What is a Tax ID number?
Tax Identification Number (TIN) is known in Indonesia as Nomor Pokok Wajib Pajak (NPWP). It is a set of numbers given to taxpayers (both individual and entity) for personal identification in carrying [...]
Why have some of Indonesia’s Tax Laws been amended?
A country’s tax laws ought to reflect the economic realities present in the country. At certain points, the tax laws of Indonesia were out of step with the country’s economic conditions. Therefore, they had to [...]
Why is there a restriction of the number of foreign workers who work in a representative office?
The Indonesian government has been taking steps to lower the existing unemployment rate in the country. For this reason, certain restrictions on foreign workers have been imposed. One such restriction relates to [...]
Is representative office a legal entity?
A Representative Office (RO) is essentially a temporary administrative office set up as a liaison to coordinate and manage non-commercial activities, for a foreign company. An RO has no legal status and [...]
What is a Limited Stay Permit (KITAS)?
A KITAS is a permit which allows its bearer to remain in Indonesia for an extended period of time. Foreigners who plan to work in Indonesia will require a KITAS. There are four [...]
What is a Taxpayer Registration Number (NPWP)?
In Indonesia, the NPWP is given to all taxpayers in the country. It is a number which serves as a form of taxpayer identification. It allows the government to keep track of [...]
What is a Nominee Director?
A nominee director is a person who is tasked with representing a certain company’s interests through the running of the company. The use of a nominee director helps foreigners bypass the requirement of [...]
Is there any way to bypass the paid-up capital requirements imposed on PTs?
The amount of paid-up capital to be paid depends on the size of the PT. The amount to be paid must fall within a fixed range. Therefore, there is no way to [...]
What are the functions of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights?
As is implied by its name, the Ministry of Law and Human Rights is responsible for the administration of human rights and laws across Indonesia. It oversees all major justice issues in [...]
Can Foreigners of any Nationality own a PMA?
There are no laws in Indonesia which currently bar foreigners of any nationality from owning a PMA. Therefore, any foreigner of any nationality may own a PMA.