Registering a Representative Company in Indonesia

Representative Office (KPPA) provides a solution for foreign companies to establish their presence in Indonesia without opening a physical office. Representative office also can be utilized for activities such as sales, marketing, market research, and others.
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The Benefits of Representative Office in Indonesia

Low Incorporation Cost

A Representative Office is a cost-effective alternative for foreign entrepreneurs who want to enter the Indonesian market. If you are still uncertain about your target market or business partners, a Representative Office can help you to comprehend the Indonesian market.

Visa Sponsorship

Representative Offices in Indonesia have the capability to sponsor both residence and work permits for foreign employees. Furthermore, they can also act as business visa sponsors for business partners who intend to visit Indonesia for business purposes.

Organizational Structure

Representative Office can be an alternative for employers with a more flexible organizational structure, where only one chief executive is required.

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Representative Office Registration Process in Indonesia

The process of registering a representative office in Indonesia involves various stages, such as documentation administration and specific requirements in accordance with the applicable regulations.

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Obtaining A Representative Office (KPPA) License

Representative office permits can be obtained by submitting an application to the Ministry of Law and Human Rights of the Republic of Indonesia (Kemenkumham RI), then registering at the local Tax Service Office (KPP) and the Investment Agency and Integrated Licensing Services (BPMPT).

Domicile Letter

Foreign investors must provide a domicile letter to indicate the location of your business.

Registration of Tax ID (NPWP)

A valid NPWP is required for securing other companies’ licenses, banking activities, and fulfilling tax obligations.

Company Registration Certificate (TDP) Acquisition

After that, you can apply for another permission (if needed).

Representative Office Registration with InCorp Indonesia

InCorp Indonesia offers services throughout the representative office formation process, starting from document administration, determining the best type of representative office, and carrying out company incorporation.

With experienced professional consultants, InCorp Indonesia helps you to focus on business cores and leaves administrative and licensing issues to the experts. Currently, there are four types of Representative Offices in Indonesia, including:

  • KPPA: Foreign Company Representative Office
  • KPPPA (or KP3A/K3PA): Foreign Trading Company Representative Office
  • BUJKA: Foreign Construction Services Business Entity
  • KPPA MIGAS: Representative Office of Foreign Oil and Gas Companies
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Pandu Biasramadhan

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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.

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Disclaimer: The information is provided by PT. Cekindo Business International (“InCorp Indonesia/ we”) for general purpose only and we make no representations or warranties of any kind.

We do not act as an authorized government or non-government provider for official documents and services, which is issued by the Government of the Republic of Indonesia or its appointed officials.

We do not promote any official government document or services of the Government of the Republic of Indonesia, including but not limited to, business identifiers, health and welfare assistance programs and benefits, unclaimed tax rebate, electronic travel visa and authorization, passports in this website.

Frequently Asked Questions

To provide you with accurate pricing information for our company registration services, we consider the complexities of your inquiries and the dynamic nature of regulations in Indonesia. As a result, the pricing for the service may vary accordingly. For detailed information, don't hesitate to contact our consultants.

It all depends on your business's purpose and nature. Our consultants will help you to clear out the matters.

Foreigner have to establish a foreign-owned company (PT PMA) in Indonesia. For detail procedure, let’s talk to our consultants.

It depends on the company type and area in which you want to open your company. But, the cost starts from USD 1,500 for a local company (PT) in Jakarta area.

Yes

It should take between 1 to 1.5 months. For speedy incorporation, you can choose a shelf company (ready-made company) instead.

Yes, this particularly applies to import and export businesses. Instead of establishing a company, you can use an undername import service, also known as importer of record.

Of course. To do so, you need to engage with a local nominee service provider.

What Our Clients Say

After comparing several consultants, I found InCorp Indonesia is a international and professional organization with good understanding of local market. InCorp Indonesia helped our company to set up our first Indonesian entity, and also helps with day-to-day operation. InCorp Indonesia showed high level of professionalism. Jump start the business in Indonesia, take care of routine process, therefore we can focus more on our core business.
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China Fortune LandDevelopment Co,. Ltd.
Cekindo provided outstanding services in registering our representative office in Indonesia in a timely manner. Their financial services have been helping us a lot — our local employees feel secure working for our company. Cekindo became our reliable partner with quick response on our needs. Their flexibility and full support of our business in Indonesia are the main reasons to continue in our cooperation.
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Desmi
We chose Cekindo because we considered Cekindo as a professional company with a good attitude and a streamlined business model. Cekindo met all our expectations as it created the atmosphere of accountability and transparency. The most significant added values that we received from cooperation with Cekindo are the time we saved and mistakes we avoided.
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PT AESK
We were searching for suitable partner for the begining of our operation on Indonesian market. After short exploration and recommendation from our business partners we decided for Cekindo. Local knowledge, orientation at our business problematics, contacts and language. In a friendly approach combined with professional service. Consultation before the project – avoids so much unnecessary act of “foreigners” worse overview of the Indonesian legislative.
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