Drafting a Rock-Solid Nominee Director Agreement for Your Indonesian Entity
Entering the Indonesian market through a local entity often involves stepping into complex territory—particularly when you are considering the use of a nominee director. While this structure may offer flexibility and help address local presence requirements, it brings with it...
Resident Director Requirement in Indonesia: Why Every PT PMA Needs One (Even If You’re Overseas)
If you’re an overseas investor setting up a company in Indonesia, you’ve probably come across the term PT PMA — a Perseroan Terbatas Penanaman Modal Asing, or foreign-owned limited liability company. At first glance, it may seem that you can...
How Kepmenaker 168/2023 Tightens Oversight of Expat Hiring in Indonesia
Indonesia has long been a magnet for global talent—from engineers in manufacturing to consultants in digital transformation. Yet as foreign professionals flock to the archipelago, the government has stepped up efforts to ensure expatriate hiring remains structured, justified, and beneficial...
Hiring Foreign Employees via EOR in Indonesia: Permit Rules, Duration Limits & Risk Mitigation
Hiring foreign employees in Indonesia brings exciting opportunities—but also a range of legal and practical challenges. Whether your business is expanding operations in Jakarta, Bandung, or Surabaya, or you simply want to bring in a specialist from abroad, understanding the...
Why Many Foreign Firms in Indonesia Are Choosing EOR Over Entity Setup in 2025
Expanding into Indonesia continues to attract global businesses. With one of Southeast Asia’s largest consumer markets, abundant talent, and a strategic location, Indonesia remains a prime destination for foreign investment. However, the question many foreign companies are asking in 2025...
Is Indonesia Still Competitive for Startups in 2025? The Truth About Registration Friction and New Incentives
Indonesia has long been viewed as Southeast Asia’s next big startup hub — a country with a young digital population, a rapidly growing middle class, and government support for innovation. But as 2025 unfolds, global investors and founders alike are...
Document Checklist for Foreign Founders: What to Prepare, Legalize, and Translate Before Forming a Company in Indonesia
Setting up a business in Indonesia is an exciting opportunity for many foreign entrepreneurs. The country’s growing digital economy, strategic location, and investment-friendly reforms have made it one of Asia’s most attractive markets for new ventures. However, before signing the...
Designing Your Board Structure in Indonesia: How to Avoid Personal Liability Before You Incorporate
Setting up a company in Indonesia is not just about securing your business license and choosing a name. One of the most critical — and often overlooked — steps is designing your board structure. The decisions you make before incorporation...
What Every Foreign Founder Should Know About Mining, E-Commerce, Health, and Fintech Approvals in Indonesia
Foreign founders eyeing Indonesia as a base for business have much to look forward to—a growing digital economy, strategic location, and a young consumer base. But each opportunity comes with its own regulatory maze. If you’re looking to launch in...
BKPM Regulation No.5 of 2025: Simplifying Indonesia’s Business Licensing for a New Era of Investment
A New Chapter for Business Licensing in Indonesia Indonesia has taken another big step toward simplifying investment and business licensing with the issuance of BKPM Regulation No. 5 of 2025. Released by the Ministry of Investment (BKPM) on 1 October...
