Economic Affairs

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The Economic Division of the Indonesian Embassy in Wellington is pleased to assist persons wishing to do business with Indonesia.

If you have a trade enquiry please email kbriwell@ihug.co.nz or phone 04 4758699 extension 727.

NOTE: The Embassy strongly advises against conducting business deals with unknown persons in Indonesia through the use of certain trading websites, especially if payment is requested by means of Western Union.

AANZFTA

Recently Indonesia became a full member of the ASEAN Australia New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA). This means that import tariffs on products entering Indonesia will be progressively reduced over the coming years. Tariffs on 90% of tariff lines will be abolished by 2015 while tariffs on 96% of tariff lines will be abolished by 2025. Many tariffs have already been eliminated upon Indonesia’s EIF (Entry into Force) into AANZFTA on 10 January 2012. Go to Indonesia page of NZ Government AANZFTA website

Doing business in Indonesia

Doing business in Indonesia may involve various aspects, e.g. starting a business in Indonesia, importing from an already existing Indonesian company, or supplying goods or services to an already existing Indonesian company.

Starting a business in Indonesia is not a particularly easy thing to do but most New Zealanders will initially only be involved in doing business with already existing Indonesian companies.

Indonesians are generally friendly and appreciate good manners and clear communication. It is important to find out who is authorised to make decisions. English is increasingly understood and used in Indonesia, especially among the younger generation.

It is obviously important to find the right business partners when doing business in Indonesia. In this respect the Embassy has access to the directory of 8000 exporters published jointly in 2011 by Eximbank and the National Statistics Agency. This lists the names, business fields and contact details of 8000 exporting companies organised by Harmonized System (HS) codes and the Embassy is happy to pass on information from this to potential importers of Indonesian products.

New Zealand companies wishing to export products to Indonesia are encouraged to contact the NZTE office of the New Zealand Embassy in Jakarta. However the Embassy is also happy to assist where possible.

NOTE: The Economic Division’s role is primarily that of liaison, i.e. connecting individuals and then leaving them to develop a business relationship. The Embassy does not not generally carry out “legwork” or make special trips to Indonesia to further business relationships.

Trade Expos

The Indonesian Ministry of Trade organises yearly Trade Expos in Indonesia. These showcase Indonesian export products from various sectors including industry, mining, agricultural, home and office design, furniture, lighting, food, food processing and crafts. Around 1000 exhibitors participate each year with around 8000 buyers present.

There is also a steady stream of expos throughout the year focussing on individual sectors.

If you are interested in attending the main trade expo (Trade Expo Indonesia) or single sector trade expos please contact the Embassy.

Document Authentification

New Zealanders wishing to export products to Indonesia will often be required to provide legalised copies of documents from New Zealand. This applies in cases such as trademark registration, proof of sole distributorship etc.

The procedure is as follows:

1. If necessary obtain certification from a notary public that the signature on the document is that of person signing it or claiming to have signed it.
2. Submit the document to the New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs Authentication Unit. They will certify the signature of the notary public or in other cases Justice of the Peace. Go to the Department of Internal Affairs Document Authentification information page.
3. Submit the document to the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. They will certify the signature of the Depart of Internal Affairs Authentication Unit officer signing a letter outlining the document.
4. Submit the document and the certification letter with MFAT stamp to the Indonesian Embassy in Wellington. The Embassy will certify the signature of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade officer. Cost is NZ$30.00 per document.

How to invest in Indonesia

Indonesia welcomes foreign investment and has a dedicated agency for handling investment, the Indonesian Investment Coordinating Board or BKPM. Go to BKPM website

NZ Indonesia Business Network

The Indonesian – New Zealand Business Network was formed in February 2012 as an informal group to increase networking between New Zealand and Indonesian business persons. It is envisaged that the Network and the Embassy will work together in undertaking programmes in the field of trade and investment.

Tourism

Tourism is hugely important to Indonesia with around 7.65 million tourists visiting in 2011. Indonesia’s national motto is “Bhinekka Tunggal Ika” which roughly translates as “Unity in Diversity”. The country is a rich patchwork of islands, cultures, languages, natural beauty, crowded cities, lush rice paddies, jungles and not least, delicious food.

As the largest country in Southeast Asia, Indonesia is home to around 240 million people. The most popular tourist destination is the island of Bali, situated just to the east of the island of Java. Bali is famous for its beaches and Hindu culture. The Balinese are extremely artistic and many are able to produce intricate carvings.

To the east of Bali is the island of Lombok which is rich in natural beauty but far less developed than Bali. In anticipation of an increase in the number of tourists visiting Lombok the Government has built a new international airport further inland.

The highly fertile island of Java is home to around 130 million people. Jakarta, the capital city, is a teeming metropolis of motorways and malls, with various tourist attractions such as Beautiful Mini-Indonesia, a huge park with representative architecture from the provinces and various activities such as a gondola ride, restaurants etc. Jakarta also has Ancol on the north coast and Monas in Central Jakarta. Jakarta is also the gateway to West Java and the beautiful Puncak region.

Indonesia is a fascinating country with literally thousands of islands to explore.

New Zealanders wishing to visit Indonesia as tourists are granted a 30 day visa on arrival.  Please note that passports must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival. Alternatively visas can be obtained before arrival from the Indonesian Embassy in Wellington.

Access Single Entry Visitor’s Visa form and requirements

External Links

Indonesian Ministry of Trade

National Agency for Export Development

National Agency for the Placement and Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers / BNP2TKI

Indonesian Ministry of Education

Indonesian Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy

Indonesian Ministry of Industry

New Zealand Trade and Enterprise

Doing Business in Indonesia (NZTE)

New Zealand Customs Service

New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade