What is the change? Indonesia’s Ministry of Manpower has initiated the annual reporting process for 2018.

What does the change mean? Employers must submit their annual report of foreign workers through the new TKA Online system by Jan. 10.

  • Implementation time frame: Ongoing. The 2018 reports must be submitted by Jan. 10.
  • Business impact: If an employer fails to submit the annual report of foreign workers, the company will face potential administrative sanctions, including a temporary suspension of work permit processing.
  • Next steps: Companies should submit their annual report of foreign workers and include:
    • A list of foreign workers currently working at the company.
    • Information on the implementation of the education and training of Indonesian counterparts for positions held by foreign workers.
    • A list of foreign workers who have canceled their work permits at the company in 2018.

Analysis & Comments: Employers are encouraged to submit their annual report of foreign workers well before the Jan. 10 deadline.

Source: Deloitte LLP. Deloitte LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales with registered number OC303675 and its registered office at 1 New Street Square, London EC4A 3HQ, United Kingdom.