Hiring in Indonesia Is Not the Same as Being Taxable in Indonesia — Until It Is For many foreign companies, especially from Singapore, the United States, and Japan, hiring talent in Indonesia appears operationally simple. Whether through remote arrangements, representative activities, or Employer of Record (EOR) structures, workforce expansion is
Why the First Year Matters More Than the Setup For many foreign companies, establishing a PT Penanaman Modal Asing (PT PMA) is seen as the final hurdle to entering the Indonesian market. Once incorporation is completed, bank accounts are opened, and licenses are issued, there is often a sense that
The Old Compliance Model No Longer Works For years, many multinational companies managed expatriate compliance in silos. Immigration teams handled visas and stay permits, HR managed payroll, and finance oversaw tax reporting. As long as each function completed its respective task, compliance was assumed to be in order. By 2026,
For foreign companies planning long-term operations in Indonesia, establishing a PT Penanaman Modal Asing (PT PMA) remains the most comprehensive and stable entry structure. While models such as Employer of Record (EOR) or representative offices can support early-stage activities, they are often insufficient once operations scale. In 2026, PT PMA
The Rise of Remote Work and a False Sense of Safety Remote work has become a permanent feature of global business strategy. Companies across Singapore, Australia, the United States, Japan, and South Korea increasingly allow employees to work from anywhere, including Indonesia. For many employers, the logic seems straightforward: as
What Foreign Companies Should Ask Before Signing an EOR Contract Why EOR Has Become the Default Entry Model For foreign companies entering Indonesia without immediate plans to establish a local entity, the Employer of Record (EOR) model has become an increasingly popular solution. It offers speed, flexibility, and reduced upfront
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