Frequently Asked Questions

To establish a business in Indonesia, you typically need:

• Approval of your company name from the Ministry of Law and Human Rights
• Articles of Association (Akta Pendirian)
• Tax Identification Number (NPWP)
• Business Identification Number (NIB)
• Required licenses based on your business activity (OSS System)

Foreign investors may need additional requirements like BKPM approval and minimum investment amounts.

PT (Perseroan Terbatas) is a limited liability company with shareholders, while CV (Commanditaire Vennootschap) is a partnership with active and passive partners. Key differences:

• PT offers limited liability protection, while CV partners have unlimited liability
• PT requires at least 2 shareholders, CV requires at least 2 partners
• PT is more suitable for larger businesses seeking investment

The duration varies depending on case complexity, but typically:

• District Court: 6 months to 2 years
• High Court (appeal): 6-12 months
• Supreme Court (cassation): 1-3 years

Our firm uses strategic case management to expedite proceedings where possible.

Foreigners cannot own freehold land (Hak Milik), but they can:

• Purchase property under Right of Use (Hak Pakai) for up to 80 years
• Lease property for 25-70 years (extendable)
• Own apartments in certain developments
• Establish a PT PMA (foreign investment company) to hold property

Termination must follow strict procedures under Law No. 13/2003:

• Valid reasons required (misconduct, poor performance, economic reasons)
• Mandatory severance pay (1-9 months salary based on tenure)
• Prior written warnings required for performance issues
• Bipartite negotiations or Industrial Relations Court involvement may be needed

Wrongful termination can result in reinstatement or additional compensation.

Foreign workers typically need:

1. VITAS (Limited Stay Visa) - Obtained overseas before arrival
2. KITAS (Limited Stay Permit) - Converted from VITAS after arrival
3. Work Permit (IMTA) - Employer-sponsored

Requirements include:

• Sponsorship by an Indonesian company
• Proof of qualifications
• Clean criminal record
• Medical check-up

The trademark registration process at DGIP typically takes 12-24 months:

1. Formality Examination (1-2 months)
2. Substantive Examination (6-9 months)
3. Publication Period (3 months for opposition)
4. Certificate Issuance (1-2 months after approval)

Our firm can expedite monitoring and responses to office actions.