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The transfer of foreign workers (TKA) from one company to another within the same business group is relatively common, particularly among multinational companies (MNCs) with multiple entities in…
Read insightThe participation of foreign companies in government procurement in Indonesia is, in principle, permitted, but does not generally apply to all types of procurement. Foreign companies may, in…
Read insightThe death of a foreign employee in Indonesia may raise a practical question for the employer: can the employee’s outstanding employment entitlements be paid to a foreign executor…
Read insightFor startups founded by foreign nationals that establish a company in Indonesia, appointing the founder as a Director of a PT PMA carries legal implications that should be…
Read insightForeign companies considering entering the Indonesian market often ask whether they can conduct business activities in Indonesia without establishing a foreign investment company (PT PMA). The answer depends…
Read insightForeign companies seeking to enter the Indonesian market have several structuring options. The appropriate structure largely depends on what the company intends to do in Indonesia, whether it…
Read insightForeign companies establishing a Foreign Company Representative Office (Kantor Perwakilan Perusahaan Asing or “KPPA”) in Indonesia may appoint a foreign national as the head or representative of such…
Read insightForeign companies conducting business activities in Indonesia should consider whether their activities create a Permanent Establishment (“PE”), known in Indonesia as a Bentuk Usaha Tetap (“BUT”). A BUT…
Read insightUnder Indonesian immigration law, a foreign national (Warga Negara Asing or “WNA”) cannot hold more than one stay permit at the same time. The Indonesian immigration system essentially…
Read insightHow can a Foreign National obtain Indonesian citizenship through naturalisation? Naturalisation or citizenship acquisition is a legal process that allows a Foreign National to obtain the Citizenship of…
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