AboutNathan Verity Expertise Any questions about employment and HR in Indonesia.
I have been in Indonesia since 2002 working in this sector.
For self help you may wish to look at the links on www.recruitment-Indonesia.com
Experience 18 years experience in Industrial Relations and Human Resources Management.
BComm in HR and IR for Curtin University in Western Australia
Studied the Masters Course for Human Resources at UWA.
Expert: Nathan Verity Date: 1/31/2008 Subject: own business
Question I may be moving to jakarta and I would like to set up my own freelance business. I searched and searched on the net hw to do it, but couldn't find anything. My questions are:
- is it difficult to set up your own business?
- how's the tax system?
- can you recommend some sites (not in bahasa)who would tell me what to do.
Thanks!! Anna
Answer Anna,
Setting up a business in Indonesia can be expensive and time consuming, however very rewarding, Jakarta is a city with over 16 million people so many opportunities exist.
The tax system can be quite complex with various types and applications, i suggest you seek advise as to those that apply to you when you speak with an agent to set up your company.
there are several web sites, i always find that a good place to start is www.expats.or.id which has many links, you may also want to look at www.recruitment-indonesia.com links page which can be quite helpful.
Please let me know if you need additional information.
