12 Reasons why to do business in Indonesia

12 Reasons why to do business in Indonesia

Standing out among the G20 members, Indonesia would likely be an imminent Asian tiger disclosing ample opportunities for the world’s entrepreneurs to branch out in the near future. The 72-year-old nation flanked by two oceans is potentially great for investment and setting up business overseas as well. Its presence as a prevailing country in the…

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CAN INVESTORS ESTABLISH A SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLE (SPV) COMPANY IN INDONESIA?

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The utilization of a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) Company to raise foreign investment funds is a common practice by investors worldwide. The question is, does Indonesia recognize a SPV Company? And how can investors establish a SPV Company in Indonesia? The worldwide exposé at the beginning of 2016 known as the “Panama Papers” reveals the popular…

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4 Things IT Consultant Should Know on Setting Up IT Consulting Company In Indonesia

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The continuous digitalization of the professional world forces companies and firms to optimize their IT system in order to improve their daily operational activities, and also to increase their productivity. The massive demand for IT professionals in order to support the digitalization of these professionals in Indonesia opens up a huge opportunity for IT consultants…

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Establishing a Local PT (Perseroan Terbatas)

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WHAT IS LOCAL PT? Local PT (Perseroan Terbatas) is a limited liabiity company established under the laws of Indonesia. In a Local PT, only Indonesian citizens and Indonesian legal entities are allowed to hold shares directly as registered shareholders.  WHO CAN ESTABLISH LOCAL PT? Minimum 2 (two) or more Indonesian individuals and Indonesian legal entities.…

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Establishing a PT PMA (Foreign Direct Investment Company)

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WHAT IS PT PMA? PT PMA (Perseroan Terbatas Penanaman Modal Asing) is a limited liability company established under the laws of Indonesia. In a PT PMA, Foreigners in the form of individuals and legal entities can be registered as shareholders. However some business activities requires Indonesian Citizens or legal entities to hold shares alongside Foreigners.…

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5 Things You Need To Know About PT PMA

5 Things You Need To Know About Setting Up A Pma Company (Perseroan Terbatas Penanaman Modal Asing)

When is a PMA Company / PT PMA (Perseroan Terbatas Penanaman Modal Asing) established?   A PT PMA is established when there is a Foreign Shareholder in the company, which includes a Foreign Individual (Warga Negara Asing or WNA), Foreign Companies or other Foreign Entities, or other PT PMA’s. A PT PMA can also be…

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