Export From Indonesia

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Exports from Indonesia have seen a major contribution to the nation’s GDP. Find out how Indonesian producers export their products to the Southeast Asian region and beyond.

Why start to export from Indonesia

Indonesia is well known for their exports. There are at least ten main products that are consistently produced for export, including shrimp, coffee, palm oil, cacao, rubber and rubber products, textile and textile products, footwear, electronics, motor vehicle components, and furniture.

The Ministry of Trade recently released a list of potential Indonesia export products, with positive trends opening up an opportunity for local entrepreneurs and producers to gain notoriety abroad, starting with the South East Asia region and other bilateral partners of Indonesia.

How to start an Indonesian export company

There are a few provisions to be met when creating an export company – the first step is establishing a legal entity. There are several types of legal entities that you can set up, including a CV, firm, PT, as well as a cooperative.

Make sure to set up your company properly. Before exporting from Indonesia, an exporter must have a Taxpayer Identification Number (NPWP). Other than that, there are business licenses to obtain:

Trading Business License (SIUP) from the Ministry of Trade.
Industrial License from the Ministry of Industry.
Domestic Investment Business License (PMDN) or Foreign Investment (PMA) issued by the Ministry of Investment (BKPM).
Export Identity Number (APE).
To expedite the process of establishing an exporter company, our experts can help you obtain the permits and licenses you need without any hassle.

Export From Indonesia: Company Classifications

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NON-MANUFACTURER EXPORTER

MANUFACTURER EXPORTER

NON-MANUFACTURER EXPORTER

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Frequent Asked Questions

How many types of business licenses are there in Indonesia?

There are two main types, namely, primary business licenses and non-primary business licenses. The primary ones commonly apply to various industries, such as general and industrial business licenses. Additional non-primary ones are included, depending on the operations of your business. Examples of non-primary business licenses are operational and commercial licenses.

Is it mandatory to apply for a permanent business license in Indonesia?

Yes, you must apply for it to be able to issue work permits for your foreign employees. This permanent business license is also a prerequisite for the applications for other business licenses and import licenses.

What Our Clients Say

After comparing several consultants, I found Indo Prime Indonesia is a international and professional organization with good understanding of local market. Indo Prime Indonesia helped our company to set up our first Indonesian entity, and also helps with day-to-day operation. Indo Prime Indonesia showed high level of professionalism. Jump start the business in Indonesia, take care of routine process, therefore we can focus more on our core business.

We were searching for suitable partner for the begining of our operation on Indonesian market. After short exploration and recommendation from our business partners we decided for Indo Prime. Local knowledge, orientation at our business problematics, contacts and language. In a friendly approach combined with professional service. Consultation before the project – avoids so much unnecessary act of “foreigners” worse overview of the Indonesian legislative.

We chose Indo Prime because we considered Indo Prime as a professional company with a good attitude and a streamlined business model. Indo Prime met all our expectations as it created the atmosphere of accountability and transparency. The most significant added values that we received from cooperation with Indo Prime are the time we saved and mistakes we avoided.

Indo Prime provided outstanding services in registering our representative office in Indonesia in a timely manner. Their financial services have been helping us a lot — our local employees feel secure working for our company. Indo Prime became our reliable partner with quick response on our needs. Their flexibility and full support of our business in Indonesia are the main reasons to continue in our cooperation.