Business and income taxation in Indonesia

July 28, 2011 by james · Leave a Comment
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Like many emerging economies, Indonesia practices self assessment income tax structure where tax residents have to pay tax based on their global income. This means that they are subject to tax regardless of whether they earn their income within the country. The main taxes are those imposed by the federal government that include income tax, value added taxes, property tax imposed on real estate and buildings and others. Read more

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Options for business operations in Indonesia

July 28, 2011 by james · Leave a Comment
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For foreign companies, there are various options when it comes to setting up your businesses in Indonesia. A representative office would be the easiest and simplest to set up. This is where it is cheaper and definitely quicker to set up as compared to other configurations. Basically, a representative office or RO has a narrow set of activities as compared to a full fledge company. Basically ROs act as the eyes and years for the local market representing the head office which are in another country. Read more

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Is it difficult to start a business in Indonesia?

July 28, 2011 by james · Leave a Comment
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According to the rating in the World Bank’s Doing Business study, Indonesia is considered to be moderate when it comes to starting a business. In the 183 economies the World Bank evaluated, Indonesia is ranked at 122 which is the bottom 100 of the list. In terms of starting a business, it is at number 161 which means that it is quite hard in terms of application and such. This is due to the time taken and the steps involved in registration of businesses. Read more

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What you need to know to start a business in Indonesia

July 28, 2011 by james · Leave a Comment
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First of all, you have to understand the Indonesian culture and people. It will be very helpful if you understand  or speak some of the language as it would be a useful tool in any business dealings. Never go into the market cold turkey and get a feel of the market before doing anything. If you have doubts, put your plans on hold. It is always better to take a step back instead of pushing forward blindly, after all it is a foreign country you are embarking your business into. So better be sure. Read more

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Starting a business in Indonesia

July 28, 2011 by james · Leave a Comment
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Starting a business is easy, it is only in the starting of businesses in a foreign country which could sometimes be quite a challenge. So if you are planning to set up an operation in Indonesia, there are some things which you must seriously consider before heading out to the country so that you will not waste too much time on the procedures and any processes which might be time consuming. Read more

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No jail time for playboy editor

July 19, 2011 by james · Leave a Comment
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Playboy Indonesia editor Erwin Arnada has been acquitted by the Indonesian Supreme Court. His crime? Erwin was convicted of distributing and profiting from indecent pictures but everything is now water under the bridge and he is now a free man.

According to Erwin’s lawyer, they have not received a copy of the decision form the court, however the verdict has already been issued by the Supreme Court. Erwin has been in the Cipinang Penitentiary located in East Jakarta since last year of October. He will most probably be released in the morning during normal business hours where the prosecutors will coordinate with the prison regarding the release of Erwin. Read more

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Community section

June 25, 2011 by james · Leave a Comment
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We have in Com.co.id an online community for the benefit of our members. This is where you can join the various communities provided here in Com.co.id. Alternatively, you can also create your own community where you can cater to a specific genre or discipline. Read more

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Entertainment and Celebrities

June 25, 2011 by james · Leave a Comment
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The entertainment industry in Indonesia is one of the most vibrant and dynamic around the region. As our artistes are winning regional awards and are constantly demanded from neighbouring countries like Malaysia and Singapore, Read more

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Food

June 25, 2011 by james · Leave a Comment
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Every fortnight, our editors will review a specific type of food or a food outlet to be posted in the front page of Com.co.id. This is where you will be able to read up and find out where the best authentic local food can be found in around Indonesia. Read more

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Business and Companies

June 25, 2011 by james · Leave a Comment
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We have in Com.co.id a directory listing of businesses and companies in Indonesia. This is where we have compiled an extensive repository of contact information and details of companies for you to search for. This is a great service to help our members source for any sort of business leads or information. Read more

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