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APAC • Country Guide

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INDONESIA

Southeast Asia's largest economy and digital market.

EOR pricing
Rp8,926,150
per employee / month (~US$549)
  • Full compliance handled
  • First hire live in 48 hours
  • No entity setup needed
Capital
Jakarta
Population
278M
Currency
IDR (Rp)
Language
Indonesian
Time zone
GMT+7 to +9
Region
APAC
Country snapshot

WHY INDONESIA?

Indonesia is the world's 4th most populous country and ASEAN's largest economy. A booming digital economy (USD $130B by 2025), young population, and 270M+ consumers make it Southeast Asia's most attractive market.

Largest ASEAN consumer market
World's 4th largest population
Booming digital economy
Rich natural resources
Strong domestic demand
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Market intel

THE MARKET
THE TALENT

Economy

USD $1.3T GDP, ASEAN's largest. Growing 5%+ annually with rising middle class.

Talent pool

Young workforce (median 30), strong digital adoption, expanding tech ecosystem in Jakarta and Bandung.

Key industries
Digital Economy & E-commerceManufacturingMining & EnergyFinancial ServicesAgriculture
Hiring & compliance

CORE HIRING
FACTS

Everything global operators need to know about employment costs, leave entitlements, and statutory rules in Indonesia.

Employer cost on top of salary
~10–12%
Income tax
5–35% progressive
Social contributions
BPJS Health 4% + BPJS Employment ~6.24% employer
Minimum wage
Varies by province (Jakarta: IDR 5.07M)
Working hours
40 hours/week
Annual leave
12 days minimum
Sick leave
Full pay first 4 months, declining to 25%
Maternity leave
3 months paid (extending to 6 in 2024)
Paternity leave
2 days paid
Public holidays
16 days/year
Notice period
30 days standard
Probation
Up to 3 months
Severance
1–9 months pay (by tenure) per Omnibus Law
Payroll cycle
Monthly
13th month pay
Mandatory THR (Religious Holiday Allowance)
COMPLIANCE, HANDLED

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Visa & immigration

MOVING
TALENT IN

Work visa types, eligibility, dependent visas, and the path to permanent residency in Indonesia.

KITAS Work Permit

4–8 weeks

Sponsored work permit, valid 6–24 months

Second Home Visa

4–6 weeks

5–10 year residence for high-net-worth individuals

Golden Visa

4–8 weeks

5–10 years for investors and select talent

Eligibility

Job offer, bachelor's degree, 5+ years experience (some roles), RPTKA approval.

Dependants

Spouse and children under 18 eligible for dependent KITAS.

Path to PR

KITAP (Permanent Stay Permit) after 3 consecutive years on KITAS. Citizenship after 5+ years on KITAP.

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