We have had a solid relationship with ASK for a few years now; we appreciate their unwavering support, crystal clear advice, and strategic nous. We'd recommend ASK to anyone looking to develop their business.
Mely Sutrisno, Director, SMN
Ensuring that your company is setup to be effective and successful in Indonesia is a complex and at times, confounding process. We’re here to help you seamlessly enter the marketplace with customised end-to-end growth strategies that best suit your business needs. We bring to the table both extensive in-house capabilities and also critical strategic relationships with key local organisations and consultants for tailored, holistic action plans that support your ongoing success.
If you need information about the Indonesian business landscape, please feel free to read our guides to foreign investment in Indonesia, mergers & acquisitions in Indonesia, our breakdown of Indonesian business and company structures and our industry-specific guide to investment in the Indonesian education sector.
Our end-to-end growth strategies and services include:
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If you’re looking for a team of dedicated professionals to be your local go-to partners on your Indonesian journey, look no further. ASK understood who we are and what we do from the very beginning, providing the exact combination of services we needed. We’ve found ASK to be customer-oriented at all times and unparalleled experts in the Indonesian legal arena.
Orin Hardy, Founder & CEO, Kul Kul Farm and Bamboo U
M&A Advisory
Sourcing and introducing investment partners (buyers and targets) leading to successful closing
Representation: introduction, valuation and negotiation process
Deal structuring
Process plan
Teaser, executive summary and company profile preparation
Term sheet (Letter of Intent)
Drafting and processing all legal documents
Due Diligence
Post-deal integration
• Offering support on realizing the planned synergies (with a clear focus on the financial impact)
• Preparing a plan of approach for the project in close collaboration with the management of both companies
• Drawing up detailed integration plans for individual areas (e.g. sales, operations, finance, etc.)
• Offering help in bringing together different cultures
• Offering help in communicating the plan
Structuring
Foreign Investment
Negative list search, advise on appropriate field of business
Company set up and compliance
Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property search and registration
Regulatory and Investigative
Legal research
Labour Law
Industrial relations
Employment and Advisory
Dispute resolution
Employment terms and conditions
Individual school and group employee restructures
Managing and managing out senior staff
Grievances and whistleblowing complaints
Corporate
Commercial contracts (asset transfer, lease agreement, Sale and Purchase, etc.)
Government Relations
If you are looking for management consultation in education then I highly recommend ASK consulting. Their attention to detail, friendly approach, maintaining close contact throughout all processes and expert service delivery makes them amongst the very best providers we’ve ever worked with. We’ve never felt like ‘just another client’.
Hendro Hassen, Director, Mentari Group
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Company Formation
In Indonesia, there are a few types of business entities and structures that are available for foreign investment. Once we know the nature of your business and the specifics of what you do and how you do it, we will help you choose the best type of entity to meet your key business objectives. Our services include, but are not limited to:
Business set up and incorporation
Includes all legal administrative registration to the respective governing body
Procurement of business licenses
Pre and Post-Incorporation
Pre and Post Incorporation Advisory
Strategic advice on navigating the complex regulatory landscape:
• Entry strategy development
• Business plan development
• Company representation
Compliance and Administration
Ensuring your organisation meets national regulatory standards and international best practices:
Extension of licenses
Business activity reports (i.e. Foreign Investment Semester Report)
Compulsory registration (i.e. Social Security, Manpower Mandatory Report)
General Meeting of Shareholders documentation (i.e. Minutes of Meeting, reports)
Annual Report preparation
Corporate Governance
Compliance & administration
Other permits (Work permits, business licenses and other necessary permitting)
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Whether you’re preparing to do business in Indonesia or are already but are looking to expand into other market segments, we can help you strategise for success. We bring a comprehensive approach to assessment, design and implementation with both our own experienced team and also strategic partners for results-driven planning and execution. Our strategic development services include, but are not limited to:
Strategy Development & Alignment
Market entry strategy: includes preliminary market research to determine feasibility of business, market size, trends, competitors and other launch-related aspects
Business plan development: financial plans, cash flow, employment plans, assessment of strategic planning results, supplier assessment and all related aspects of business planning
Operations and Company Management
Operational development
Project management: planning, organizing and evaluating potential projects
Implementation: support for all aspects of moving plans into action
Performance monitoring: optimisation of projects, problems diagnosis
Diagnostics: business health check
Operational optimisation