Indonesia Representative Office

An Indonesia representative office is normally set up by a foreign company to conduct marketing activities, market research, or as a buying or selling agent. An Indonesia representative office is not permitted to make sales or issue bills of lading. The following information will help you determine whether an Indonesia representative office is the optimum corporate solution to fulfill your business objectives:
Advantages of an Indonesia representative office
1.	An Indonesia representative office is an ideal way for a foreign company to gain a market presence in Indonesia.
2.	An Indonesia representative office can be 100% foreign-owned and controlled, and has no director or shareholder requirements. However, it is necessary to appoint a Representative Office Executive, who may be of any nationality.
3.	An Indonesia representative office has no minimum share capital requirements.
Disadvantages of an Indonesia representative office
1.	An Indonesia representative office is not permitted to engage in revenue generating activities.
2.	An Indonesia representative office’s foreign parent company is required to have all company documents legalised at an Indonesian Embassy prior to the submission of the representative office application.
3.	An Indonesia representative office can obtain a business license for only two years.
4.	An Indonesia representative office requires a registered office and company secretary. Healy Consultants Indonesia office will act as your registered office and company secretary.
5.	After setting up an Indonesia representative office, it is necessary to submit returns to the Indonesian tax authorities.
6.	Depending upon its intend area of activity, an Indonesian representative office may be required to obtain a multiplicity of operating licenses from different Government departments, thus adding time and cost to the engagement.
Healy Consultants fees for an Indonesia representative office
Healy Consultants' fees to establish an Indonesia representative office start at US$17,750 in Year 1 and US$1,100 from Year 2 onwards, depending on corporate structure and range of professional services required.
Contact Us
For more information on an Indonesian representative office, contact email@healyconsultants.com or telephone us at (+65) 6735 0120.
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