We give special attention to 2 specific client groups, namely female entrepreneurs, and expatriates from The Netherlands.

Female entrepreneurs

Due to emancipation movements and support groups, more opportunities come about to help Indonesian women who are interested in starting up their own businesses.
Despite these advances, female entrepreneurs still fall behind when compared to their male counterparts, especially in developing economies.

As awareness about the relation between women’s economic empowerment and economic growth increases, the Indonesian government has taken action to improve the business environment for women entrepreneurs.
Ensuring women’s access to the (formal) economy and to (micro) credit in Indonesia has important ripple effects such as health improvement, higher education rates and overall poverty reduction.

In this perspective, the Indonesian government has focused on the promotion of female entrepreneurship, recognizing the great contribution of women-owned businesses to the national economy.On the one hand, the number of women’s owned SME’s is growing quickly; on the other hand, their growth is potentially hindered by specific challenges.

Access to credit is the main challenge for female entrepreneurs, because of prejudice, bureaucracy and high interest rates.
Because women-owned firms across the Asia-Pacific tend to be smaller, the perception of high rates is more common among women business owners.

The Indonesian government is working to support female entrepreneurs by expanding their access to financial services through an array of tools such as revolving credits, micro credit, and funding from private businesses.

We believe that the private sector also has a key role to play in promoting women’s participation in business.
In this context, AdvintA ∞ Consulting is proud to be able to contribute as a lawyer and adviser for business women and female professionals, by providing advice and support about business plan preparation, company establishment and funding application.
Further, by introducing these clients to specific networking events, we aim to increase opportunities for businesswomen to interact with potential suppliers and customers.

Whether you want to be more in control of your career, maintaining a balanced life or having a flexible work schedule, our legal and financial know-how is at your service to turn your passion into a lucrative business.

Dutch expatriates

Doing business in Indonesia? Through AdvintA ∞ Consulting you have access to our local network to support and advice you in company establishment, business processes or import & export.

With the historical ties and the background of the partners in mind, AdvintA ∞ Consulting is well placed to service entrepreneurs and professionals from The Netherlands who want to do business in Indonesia or find expert employment.

We can assist you not only with the applicable law, but also inform you about the local way of doing business and bring you into contact through trade fairs and associations with people that are valuable for your business or expertise. That way you can liaison swiftly with relevant producers, distributors and (government) agencies.

AdvintA ∞ Consulting is a suitable option for (Dutch) SME companies wishing to exploit the opportunities in the fastest growing regions of the archipelago.

We are there for you when you want to profit from the opportunities that the Indonesian market has to offer, not only through legal and financial advice, but also in helping you with negotiations regarding local business partners or employers. Furthermore, we can assist you with the application of permits, licenses and visa.

Historically, the Indonesian legal system is closely related to the Dutch legal system. Until its independence, nearly every law that was passed by the Dutch parliament was introduced in the Indonesian archipelago, with minor adjustments if required.

When Indonesia became independent in 1945, Article II of the Transitory Provisions in the Constitution determined that all laws and legislation existing under the Dutch colonial administration, automatically became the law and legislation of the Republic of Indonesia, until revoked or amended.

Along with Indonesia’s transition to democracy in 1998, the new government implemented a variety of policies to create, among others, a more constructive environment for domestic and foreign investment.

Domestic and foreign SME’s are the engine for sustainable economic growth in a rapidly developing country like Indonesia which is rich in natural resources, has a low-cost labor force and a consumer market of over 270 million people.