Izin PIRT adalah istilah yang lebih umum dikenal untuk SPP-IRT. SPP-IRT sendiri singkatan untuk Standar Pemenuhan Komitmen Produksi Pangan Industri Rumah Tangga (Lampiran PP no 5 tahun 2021). SPP-IRT atau PIRT dikeluarkan oleh bupati atau walikota melalui dinas kesehatan sebagai tanda bahwa suatu produk pangan industri rumah tangga telah memenuhi syarat untuk diproduksi dan diedarkan dalam wilayah kekuasaan bupati/walikota yang mengeluarkan PIRT tersebut (lihat pasal 43 PP no 28 tahun 2004). Tidak semua produk pangan dapat menggunakan PIRT sebagai izin produksi dan edar. Hanya jenis pangan di ..read more

What is a market entry strategy? A market entry strategy is an action plan for entering an unknown market. This plan should be created before entering the market in order to reduce risks and increase opportunities. This means that you should do research on the industry, set up your business location, create partnerships, identify competitors, and prepare your marketing efforts to enter the market successfully. Who should create a market entry strategy? This plan should be created by the management team of your company to ensure that all business aspects are covered. The marketing, finance and ..read more

What is a Virtual Office Virtual offices are locations where companies can work remotely without actually being there. Virtual office spaces are usually equipped with all the amenities that would be provided by traditional office space, such as desk rentals, couches, conference rooms, printers, fax machines, phones, and more. The only difference is that employees are not required to be at this location to work. Employees can simply login remotely to access their company’s virtual office space. A virtual office space allows employees the freedom of working from home or other remote locations wi ..read more

The implementation of OSS makes more investors interested in running a  trading business in Indonesia. Before OSS, parties who intend to import must obtain a special permit in the form of API-U or  API-P (depending on the product to be imported). Since the enactment of OSS investors and importers no longer need to obtain Angka Pengenal Impor (API or Import Identification Number) and Nomor Induk Kepabeanan (NIK or Custom Identification Number) as basic import permits. After the business entities complete the registration through OSS  they will acquire an NIB (Nomor Induk Berusaha ..read more

What is the benefit of submitting LKPM? In addition to serving as investment realization reports, LKPM also serves as a means of communication between BKPM and business actors. Companies can convey the problems in doing business activities and if deemed necessary, BKPM will follow up and facilitate the company’s problems submitted through LKPM. What are the sanctions for failing to submit LKPM? Sanctions for not submitting LKPM is listed in BKPM Regulation No. 7 of 2018 on Guidelines and Procedures for Controlling Investment Implementation: Part Five (Imposition of Sanctions) Article 31 – 39 ..read more

What Is LKPM? LKPM (Laporan Kegiatan Penanaman Modal or Investment Activity Report) is a report on investment, labor, production, partnership as well as other obligations realization and problems faced that must be submitted periodically (Article 1 section (20) BKPM Regulation No. 5/2021). Is Your Company Required to Submit LKPM? You are obliged to submit LKPM, except: Your company has an investment value of less than Rp. 1.000,000,000 (one billion Rupiah); Your company is in non-bank financial institution, insurance, banking as well as upstream oil and gas sector; Your company has a Principl ..read more

KITAS is a limited stay permit that allows foreigners to stay in Indonesia temporarily. Indonesia is one of the most popular tourist destinations globally, but it’s also a home away from home for many people. Sadly, not all foreigners who want to stay in Indonesia for more than 30 days (the maximum tourist visa length) are able to. Unless you have KITAS!   What A KITAS in Indonesia Is KITAS stands for “Kartu Izin Tinggal Terbatas”, which translates as “Limited Stay Permission Card”. KITAS was officially introduced in 2013, but it wasn’t until early 2017 that the rules around KITAS were fi ..read more

Indonesia is one of the fastest-growing economies in Southeast Asia. Foreigners looking to open a business in Indonesia should be aware that there are numerous risks involved, such as labor and legal issues. The good news is, however, that these can be mitigated with sufficient research before beginning your venture. This FAQ aims to provide you with information about opening a business in Indonesia so you can make an informed decision on whether it’s right for you. The next step will be to read this FAQ from start to finish! Frequently Asked Questions by Foreigners on Starting A Business in I ..read more

The rules for starting a business in Indonesia can be overwhelming and hard to understand. But it doesn’t have to be. This article will outline some things you should know before you jump headlong into this new endeavor. Below are 9 steps that will get you started on the right foot with your new business in Indonesia. Make Sure the Investment Availability for Your Business Sector Foreign direct investment is a risky venture that many companies would never consider. The decision to invest can be even more difficult if the country you are investing in does not allow it at all or only under cert ..read more

In this article we will look at what force majeure means, types of force majeure, the consequences and finally does Covid-19 fall into force majeure category. The COVID-19 virus, which continues to spread throughout Indonesia and is now considered a national disaster in Presidential Decree No. 12 of 2020 on the Stipulation of Non-Natural Disasters of the Spread of COVID-19 as a National Disaster. Regions then scramble to implement Large-Scale Social Restrictions (“PSBB”) in order to contain the spread. The Governor of DKI Jakarta established Gubernatorial Regulation No. 33 of 2020 on the Imple ..read more