HIRE IN
INDONESIA.
Southeast Asia's largest economy and digital market.
- Full compliance handled
- First hire live in 48 hours
- No entity setup needed
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.
Your first Indonesia hire, live in days.
We handle entity, payroll, tax and compliance so you can focus on the work.
THE MARKET
THE TALENT
USD $1.3T GDP, ASEAN's largest. Growing 5%+ annually with rising middle class.
Young workforce (median 30), strong digital adoption, expanding tech ecosystem in Jakarta and Bandung.
CORE HIRING
FACTS
Everything global operators need to know about employment costs, leave entitlements, and statutory rules in Indonesia.
Skip the legal setup in Indonesia.
We become the legal employer. You manage the work, we handle payroll, contracts, taxes and benefits.
MOVING
TALENT IN
Work visa types, eligibility, dependent visas, and the path to permanent residency in Indonesia.
KITAS Work Permit
4–8 weeksSponsored work permit, valid 6–24 months
Second Home Visa
4–6 weeks5–10 year residence for high-net-worth individuals
Golden Visa
4–8 weeks5–10 years for investors and select talent
Job offer, bachelor's degree, 5+ years experience (some roles), RPTKA approval.
Spouse and children under 18 eligible for dependent KITAS.
KITAP (Permanent Stay Permit) after 3 consecutive years on KITAS. Citizenship after 5+ years on KITAP.
Hiring in Indonesia
Indonesia hiring FAQs
AgileHRO's Employer of Record service in Indonesia costs Rp8,115,000 per employee per month (about US$499), covering contracts, payroll, tax filings and compliance with no local entity required. Budget separately for statutory employer costs of roughly 10–12% on top of gross salary.
Employers in Indonesia typically pay around 10–12% on top of gross salary. Social contributions: BPJS Health 4% + BPJS Employment ~6.24% employer. Employee income tax is 5–35% progressive, withheld through a monthly payroll cycle. 13th-month pay: mandatory THR (Religious Holiday Allowance).
Notice period in Indonesia: 30 days standard. Probation: up to 3 months. Severance: 1–9 months pay (by tenure) per Omnibus Law. As your Employer of Record, AgileHRO drafts compliant contracts and manages terminations under local law.
Typical processing times for the main Indonesia work permits are: KITAS Work Permit (4–8 weeks), Second Home Visa (4–6 weeks), Golden Visa (4–8 weeks). Eligibility: Job offer, bachelor's degree, 5+ years experience (some roles), RPTKA approval. AgileHRO manages the application, documents and timeline as your Employer of Record.
START IN 48 HOURS.
We'll handle the legal entity, payroll, tax, and compliance. You focus on the work.