Importing goods into Indonesia involves more than just moving containers from port to warehouse. It requires precise handling of documents, coordination with customs, communication with local vendors, and navigating government procedures that can often feel opaque — especially for companies based overseas.
Yet, despite these challenges, you don’t need a local legal entity to manage import operations in Indonesia.
With the help of an experienced Employer of Record (EOR) partner like Accura, you can build a capable back-office support team on the ground — legally, quickly, and without opening a company in Indonesia.
The Realities of Import Operations in Indonesia
Indonesia is Southeast Asia’s largest consumer market and a strategic hub for trade. But import processes here are complex, requiring:
- Accurate and timely Bill of Lading (B/L) handling
- Smooth coordination for Delivery Order (DO) release
- Communication with freight forwarders, shipping lines, and customs brokers
- Local presence to manage documentation, supplier follow-up, and vendor payments
For foreign companies trying to run these processes from abroad, delays, miscommunication, and compliance risks are common — and expensive.
How an EOR Solves the Local Coordination Problem
An Employer of Record (EOR) enables you to legally hire local staff in Indonesia — without setting up your own legal entity.
This means you can:
- Recruit import admin specialists or logistics coordinators
- Assign them to work under your direction and SOPs
- Maintain control over daily workflows while we (the EOR) manage all the local compliance, payroll, and HR requirements
With Accura as your EOR, your team works for you — but is legally employed by us. It’s fast, compliant, and completely hands-off for you on the backend.
Common Tasks Our Clients Outsource to Their Local Teams
Through our EOR model, companies have built lean and efficient import operations in Indonesia. Common daily tasks handled by local hires include:
- Checking and processing Shipping Instructions (SI)
- Preparing and verifying commercial invoices and packing lists
- Monitoring arrival notices and coordinating DO release
- Communicating with customs brokers and port agents
- Managing internal databases and tracking import milestones
- Filing and storing digital and physical documents for compliance
These roles are critical to ensuring imports are not delayed at port, documents are compliant, and communication flows smoothly between vendors and stakeholders.
What Accura Does — Beyond Employment
We don’t just help you hire. As your EOR partner, Accura provides a full-service solution that includes:
- Drafting locally compliant employment contracts
- Registering employees with mandatory BPJS insurance programs
- Handling monthly payroll, tax withholding (PPh 21), and reporting
- Managing employee benefits, leave entitlements, and THR
- Providing day-to-day HR support and performance oversight (if needed)
- Offering recruitment assistance to find the right logistics/admin profiles
Whether you need just one local coordinator or a full support team, we build a framework that fits your structure and goals — fast.
Why EOR is Better Than Setting Up a Local Entity (at Least to Start)
Setting up a PT PMA (foreign company) in Indonesia can take several months and require:
- A local office address
- Capital requirements
- Licenses and registrations
- Ongoing local accounting and reporting obligations
For many import-driven businesses, that level of investment doesn’t make sense — especially if your physical footprint in Indonesia is minimal.
An EOR model lets you “test the market” operationally, stay fully compliant, and move fast — all without a permanent legal commitment.
Ready to Localize Your Import Operations in Indonesia — Without the Overhead?
Accura helps international importers and freight companies build local capabilities in Indonesia without the friction of setting up an entity.
📧 Book a free consultation today and learn how we can help you manage your documentation, logistics, and back-office operations — directly from the ground, without the burden of incorporation.