Okusi Associates - Indonesian Business & Management Services
Okusi Services

Legal & Corporate Services

Legal & Corporate
Indonesian Company Establishment Package - US$2,900

Establish your own Indonesian PMA incorporated company (PT.) including all foreign investment approvals, articles of incorporation, government registrations, local licensing, tax numbers, etc.  100% foreign-owned companies are now possible in many cases!

Fee includes:
Investment Permit - Document research, review & preparation, investment approval permit.
Company Incorporation - Preparation of Articles of Incorporation, Proof of Deposit of Capital, Deed of Establishment, Gazetting of Articles of Incorporation.
Operating Licenses & Other Permits - Domicile Certificate, NPWP - Tax Number/s, Manpower Report, TDP - Company Registration, document submission & follow-up.
Additional fees for payment of local licences and permits may be required for areas outside of Jakarta.
Sworn English Translations of all important company documents provided.
Free Advice on matters such as opening Bank Accounts, Staff Recruitment, Community Relations, and Living in Indonesia.


Company Domicile Services: Okusi Associates can provide a domicile (registered address) for your company for an additional US$650 per year, which includes:

  • company domicile at a well-known central Jakarta street address;
  • notification of events;
  • point-of-contact for official communications;
  • mail collection and forwarding by email.
  • zero-activity tax reporting (monthly and annual).
    Once companies domiciled with Okusi Associates become active (trading), they will be required to demonstrate that they are undertaking their reporting responsibilities to the tax office.  Okusi Associates provides tax reporting services to co-domiciled companies for free until such time as they become active ("zero-activity reporting").
  • Note: Okusi Associates is prepared to take over partially-completed Indonesian company establishment processes, in most cases. Please call if you've found yourself in this situation.
     
    Terms: US$1500 advance payment, balance upon issuance of company Deed of Establishment.  Money-back guarantee.

     
     
    Nominee Trading Company - from US$2,100

    Indonesian nominee companies can be extremely useful if you need to operate your business discreetly, or if you need to comply with Indonesian equity requirements for certain fields of business activity. Like all Indonesian companies, a nominee trading company can also own real estate.

    Nominee administration fees as applicable are as follows:

    DomicileUS$35/month
    Nominee KomisarisUS$40/month
    Nominee DirectorUS$75/month
    Nominee ShareholderUS$20/month
    (NB: Every company requires min. 2 shareholders)
    Accounting Servicesfrom US$90/month
    Domicile services include:

  • company domicile address (well-known central Jakarta street address);
  • notification of events;
  • point-of-contact for official communications;
  • mail collection and forwarding by email.

  • Terms: Full Payment in advance.  Money-back guarantee.  Nominee Fees are paid annually in advance.


     
    Trademark & Design Registrations - US$210/category

    Registering your brand, trademark and designs is particularly important in Indonesia.  Note that brands and trademarks can only be registered in the name of Indonesian residents or legal entities, such as a PT. company (see above).

    Terms: Full payment in advance.  Please contact us first to discuss requirements.


     
    Legal & Documentation Services

    Okusi Associates can obtain a large variety of Indonesian Government licenses, permits and reports that may be required by your business, including the following:
    Permanent Business License (IUT) - from US$700, call.
    Furniture Manufacturers Export License (ETPIK/BRIK) - from US$600
    Capital Goods Masterlist Facility - from US$800
    Raw Materials Masterlist Facility - from US$800
    Limited Importer's Identification Number/License (APIT) - US$600
    General Importer's Identification Number/License (API-U) - US$600
    All other licenses -- $call

    Note that prices shown are dependent upon pre-requisite documentation being available in order to obtain a particular permit or document.  Incomplete documentation may require payment of additional fees.  Prices subject to confirmation.

    Terms: Please contact us to discuss requirements.


     
    Sworn Translations - from US$0.07/word

    Highly accurate sworn translations of all written materials, including technical, medical, business and legal.  English <--> Indonesian.  Bulk translations (books, long contracts, legislation) by arrangement.

    Terms: In general, 50% advance payment on estimated cost, with balance payable on completion.  Please contact us to discuss requirements.


     


    Indonesian Immigration Services

    Indonesian Immigration Services
    Work Permit & Resident Visa Package (KITAS/IKTA) - US$700

    Work or reside in Indonesia legally, without immigration problems.

    Fee includes:
    Manpower Approval - RPTKA (if required), Manpower Dept Recommendation.
    Working Visa & Work Permit - KITAS, IKTA, Foreign Workers Report.
    Other Permits - POA, SKPPS, STMD, STM, SKLD, etc.


    Note that the above fee does not include the compulsory US$1,200 "Skills & Development Fund" levy payable to the Dept. of Manpower, should this be necessary.  The levy is paid after arrival in Indonesia.  Family members of the holder of the working permit do not have to pay this levy.

    If you do not have a sponsor, Okusi Associates can arrange one for you with an additional payment of $750, subject to our appraisal and approval.

    (Okusi Associates provides special discount rates for governments, corporates and international aid organizations who require multiple visas to be processed simultaneously.  Please contact us for further information.)

