Our Services
From accounting and tax outsourcing to company establishment and legal support — we provide end-to-end professional services for Japanese businesses operating in Indonesia.
Accounting, Tax & Payroll Outsourcing
We deliver accounting, tax, and payroll services aligned with Japanese HQ standards — not just local practices. Supervised by a Japanese CPA, we handle monthly/annual closings, tax filings, payroll, and BPJS in one package. Unlike USCPA-based approaches, our Japan-standard perspective ensures data integrity and accountability. We overwrite local processes with Japan-quality output so HQ can use the numbers with confidence.
Key Highlights
- Monthly and annual closings supervised by Japanese CPA
- Tax filing, payroll calculation, and BPJS compliance
- Japan-standard quality — not just local compliance
- Numbers your HQ can use directly for reporting
Tax Dispute & SP2DK Response
We provide strategic support for SP2DK (taxpayer confirmation letters), tax audits, and tax court proceedings in Indonesia — working with experienced local tax consultants and CPAs. We handle complex issues common to Japanese companies: transfer pricing, VAT, withholding tax, and more. From preparing explanation documents to attending meetings and negotiating, we support the entire process. Our track record speaks for itself — our positions have been upheld in nearly all cases. Clients with monthly advisory contracts benefit from day-to-day compliance readiness, making audits smoother. We also offer flexible spot support for urgent cases.
Key Highlights
- SP2DK response and tax audit defense
- Tax court representation and negotiation
- Transfer pricing, VAT, and WHT expertise
- Near-perfect success rate across disputes
- Spot support available for non-retainer clients
Bridge Note Implementation
We support the rollout of Bridge Note, our cloud accounting platform available in Japanese, English, and Indonesian. With automated monthly reports, Japan-standard chart of accounts, and intuitive data entry, it is purpose-built for Japanese companies operating in Indonesia. Bridge Note eliminates the gap in accounting understanding between HQ and local teams — creating a shared language of numbers. Deployed at 120+ companies.
Key Highlights
- Japanese, English, and Indonesian interface
- Automated monthly reporting to HQ
- Japan-standard chart of accounts design
- 120+ companies already using Bridge Note
Consolidated Accounting Support
We align local financial data with your HQ's consolidated reporting requirements — handled by Japanese professionals. We reconcile accounting policy differences and chart of accounts discrepancies, ensuring consolidation package quality. We attend meetings with auditors and HQ accounting teams, supporting monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles. The result: local numbers delivered in a format that's ready to use.
Key Highlights
- Consolidation package preparation and review
- Accounting policy and CoA reconciliation
- Direct liaison with auditors and HQ teams
- Monthly, quarterly, and annual cycle support
Accounting Staff Recruitment
We source and screen local accounting and tax professionals through proprietary testing and interviews. Rather than relying on resumes or certifications alone, we evaluate practical skills, Japanese-language comprehension, and retention potential. As practitioners who manage monthly advisory engagements for many clients, we can identify candidates who will perform — not just interview well. Post-placement support continues through our advisory contracts, so we don't just recruit and walk away.
Key Highlights
- Proprietary skills testing beyond credentials
- Japanese-language comprehension assessment
- Retention-focused selection process
- Continued support through advisory contracts
Transfer Pricing Documentation
We prepare Local Files and Master Files tailored to the realities of Japanese companies in Indonesia. We balance local tax authority requirements with HQ tax policy, building documentation with substantive evidence that holds up under audit. This is not template-based work — we design defensible transfer pricing positions, led by Japanese professionals from start to finish.
Key Highlights
- Local File and Master File preparation
- Alignment between local DGT and HQ tax policy
- Evidence-backed, audit-resistant documentation
- Japanese-led design and quality control
Internal Controls Design
We design internal controls aligned with J-SOX and other Japanese standards, covering workflow design, approval authority, and records management. Our focus is on controls that function in real operations — not just documentation exercises. From evidence management to segregation of duties, we build processes that preempt findings from HQ and external auditors, grounded in hands-on accounting experience.
Key Highlights
- J-SOX aligned workflow and approval design
- Evidence management and duty segregation
- Practical controls that work in daily operations
- Proactive defense against auditor findings
VISA & Work Permit Support
We handle KITAS, e-Visa, and work permit applications, renewals, and extensions for expatriate staff — coordinated with your assignment timeline. All interactions with immigration and labor authorities are managed on your behalf, along with full document administration. We ensure Japanese expatriates can relocate with confidence, without leaving critical steps to local staff alone. We also coordinate flexibly with HQ HR departments.
Key Highlights
- KITAS, e-Visa application and renewal
- Immigration and labor authority liaison
- Timeline-aligned processing for assignees
- Coordination with HQ HR departments
Legal & Corporate Services
We handle corporate registration changes including articles of association amendments, director and shareholder changes, capital changes, and business purpose additions — managing all BKPM and notary communications in Japanese. For employment agreements, service contracts, and sales agreements, we provide drafting and review. For labor disputes and commercial issues, we work with local Indonesian attorneys to provide end-to-end support from initial response to legal resolution.
Key Highlights
- Corporate registration and amendment filing
- BKPM and notary coordination in Japanese
- Contract drafting and review
- Dispute resolution with local attorney network
Company Establishment
We provide end-to-end support for establishing a legal entity in Indonesia: articles of association, investment licenses (OSS/BKPM), tax registration (NPWP), and company registration. The entire process is managed in Japanese, with clear timelines to minimize the delays and confusion common in local procedures. We design the corporate structure with future accounting and tax operations in mind, preventing operational issues before they arise.
Key Highlights
- Articles of association and investment license (OSS)
- Tax registration (NPWP) and company registration
- Full Japanese-language process management
- Future-proof corporate structure design
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