10 most important points that “expats” should know before moving to jakarta

10 Most Important Points that “Expats” Should Know Before Moving to Jakarta Jakarta, September 2016

#1. Preparations

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There are some important things you should do in this phase, including: 1. Preparing some legal documents, like your passport and visa. 2. Visiting your personal accountant and planning for your current tax

position and future tax while you are working in Indonesia. 3. Making sure that the bank account you have in your country of origin

also operate in Indonesia. 4. Checking your insurance plan. 5. Bringing all the records you may need during your stay in Indonesia,

such as medical, academic, and employment records. 6. Visiting your doctor to know some potential health problems that may

be caused by different seasons or weather.

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#2. Accommodation

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Here are several things you need to pay attention to: 1. Choosing an area is one crucial initial step. You should pick a place

that is closer to your office because commuting in Jakarta is painful and is one of the biggest challenges for most expats.

2. Your main option for accommodation will be renting an apartment or a house.

3. Usually, there are some companies who provide the accommodation for their employees as a part of the employment package so you do not need to find a house. For those responsible for their own accommodation, a furnished two-bedroom apartment will usually cost at a minimum of US $1000 per month.





#3. Business in Jakarta

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If you have limited budget it’s better to use Virtual Office or Co-Working Office to start your company. Having a company will also can bring lot of advantages for you, such as: you can own a property in Indonesia, you can also generate many profit as Indonesia is the 4th most populated country in the world which means potential market for your business, and many more.


There are many opportunities for foreigners if you want to establish a company in Indonesia, especially in Jakarta. Some business fields are open for 100% foreign ownership, but some others are restricted.




#4. Communications

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Getting connected by telephone, mobile, and internet becomes a high priority once you stay in a new environment whether for short or long period. There are two kinds of Phone SIM cards (providers): 1. Prepaid card, in which if you are running out of credits, you can

reload it by purchasing more “pulsa”. 2. Postpaid system that is based on the abonnement or a basic monthly

charge plus the usage and all relevant taxes.

If you want to make calls within Indonesian territory, you should use area codes. To save your money people usually use Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), which uses an internet connection.





#5. Transportation

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• Other transportation: Trans Jakarta bus, mikrolet/angkot, local ojek and local bus. If you want to use the train (the commuter line) & Trans Jakarta in Jabodetabek area, you should use E-ticketing.

• Rent a car, a motorcycle, or a bike in trusted rental agencies.

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Jakarta has many kinds of transportation. Some of the most popular ones are: • Online transportation services, such as

Go-jek (motorcycle taxi) as well as Go-car, Uber, or Grab. You can also use this online service to deliver some packages or documents and take some meals or food that you order in a restaurant safely and quickly to your house or office.




#6. Daily Needs Shopping

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Shopping in Jakarta takes many forms, from the traditional markets to the luxurious world class malls with a wide range of international shops and restaurants. In Jakarta, there are many supermarkets and minimarkets if you want to buy your daily needs.


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For expats, it would be better if you shop in the modern market because it is cleaner, more organized, has more complete and diverse choices, as well as offer better facilities (parking, restaurants, shops, ATMs, etc.).




#7. Banking and Personal Finances


If you are staying more than three months in Indonesia, it’s highly recommended for you to create a local bank account. Some important things that you should consider are: • The daily transaction in Indonesia will be ruled by the Rupiah (IDR). • If you want to save money in an Indonesian bank account, it has a special requirements

for foreigners to open a bank account. You will find some differences between the policies of Indonesia banks and the foreign banks. For example, you should bring a copy your passport and Residence Permit, etc.

• You can exchange foreign currency in major cities at banks and money changers. • You may only deal in only 7-8 major currencies and for others, you should order first. • You may also have difficulties in getting small denomination of currency. • Use this helpful currency conversion links Today's exchange rates - XE. • Indonesia also have sharia (Islamic) banks. Sharia prohibits the fixed or floating payment

or acceptance of specific interest or fees (known as usury) for loans of money. • At times if an expat wants to get credit cards, it can be difficult because often both local

and national banks require a deposit on the card.




#8. Legal Documents


Depending on your purpose of your trip, you may need an entry visa, residence permit and /or work permit. • Legal entry document in Indonesia are usually short-term visas for Indonesia,

Indonesian residency, and getting a driving license and additional visa for social/cultural visit visa and student permits.

• Short term visa, there are visa on arrival (valid 30 days), visit visa (60 days), working visas, tourist and transit visa (14 days).

• The types of resident visas are: Izin Kunjungan Sosial Budaya Visa (VKSB) for six month, Kunjungan Beberapa Kali Perjalanan Visa or Sosial Budaya (12 months), Visa Izin Terbatas or Temporary Residency Permit (for foreigner hired by an Indonesian company), Kartu Izin Tinggal Terbatas (five years in total), Kartu Izin Tinggal Tetap (KITAP) (for five years), and Retirement Visa for those aged over 55.

