Overview of Registering Company in Indonesia
High level of corruption in Indonesia by the previous government is the one which made it infamous. However, the recent changes in government have transformed the country since the current leader has set up favourable regulations which encourage foreign investment.
For instance, the regulations set by the government are more lenient for foreigners who wish to invest in Indonesia. These regulations have improved the process of starting a business in Indonesia and also opened a lot of sectors for foreigners to invest. Currently, it’s very easy for you to register your company in Indonesia. Below are the steps which entrepreneurs can follow in registering their companies in Indonesia.
Types of Companies in Indonesia Available for Foreigners
Limited liability company in Indonesia
LLC is locally referred to as Foreign-owned company (PT PMA) or has a foreign ownership. It’s one of the major kinds of a foreign company which is legally allowed in Indonesia. The Indonesia Law states that provided a foreign resident holds about 1% of the shares, the company will still be considered to be foreign. Before you start a business you must be approved by the capital investment Coordinating Board (CICB). Below are the of PT PMA features:
The CICB requires the stakeholders to raise $639 140 as minimum share capital. In this case, 25% of this amount is supposed to be paid as a share capital before you start doing any business;
Have at least 2 shareholders, one commissioner and one director who be managing the company;
The company is not limited to the areas that it can operate expect those industries which are highlighted in prohibited for foreigners.
The representative office
This is when a foreign company is allowed to extend its market presence within the Indonesian state. However, by incorporating this kind of office you will only be allowed to do the following: to gather all information which is relevant for the parent company and to conduct promotional and market research activities only. By registering this type of company, please note:
Company in Indonesia is usually controlled by the ministry of trade or you can proceed with Construction branch office;
Such a company is created in order to have a joint agreement with the local Indonesia company mainly for consultancy works or construction project;
This kind of company is registered under the Ministry of Public works. Currently, the Indonesian government does not allow foreigners to operate any business as a representative office.
Formation process
In case you wish to register your company in Indonesia, you must follow the steps highlighted below.
1 step
Obtaining approval for your company name
You can search your company name online with the Ministry of Law and Human rights. The ministry can either reject or approve your name. This process can take at least 1 business day and you will be required to pay IDR 200 000. The process is done at Notary public.
2 step
Company registration
The Notary public is the one which approves all relevant documents of the company. The whole process can take one day.
3 step
Legalizing the documents of your company
All the documents of the company must be legalized by the ministry in charge of law and rights. After that, the ministry will publish the information about your company within 2 weeks in the State Gazette.
4 step
Applying for the domicile company certificate
You can obtain this certificate from the building management or municipality where your company is situated. You will use your certificate in registering for tax and the whole process can take about 2 business working days. Before you commence your business, you must obtain a VAT and tax registration number at the taxation office in Indonesia.
5 step
Registering with ministries
Applying for a permanent trading license and a certificate at the Ministry of trade for registering your business. This process can also take about one week. Then you must submit a report of your manpower and related documents to the Ministry of manpower within one month.
6 step
Applying for social security program for your workers for company in Indonesia
This program is meant to cater for the welfare of the employees. It caters for the occupational accident, death and pension security. You can apply for this program at the Social security (BPJS)office. Also it need to make an applying for health care insurance. It meant to cater to employees welfare and you can do this at the BPJS office.
Documentation package
All documents expected to be approved by the embassy of Indonesia where the foreign company is located and also a Notary public. This will prove that the company has taken a lawful process in registering its representative office in Indonesia. To register your branch office you must have the documents listed below:
A letter indicating that you have been appointed by the head office to do business in Indonesia;
The Articles of association written or translated in English for your parent company;
Copy of document indicating the parent company is registered at the Chamber of commerce;
The national identity card for the local Indonesian and a passport copy for the foreign nationals who are supposed to work at the branch office;
Documents giving the Attorney power to sign your application;
A letter of statement or intent which confirms that the individuals who will be taking the executive position at the representative office will work only in the position he/she is appointed.
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