New members of the Indonesia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019

Julien · 2019-02-04T06:53:41+01:00

Hi all, Newbie on the Indonesia forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your expat projects in Indonesia if you are planning to move there. It will enable us to help you better but above all to wish you a warm welcome. Welcome on board!

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Fred Indonesia Expert

Member since 02 August 2009

A smile is the universal welcome.
Max Eastman

FredIndonesia Expert25 December 2019 11:08:02

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Scooter. A nice one will cost you about Rp20 million to buy.
License to ride a scooter - Off to the main cop shop in your area.

Working - Difficult
Working remotely - Hardly likely to be a problem as long as you tell everyone your cash comes from pensions, investment, or whatever.

Internet - Easy if it's just emails and browsing. Not always easy for streaming depending on where you live.

Renting a place - Easy, but shop around so you don't get ripped off.

Fred Indonesia Expert

Member since 02 August 2009

A smile is the universal welcome.
Max Eastman

FredIndonesia Expert25 December 2019 11:08:50

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What are you going to do for a visa?

Fred Indonesia Expert

Member since 02 August 2009

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Max Eastman

FredIndonesia Expert25 December 2019 11:10:06

#123

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Running a local business.
You have to set up a PT PMA. Google has all the details but it makes the visa easy.

JJ3040 Member

Member since 21 April 2018

JJ3040Member14 January 2020 21:24:37

#124

Hey, thats good im sure you will enjoy it. I did when I was there. I too am looking to come there but in reverse. Im trying to get my agency started up now (Digital marketing/consulting). I want to come back for good.

I too am interested in stocks and looking for others that share the interest. Its a serious income generating skill that can go a long way.

JJ3040 Member

Member since 21 April 2018

JJ3040Member14 January 2020 21:26:18

#125

Interesting, What does those acronyms stand for? I will look it up just in case I want to advertise to local businesses there that need digital help.

Fred Indonesia Expert

Member since 02 August 2009

A smile is the universal welcome.
Max Eastman

FredIndonesia Expert14 January 2020 21:30:14

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JJ3040 wrote:
Interesting, What does those acronyms stand for? I will look it up just in case I want to advertise to local businesses there that need digital help.

Any Indonesian based entity that works with local business means you must set up a PT PMA, and that means a lot of set up costs and rules.

JJ3040 Member

Member since 21 April 2018

JJ3040Member14 January 2020 21:48:42

#127

Ok, does that include digital work as well?

Fred Indonesia Expert

Member since 02 August 2009

A smile is the universal welcome.
Max Eastman

FredIndonesia Expert14 January 2020 22:04:43

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JJ3040 wrote:
Ok, does that include digital work as well?

Remote working - Who would know and, unless you tread on local toes, who would care?
You're spending, but not taking from locals so, much as any work should require a work permit, nobody will care.

The moment you deal with local business, that changes.

JJ3040 Member

Member since 21 April 2018

JJ3040Member14 January 2020 22:18:31

#129

Yeah, thought so, since I haven't been back in forever, I just wanted to consult with the expert here.

Thanks

Julien Founder

Member since 11 March 2005

17 years of happy life abroad

JulienFounder17 January 2020 11:31:44

#130

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Hi,

I invite you to follow this topic on this new thread:
https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=880446

Thanks!

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