• If you want to get a driving license in Indonesia you should go to Department of Motor Vehicles, which is responsible for issuing driver’s license for the residents of Jakarta, Tangerang, Depok and Bekasi.




#9. Health and Medical Concerns


There are some health problems when expat arrive in Indonesia because of different temperatures, food, and atmosphere. Then, this sub-heading needs to be highlighted, especially for the following things: • All medical facilities (such as hospitals and clinics) are available for expats and foreign

travellers. • Indonesia’s hospitals are state-owned, privately owned, military owned, or NGO-

owned. There are only 5 out of 1,800 hospitals in Indonesia which have been internationally accredited.

• Food and water precautions are important. Water from the tap is not safe to drink. Therefore, it should be boiled, filtered, or chemically disinfected. Avoid to drink beverages with ice cubes in public places. Instead, order cold bottled beverages.

• It is recommended to avoid unpasteurized milk and raw, under cooked food. • As Indonesia is a tropical country you can easily find mosquitoes, so you need to

protect yourself with anti-mosquito cream which you can find in any minimarket.




#10. Community Involvement

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There are a lot of communities for expats that you can find in Jakarta, which you can find easily only by surfing through internet. It is good for expats to join certain communities of their interests because it is a perfect place to share, ask question, build networking, and know more about Jakarta.

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Our Vision

To be leading consulting firm of business services to clients expanding and operating in Indonesia.

Our Mission

To provide full-range of market-entry and corporate services to enable our clients to focus on their core business and activities in Indonesia and beyond.

PT. Cekindo Bisnis Grup is a leading consulting firm of Market-Entry and Corporate secretarial services to clients expanding and operating in Indonesia and further to Southeast Asia.

Our Values Client-focused Excellence performance Knowledgable locally Integrity moral Normative operations standards Delivered on-time One stop services provider

Company Profile

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Our main services:

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Local Distributor & Partner

Buying Agent Office Space

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Senior Advisor Prof. Dr. Rahardi Ramelan

Relevant Experience

Mr. Ramelan is currently Senior Advisor at PT Cekindo Bisnis Grup. Hi is a Research Professor at the Agency for the

Assessment and Application of Technology. The honorary degree of Doctor Honoris Causa from Monash

University, Australia and Northeastern University Boston.

Minister of State for Research and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia and Chairman of the Agency for Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT) in the Seventh Development Cabinet of the Republic of Indonesia.

Minister of Industry and Trade in the Development Reforms Cabinet of the Republic of Indonesia and Chairman of National Logistic Agency.

Deputy Chairman for Industrial Analysis and Vice Chairman of the National Development Planning Agency of the Republic of Indonesia

Several management positions and responsibilities related to Indonesian Aviation industry, the Weapon industry.

Prof. Dr. Rahardi Ramelan

Profile Overview

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Principal Consultant Michal Wasserbauer

Michal is currently Principal Consultant at PT Cekindo Bisnis Grup. He has more than 5 year‘s experience in the

Corporate Market research, Strategy and Evaluation Expansions, Business Consultancy, and Preparation of

Business Feasibility Studies. He has worked for various industries, namely Grocery and Marchandise Retail,

Energy, Medical Device, Heavy and Automation Industries.

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Michal Wasserbauer

Market opportunities valuation Investment analysis Performance management Feasibility studies

Strategy planning Stakeholder management Marketing consultancy

Profile Overview

Relevant Experience

Relevant Skills

Multinational grocery and general merchandise retailer: Capital Investment Appraisals

World‘s largest student and recent graduates-run organisation: Financial Controller

International consultation company: Market Expansion Consultant

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Principal Consultant Nurmia Agustina

Nurmia is currently Principal Consultant at PT Cekindo Bisnis Grup. She has wide experience in the areas of Business

Development, Legal Corporate Restrictions, Business Consulting, Project Management, Market Development &

Entry Strategy, Sales & Distribution, Management Strategy, Recruitment, Visa & Work Permit, and Change

Management. She has worked for various industries, namely Energy & Resources, Telecommunication, Retail,

Pharmaceutical & Medical, Financing, Non-Profit, IT and Heavy Industries.

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International Management company: Management & Legal

consultant

Chamber of Commercial: Head of Business Processing Section

Nurmia Dwi Agustina

Corporate law Outsourcing processes Company formation Acquisitions Project Management Competitive Analysis

Business Planning Risk Management Talent Management Strategy Recruitment Visa & Work Permit Change Management

Relevant Experience

Relevant Skills

Profile Overview

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Selected Clients

PT. Cekindo Bisnis Grup

Grand Slipi Tower 9th floor Jl. Letjend. S. Parman Kav 22-24 Jakarta - 11480 Indonesia [email protected] +6221 80660900 www.virtualofficeinjakarta.com