Indonesia: Employers Must Report Information of Foreign Workers by January 10, 2023
December 19, 2022
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At a Glance
- The Indonesian government announced that employers of foreign workers must submit the required annual report on foreign nationals by January 10, 2023.
- Fragomen expects the deadline to be flexible but employers are advised to complete the annual report before the initial deadline to avoid any possible administrative penalties.
The situation
The Indonesian Ministry of Manpower (MOM) announced that employers of foreign workers must submit the required annual report of foreign nationals by January 10, 2023.
A closer look
Employers must submit the following three reports during the annual submission:
- A list of the foreign workers who hold an emergency, short-term or long-term work permit and their particulars;
- A list of the foreign workers’ Indonesian counterparts and steps taken to implement educational/training courses and certificates (to evidence the transfer of knowledge); and
- A list of the foreign workers who cancelled their work permits at the company during the previous year.
Impact
Companies will need to ensure they have precise records on file regarding both their current foreign worker population holding work permits and their co-laborer training programs. Failure to submit the reports may result in administrative sanctions, including a temporary suspension of the company’s ability to sponsor work permits.
Background
The MOM has required the submission of the annual report since 2018. The requirement is in line with the government’s policy of protecting and developing local talent by facilitating knowledge transfer to locals.
Looking ahead
Fragomen anticipates that given the high expected volume of reports to be submitted by Indonesian companies that sponsor work permits for foreign nationals, the deadline is likely to be extended beyond January 10, 2023 (although companies should still prepare for that deadline). It is also possible that the format and content of the reports could be subject to further changes. Fragomen will report on relevant developments.
We worked closely with PNB Immigration Law Firm to prepare this alert. This alert is for informational purposes only. If you have any questions, please contact the global immigration professional with whom you work at Fragomen or send an email to [email protected].
