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:

Indonesia recognizes four types of Representative Offices:

Foreign Company Representative Office (KPPA)

This type of Representative Office is established by a foreign company to oversee and manage its interests in Indonesia. It serves as a liaison for the foreign company’s activities and is involved in coordination and supervision.

Foreign Trade Company Representative Office (KP3A)

KP3A is a Representative Office specifically designated for foreign trade companies. Its primary role is to represent and manage the interests of foreign trade-oriented businesses in Indonesia.

Representative of Foreign Construction Company (PBUJKA):

PBUJKA is a Representative Office set up by a foreign construction company. Its activities include overseeing and managing the interests of the foreign construction company in Indonesia, potentially preparing for future construction projects.

Representative Office of Foreign Oil and Gas Company (KPPA Migas):

KPPA Migas is established by foreign oil and gas companies. This type of Representative Office is dedicated to representing and managing the interests of foreign companies in the oil and gas sector within Indonesia. It may involve activities related to exploration, production, and development in the oil and gas industry.

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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.

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Frequent 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.

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What Our Clients Say

China Fortune Land
Development Co,. Ltd
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.
Desmi
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.
PT AESK
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.
Sedbergh, Ltd.
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.
LEC GROUP
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.