Export License in Indonesia

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Export License – Who is it for and what are the benefits

Exports have been playing a vital role in the growth of Indonesia’s economy, making this country the 24th largest export economy in the world and has enabled the country to become a major player in global trade.

If you have a local or foreign-owned (PMA) and seeking to send the goods abroad, there are several required licenses you need to acquire in order to comply with Indonesia’s export/import regulations.

For example, before exporting goods, a business should first check with the Indonesian Harmonization System (HS) and obtain the HS Code for their products, which is utilised to classify every category of products, and there are many more licenses to obtain according to your business needs.

There are two categories for exporters in Indonesia which require different licenses and treatments to be able to export from Indonesia. LetsMoveIndonesia ensures you comply with the right policies when sending goods from Indonesia.

Common Questions

What are the categories of companies that need Export licenses in Indonesia?

This is for any kind of Company that are in a Wholesale or Industrial Business area that export their products overseas.

Can I transfer the Export License to another company if my product has been registered under a local distributor?

You cannot transfer your Export License, but you can help a company that does not have an Export License to send their products overseas through your company as long as the HS Code is the same with your License.

Why is HS Code important?

HS Code is an universal Code for Export-Import. It is important to list the right HS Code for your company so that there is no problem when you run the business.

How many types of Licenses are required for doing Export in Indonesia?

Export License may vary depending on how many HS Code needed in the Company.

Why do you need a legal advisor to register your Export License?

We can help you to determined which HS Code is needed so that you can get your Export License without any problems.

Steps to get your Export Licenses with Lets Move Indonesia

Make sure you have an established company according to Indonesian regulations.

Register an account on the Indonesia National Single Window site.

Your registration will be assessed by the government.

Once your account is verified, fill in the form provided.

Your application will be verified.

Requirements

To export from Indonesia, a business should first fulfil the following requirements:

1. A legal entity, in the form of :

2. Has NPWP (Taxpayer Number)

3. Have one of the licenses issued by the Government such as:

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