Home Blog How do You Open a Bank Account in Semarang? Uncategorized How do You Open a Bank Account in Semarang? InCorp Editorial Team 19 March 2020 4 minutes reading time Table of Contents Opening a Bank Account in Semarang: The Reasons Bank Account Types in Semarang Requirements for Opening a Bank Account in Semarang Opening a Bank Account in Semarang with a Stay Permit How Cekindo can Assist Opening a bank account in Semarang will be useful for foreigners planning to reside in the city for long, and also for businesses for seamless transactions. To many foreigners who are unfamiliar with the business landscape in Indonesia may find opening a bank account complicated. However, with the right assistance from experts, the process can be simple and fast. You just need to fulfill some important requirements that may vary from bank to bank, and you are all set. In short, opening a bank account in Semarang is a regular activity done by many expats in order to save on the extravagant bank and ATM fees. In this guide, Cekindo will tell you everything you need to know on opening a bank account in Semarang and what documents you need to provide. Opening a Bank Account in Semarang: The Reasons There are many reasons foreigners want to open a bank account in Semarang: Avoiding excessive ATM and bank fees Starting a business or purchasing properties in Semarang Ease of business transactions Bank Account Types in Semarang There are three common types of bank accounts in Semarang: checking, saving and deposit accounts. Though there are several banks in Semarang, the larger banks are Mandiri, BRI and BCA: Checking account: the payments are done through giro or checks with delayed payment by retroactive checks. Saving account: the most frequently opened account with real-time transfers; an ATM card will be provided. Deposit account: this account has a higher interest rate and the amount can only be taken out upon the agreement between the bank and the client. Requirements for Opening a Bank Account in Semarang As mentioned, both foreign individuals and corporations can open a bank account in Semarang and the requirements are different. Basically, a foreign individual or expat will have to have a temporary stay permit or permanent stay permit (ITAS or ITAP) to open a bank account in Semarang. As for foreign corporate entities, opening a corporate bank account is compulsory if foreigners would like to start a foreign-owned company in Semarang. Also, the corporate bank account must be established with an Indonesian bank that is under the license of Bank Devisa or Foreign Exchange Bank. Opening a Bank Account in Semarang without a Stay Permit Even though a limited stay permit (ITAS or KITAS) is required for foreign individuals to open a bank account in Semarang, there are certain circumstances that foreigners are able to open one without the ITAS or KITAS as well. This can be done through the limited balance tourist account, or tourist bank account. In other words, foreigners can open this type of account in Semarang without a KITAS or ITAS. However, only tourists or foreigners visiting Semarang for a short period of time are allowed to apply for one. The requirements for getting a limited balance tourist account is as follows: Minimum balance of US$2,000 Maximum balance of US$50,000 A valid passport is required For account balance less than US$10,000, high transaction fees may apply Opening a Bank Account in Semarang with a Stay Permit Foreigners with a KITAS can open an account quite easily in Semarang and have the opportunity to choose a bigger bank for higher balance. If you have a KITAS or ITAS, you are allowed to open an unlimited balance expat account or a special balance expat account. The requirements for getting an unlimited balance expat account are: Higher balance of deposit A valid passport is required A KITAS is compulsory Other supporting legal documents The requirements for getting a special balance expat account are: For balance over US$1,000,000 A valid passport is required A KITAS is compulsory Other supporting legal documents How Cekindo can Assist As one of the fastest growing countries globally, Indonesia is one of the hotspots for personal and corporate banking. At Cekindo, our representatives with in-depth knowledge of company registration and banking have helped hundreds of our clients with opening a bank account in Semarang successfully, as well as all other areas in Indonesia, such as Jakarta and Bali. If you need further guidance on how to open a bank account in Semarang, contact us through the form below. 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 What is a PT PMA? Limited liability company with foreign direct investment ranging from 1-100% Should a foreigner deposit the minimum paid-up capital in a bank account to start a business in Indonesia? It is advisable to make a minimum paid-up capital deposit after the company completes its establishment process. Another option is after the company receives the Articles of Association and Deed of Establishment. 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. How do foreigners decide on the proper entity in Indonesia? It all depends on your business’s purpose and nature. Our consultants will help you to clear out the matters. Get in touch with us. 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