenses.
Read more: Medical Product Registration in Indonesia
In order to protect a company’s trademark, it is best to register your trademark based on Indonesia’ Trademark Act No. 15 of 2001. An applying company has to go through a formal evaluation to ensure that the trademark is not a duplicate of existing trademarks in the market. After the examination, Trademark Official Journals will publish your trademark in it.
It will be pending for three months to pave the way for opposing parties who may want to challenge the trademark application. The owner can renew the trademark registration when the validity time is over in 10 years. Food supplements, food and beverages and other commodities are the goods and services that your company needs trademark for.
Read more: Trademark Registration in Indonesia
To assist you with your trademark registration and import and export license Indonesia, call our Cekindo office or send us an email today.
An expert for more than 10 years, Pandu Biasramadhan, has an extensive background in providing top-quality and comprehensive business solutions for enterprises in Indonesia and managing regional partnership channels across Southeast Asia.