Legal complexity is the biggest risk for foreign businesses
Many foreign companies enter Indonesia with solid funding and a clear business plan, but get stuck on legal issues.
Regulations change quickly. Different government agencies sometimes give conflicting information. What is legal in one sector might be restricted in another.
This legal uncertainty often causes:
- Delayed business licenses
- Denied work permits for foreign staff
- Penalties from missed reporting deadlines
- Disputes with local partners
This is why corporate legal advice in Indonesia is not optional it’s essential from day one.
Problem 1: Complex business structures
Foreign companies must choose between PT PMA (Foreign Investment Company) or Representative Office (KPPA).
Each has different rules:
- PT PMA requires IDR 10 billion paid-up capital and allows full operations.
- KPPA is faster to set up but cannot generate revenue.
Solution:
Swift Visa Indo helps companies evaluate their goals, choose the right entity, and prepare all legal documents.
Problem 2: Visa and work permit regulations
Every foreign employee needs the correct visa and KITAS. Many companies struggle with changing immigration rules and strict quota limits.
Solution:
Swift Visa Indonesia offers company-sponsored visa and KITAS processing (including bulk applications) to reduce approval times and ensure compliance.
They also manage:
- enterprise work permit Indonesia
- enterprise expatriate visa Indonesia
- Indonesia visa for corporate employees
(See also: Foreign Investor Visa)
Problem 3: Legal compliance and contracts
Foreign companies often sign contracts without local legal review. This creates problems when disputes arise, especially if documents are not bilingual or miss mandatory clauses under Indonesian law.
Solution:
Swift Visa Indo reviews and drafts corporate documents:
- Articles of Association
- Shareholder agreements
- Employment contracts
- Service agreements with local vendors
They ensure every document follows Indonesian corporate law and is legally enforceable.
Problem 4: Tax and reporting obligations
Every PT PMA must handle payroll, VAT, annual financial reports, and corporate taxes. Many foreign firms miss deadlines or apply wrong tax rates.
Solution:
Swift Visa Indo’s tax and accounting services handle NPWP registration, SPPKP (VAT), payroll, and monthly tax reports reducing risk of penalties.
(Read more: Tax and Accounting Services)
Why Swift Visa Indonesia is trusted by global companies
- 11+ years of experience supporting foreign businesses in Indonesia
- Direct access to government systems
- Transparent fees and real-time reporting
- Legal, immigration, and tax services under one roof
Legal mistakes can cost more than capital losses. The fastest way to grow in Indonesia is to avoid legal issues from the start.
Get expert corporate legal advice from Swift Visa Indo. Build your company on a solid legal foundation and focus on growth, not problems.
