In general, there are three legal entity options for foreigners to do business in Indonesia: local company (PT), foreign-owned company (PT PMA), and representative office. However, many foreign investors prefer to set up a PT PMA in Indonesia as it allows up to 100% foreign ownership depending on
The Importance of Due Diligence before Buying a Business in Bali
If you are thinking about buying a business in Bali to fulfill your entrepreneurial dream, or you want to expand your existing company through business acquisition, it is best for you to conduct due diligence. Make sure that you don’t skip this important process because this is how you can
Have You Done Accurate & Equal Background Checks? Check These 5 Items First
A personal or corporate background check in Indonesia has become a vital part of the due diligence solutions for the recruitment and hiring process. The vetting and screening process allows business owners to have an immediate but informed decision for the most suitable candidates to fill
A Guide to Tenant Background Check in Indonesia
If you are a landlord, you may have heard of this saying that no tenant is better than having a bad tenant. Therefore, a proper tenant background check in Indonesia is the best way to make sure that you find a good, if not great, tenant. Nowadays, a tenant background check in Indonesia is not
Getting Started with Local Company Establishment in Indonesia: Get the Facts Right
When talking about starting a business in Indonesia, three major company establishment options exist in Indonesia. The options are local limited liability company (PT), foreign limited liability company (PT PMA), and representative office (RO). Each of these options has its pros and cons and
COVID-19 in Indonesia: Can Remote Work be a Permanent Solution?
COVID-19 is a global pandemic that causes a lot of unknowns to the world. The pandemic is profoundly impacting the health of the public, the economy, the rapid innovation of technology, and the way people work. In terms of the way people work, since the occurrence of COVID-19 in Indonesia,
Tips & Tricks for Maintaining Your Privacy as an Entrepreneur
It is a worldwide issue that the number of identity theft cases are increasing every year with credit card identity frauds being the most common. Among so many people, company directors are more prone to identity thefts and frauds due to their higher profile and wealth status. Therefore, as an
What a Virtual Address from a Virtual Office in Kuningan can Do for Your Business in Jakarta
This result may be shocking: approximately 70% of people globally work in a remote setting at least once every week. As you can see, more and more people nowadays are working outside the traditional office and this figure is expected to grow greatly in the next several years. Therefore, many
Boost Your Business Growth in Semarang with a Conference Call Service
Flexible or remote working is a trend that is growing in Semarang. This is because an increasing number of small and medium enterprises, even large corporations, are seeking to do international business to boost business growth in Indonesia without incurring high overhead costs. Therefore,
Everything to Know about Commercial Due Diligence for Your Business in Indonesia
One of the most important processes in business transactions in Indonesia is due diligence. All companies involved in commercial transactions as well as mergers and acquisitions as buyers or sellers must ensure that they have due diligence in place to achieve their risk management objectives. Due
Why a Business Consultant Must Take Advantage of a Virtual Office in Indonesia
Business consulting is an industry that generates billions and billions of revenues worldwide. Especially for management consulting, it is estimated to hit more than US$290 billion in 2020. With a diverse focus on so many disciplines and fields, from finance to HR, marketing to strategy, the
How a Coworking Space can Help You Thrive and Achieve Success in Semarang
Working in a coworking space in Semarang is no longer a fad for most foreigners and Indonesians. This can be seen in the great demand and rapid growth of the coworking community in the city. The surging popularity of coworking space in Semarang has been driven greatly by the proliferating number