    Single Exit Re-entry Permit - US$90
    Multiple Exit Re-entry Permit (6 months) - US$130
    Multiple Exit Re-entry Permit (12 months) - US$225
    Exit Permit Only - US$140
    Police Travel Permit - US$75

    Terms: Full payment in advance.  Money-back guarantee.


     
    Multiple Entry Business Visa - US$340

    If you are frequently needing to come into and out of Indonesia on business then a Multiple Entry Business Visa (MEBV) is much more convenient than the standard single entry business visa.  The MEBV is valid for 12 months and you may enter and leave Indonesia at will.

    On entry to Indonesia you are given a stay permit for 2 months.  At the end of the maximum 2 month stay, you must exit the country. You can re-enter again whenever you wish. No additional payments are required at immigration.

    If you do not have a company to sponsor you, Okusi Associates may be able to arrange sponsorship for an additional $250, subject to approval. (Note: For clients establishing trading companies through Okusi Associates, the sponsorship fee will be credited to your final account.)

    A MEBV does not entitle you to work in Indonesia.

    Note than an additional fee is charged directly by Indonesian Embassy at the place where the visa will be picked up. This charge varies from place to place.

    Terms: Full payment in advance.  Money-back guarantee.


     
    Social Visa - US$250

    Would you like an extended stay in Indonesia for social or cultural purposes?  Stay up to 6 months with a Social Visa. 

    Social Visa Extension 1 + POA - US$110
    Social Visa Extension 2 - US$110
    Social Visa Extension 3 & 4 - US$125

    Terms: Full payment in advance.


     
    Retirement Visa Package - US$1500

    Do you wish to retire in Indonesia?  Retirement visas are now much easier to obtain, however you will need to meet certain criteria. In addition, you may only reside in recognised tourist areas, such as Bali and certain areas in Java.

    If you are at least 55 years old and able to fully support yourself, then you may be allowed to retire in Indonesia. A retirement visa does not entitle you to work or conduct business in Indonesia.

    This is a complete package that includes:
    • all immigration procedures, including KITAS (residence visa card)
    • all police reporting, including SKLD
    • compulsory liability insurance
    • 2 x Multiple Exit Re-entry Permit
    • 24-hour advocacy and emergency assistance (Bali and Jakarta only).

    Terms:  Full payment in advance.  Money-back guarantee.


     


    Management Support Services

    Management Support Services
    Accountancy & Taxation - from US$960 per year

    Our bookkeeping, invoicing, accountancy and taxation services are particularly suited to companies just starting out in Indonesia, or for those who do not wish to employ their own Indonesian accountancy staff.

    Our basic service includes, among others, the following:
    • Maintenance of General Ledger.
    • Monthly tax report preparation and lodgment for VAT, payroll tax, and withholding taxes.
    • Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss Statement, as required.
    • Annual tax report preparation and lodgment.
    • Preparation of Commercial and VAT Invoices.
    • Preparation of Payroll (up to 5 employees; additional payment required for more than this)
    • Notification of events or issues requiring attention.
    • Ad hoc taxation advice.
    Cost per year
    Non-VAT Service Company $950
    VAT Service Company $1,620
    VAT Trading Company $2,160
    VAT Manufacturing Company $3,120


    Terms: Full payment, one year in advance.


     
    Staff Recruitment

    Need skilled employees? We can assist in locating suitable candidates to fill a variety of functions that your company may require, in particular administration and secretarial, accountants, legal staff, interpreters/translators, programmers. engineers, etc.

    Terms: Please call to discuss requirements.


     


    Research Services & Seminars

    Indonesian Research & Seminars
    Research & Inquiry

    Do you need reliable local information?  Our research approach is by necessity multi-disciplinary, backed by decades of actual on-the-ground experience in a sometimes-difficult environment.

    Okusi Associates offers a range of research packages to answer your every question about the Indonesian marketplace.  Alternatively you can design your own customized research on the market you are targeting.

    Company Profiles - US$250
    Affordable, fast background checks on Indonesian companies, both private limited and publicly listed companies.  Dsicounts for multiple requests.  Delivery: 5 working days.

    Legal, Policy and Regulatory Issues - US$400
    Information on the general regulatory environment and legislation governing the marketing of products or services in a given business sector.   Delivery: 10 working days.

    Custom and Project Research - $call
    Including:
    Country Background Reports
    Political Risk Assessment
    Industry Research
    Corporate Acquisition Strategies
    Community Relations
    Government Policy Analysis


    Terms: Delivery times are counted from the day of receipt of full payment.


     
    Business Briefings & Seminars

    Presentations tailored to your individual requirements, essential preparation for establishing your presence in a country such as Indonesia, renowned for offering as much challenge as it does excitement and potential.

    Content and format of briefings are discussed in detail in advance of the presentation.

    Briefings are designed to be practical, and can cover a wide range of issues, including cultural aspects of doing business and legal issues of direct relevance to a potential investor.

    Terms: Please contact us to discuss your requirements.


     
    Consultancy

    Private consulting on matters of Indonesian business, law, customs, society and politics is provided on a retainer or non-retainer basis.

    Terms: Yearly retainer fee $600. Hourly rates on retainer $45; "quick questions" via telephone or email are not charged. Non-retainer hourly rates $120. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.