Hiring an expatriate: RPTKA, DKP-TKA, work KITAS, then NPWP, BPJS and payroll tax

We get the foreign worker plan (RPTKA) approved, arrange the USD 100 a month DKP-TKA payment, apply for the work visa and KITAS, then register the expat for NPWP, BPJS and payroll tax so the company and the person stay compliant.

IDR 19.000.000Per expat, plus renewals

For: PT PMA and local companies hiring foreign workers, and foreign directors or commissioners who will live in Indonesia. Also investors using an investor KITAS.

What we need from you

Passport of the expat (validity of at least the stay)
Visa and KITAS
CV, degree and experience letters
RPTKA position fit
Company NIB, deed and NPWP
Sponsor data
Position and planned period
RPTKA and DKP-TKA amount
Indonesian companion worker (pendamping)
Transfer of knowledge duty
Shareholding of foreign director, if any
Exemptions and investor KITAS

What we discuss

Is the expat an employee or a shareholder director?
Investor KITAS or exemptions may apply
Is the position open to foreigners?
HR roles and some others are closed
How long will they stay this year?
Over 183 days makes them tax resident
Will the expat bring family?
Dependant KITAS and PTKP
Who pays tax and BPJS: company or expat?
Gross up affects payroll tax

What we file

RPTKA application
Pay DKP-TKA
12 months x USD 100 = USD 1,200 per worker
Work visa and KITAS
NPWP, BPJS and payroll set up

What you get

Approved RPTKA and DKP-TKA receipt
Work KITAS
Tax and BPJS registration

The law

Art 42, Law 13/2003 on Manpower, as amended by Law 6/2023: An employer of a foreign worker must have an approved foreign worker utilisation plan (RPTKA) Source
PP 34/2021 on use of foreign workers: RPTKA procedure, compensation fund (DKP-TKA) of USD 100 per worker per month, Indonesian companion and training duties Source
Law 6/2011 on Immigration, as amended by Law 63/2024: Foreigners staying to work or invest need the right visa and a limited stay permit (KITAS) Source
Art 14 and 15, Law 24/2011 on BPJS: Every person, including a foreigner working at least 6 months in Indonesia, must join; employers must register their workers and pay contributions Source
Art 2, Law 7/1983 on Income Tax (PPh Law), as last amended by Law 6/2023: An individual is resident if in Indonesia more than 183 days in 12 months, or present in the tax year with intent to reside Source

Questions people ask

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