There are also taxation imposed on a smaller scale which are regional that include taxes which need to be paid for development, household, media and such. For businesses, it is essential to know about export tax, import duty, taxation for products like tobacco, sugar, alcohol and other items. Taxation in Indonesia applies to both resident and non-resident income earners as long as it is received in the country. For individuals, the tax rates are from 5% to 30% while those earning below Rp15.000.000 are not taxed. Corporate tax rates are imposed for businesses that record income of more than Rp50b annually with a 25% as at 2010 which is considered to be one of the lowest in the world. For companies whose income is less than the amount will be taxed 12.5% as at 2010.

On a larger scale, an RRO or Regional Representative Office has more operational activities. The license is issued by the Investment Coordinating Board of Indonesia where they are only allowed to employ up to 2 expatriates. Major activities here include monitoring and coordinating activities for a region which means that the RRO in Jakarta could be the managing arm for Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines.

A Foreign Joint Venture company where it can start with total foreign ownership in the start but the regulations in Indonesia is that the company must sell shares to Indonesian investors within 15 years of operations which can be done either going through the stock exchange or through direct placement.

In terms of employing workers for your company, it is at number 149 while registering property is easier which is at 95. You will most likely be required to bring your own capital as it is not easy to apply for credit from the financial institutions in the country where it is 113 hardest as compared to the 184 economies. Taxation is at 116 while in terms of enforcing contracts, it is at number 146.  Hence, from the rankings above, you can comprehend that there are many issues involved with starting a company in Indonesia which would take time and surely money. So it would be advisable to inject your own capital into the company and to be somewhat sure of who you are dealing with before setting up your business there.

If you know someone who is helping you in the setting up of the business who is a local, always take good care of them. Always ensure that they are happy to help you and do not be bossy as it would be very counter-productive. Wherever possible, always go direct into the processes. This include applying for registration and particularly dealing with government agencies. Nothing happens overnight, so you must give some time for the application to process. Approvals and such would need time and in Indonesia, there would be some bureaucracy involved so be prepared to wait a while. Pushing for immediate answers will not help.

First of all, you must learn about the country. There are many ways to learn about the country. If you have a chance to stay there for a while, make sure you do. The longer you stay, the better it is so that you will be able to grasp the local lifestyle there. This is where you must understand the culture, the weather, the language and how businesses are operated there. The best way to start a business is to first form a partnership with a local company. It will be very easy if you know someone there as doing business involves money. Once you have established a foothold among the local market, then you would be able to go out on your own. Otherwise, it is better to contact the government agency to learn about the proper procedures. Remember, there are no short-cuts here.

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.

Chief Justice Harifin A. Tumpa made the ruling where the 2009 verdict was overturned based one the new evidence that was admitted for judicial review. In his ruling, Chief Justice Harifin A. Tumpa stated that the Supreme Court will acquit the convict of the charges leveled by the prosecutor.

Playboy Indonesia does not feature any nudity in its publication, only bikini-clad women and . However that has not prevented the publication from being the target of vandalism especially by the hard line Islamic group such as the Isam Defenders Front (FPI). The previous trial, however angered free speech activists and Indonesia’s Press Council as the magazine did not violate media laws or contain pornography.

In the community section you are encouraged to share as much information as possible, so that there are a lot of interaction involved. This is where you can blog, you can share images and pictures, video or audio among members of your community. In addition to that, you can also host events and shows and share among each other. This section in Com.co.id is a relevant section where you can keep track of your friends and families and what is going on in each others’ lives. It is a great place to stay in touch as well a to share information in the internet age.