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How to Close or Restructure an Underperforming PT PMA in Indonesia (Without Creating Bigger Risk)

wesrve.co.id February 18, 2026

Foreign companies often focus heavily on market entry. Far fewer plan for what happens if performance does not meet expectations. In Indonesia, closing or restructuring a PT PMA is not simply a corporate formality. It involves tax clearance, manpower settlement, regulatory reporting, and banking reconciliation. When handled improperly, exit attempts

When Does Hiring in Indonesia Create Permanent Establishment Risk ?

wesrve.co.id February 12, 2026

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

The First 12 Months That Define PT PMA Success or Failure

wesrve.co.id February 9, 2026

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 New Reality of Expatriate Compliance in Indonesia

wesrve.co.id February 6, 2026

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,

PT PMA Setup in Indonesia: A Step-by-Step Guide for Foreign Companies

wesrve.co.id February 5, 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 “Silent Risk” of Remote Work from Indonesia

wesrve.co.id February 4, 2026

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

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How to Close or Restructure an Underperforming PT PMA in Indonesia (Without Creating Bigger Risk)

When Does Hiring in Indonesia Create Permanent Establishment Risk ?

The First 12 Months That Define PT PMA Success or Failure

The New Reality of Expatriate Compliance in Indonesia

PT PMA Setup in Indonesia: A Step-by-Step Guide for Foreign Companies

The “Silent Risk” of Remote Work from Indonesia

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