How to Use Undername Import or Importer of Record in Indonesia
Corporate Secretary Service Indonesia – Are you planning to export goods and products to Indonesia? If you’re going to do it yourself, you’ll have to deal with red tape. Indonesia is very strict on trade compliance, including import and export regulations. Not only do you need to obtain an import license through OSS, but you also need to register a limited liability company in Indonesia. Since setting up an import company in Indonesia takes five months or more, an undername importer will reduce your waiting time and the mental energy to deal with the bureaucracy.
In this article, we will explain an alternative legal method to export goods to Indonesia through undername import.
What is an Undername Importer?
Also known as an importer of record (IOR), an undername importer is a registered legal entity in Indonesia that is responsible for all the paperwork and requirements of incoming goods for import in Indonesia. Undername importers are registered under the Directorate General of Customs and Excise and have official permits and licenses to conduct import activities.
The reason for using an importer under name in Indonesia is quite simple. You have the product, the importer of record has a legal entity registered in Indonesia, and the required documents. More specifically, the importer of record will provide the appropriate documents for clearance through customs, payment of taxes or fines, product certification and classification, and other obligations, which are the responsibility of the importer in Indonesia.
Benefits of Undername Import in Indonesia
There are many benefits of using an importer of record, both for companies and import manufacturers in Indonesia:
Ease for Global Logistics
As imports may involve more than one country, the importer of record can ensure all processes go without any issues with local tax and legal requirements.
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Risk-Free
There are no customs risks due to shipment delays and penalties for importers or manufacturers who do not have the required documents and import approvals from authorities.
Other Benefits
- Simplified shipment clearance process
- Transparent process that complies with all export and import regulations
- No need to establish an import legal entity in Indonesia just for the purpose of importing
Import Process through Importer of Record
- Provide the required information to PortCorp, who is your undername recorder.
- You must confirm with your overseas supplier, seller, or shipper that PortCorp will be your importer of record.
- After confirmation with your overseas exporter, you must verify the shipping documents.
- PortCorp will then evaluate and confirm the imported goods. Once there are no issues, we will proceed with importing and shipping the goods.
- Once the imported goods arrive at the Indonesian port, PortCorp will prepare the clearance and freight forwarding documents.
- On behalf of your company, PortCorp will ensure customs tax payment upon receipt.
- You can pick up your goods from PortCorp or have the products shipped to your location.
Don’t worry about developing your business by setting up a company in Indonesia, because Portcorp is here as a solution for your business, also when you need importer of record. Portcorp is your comprehensive corporate secretary service in Indonesia. With our presence, you can get a dedicated company secretary to support you to what you need. Our company secretaries will track deadlines and file paperwork so your business keeps running smoothly. Contact us now on +6221-5020-8090 for your business succeed in the future!
