International Business / Spotlight on Indonesia : Resources

Some useful addresses, phone numbers and publications when doing business in Indonesia:

OFFICIAL FOREIGN OFFICES

The Embassy of Indonesia can answer questions about visa requirements and give advice on business and trade issues.

Embassy of Indonesia 2020 Massachusetts Ave. N.W. Washington, D.C. 20036 (202) 775-5200

The local office of the Indonesian Consulate can assist with common questions; other questions can be referred to the Indonesian Embassy. A consul investment official can provide basic information about doing business in Indonesia.

Indonesian Consulate 3457 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90010 (213) 383-5126

The Trade Promotion Centre can provide information about industrial and investment opportunities in Indonesia.

Indonesian Trade Promotion Centre 3457 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 101 Los Angeles, CA 90010 (213) 738-8955 Fax: (213) 738-7028

U.S. Embassy

Jalan Merdeka Selatan 5 Jakarta 10110 (62-21) 360-360 Fax: (62-21) 386-2259

U.S. Consular Agent, Bali

Jalan Segara Ayu No. 5 Sanur, Bali 80228 (62-361) 288-478 Fax: (62-361) 287-760

U.S. Consulate, Medan

Jalan Immam Bonjol 13 Medan (62-61) 322-200 Fax: (62-61) 518-711

U.S. Consulate, Surabaya

Jalan Dr. Sutomo Surabaya (62-31) 576-880 Fax: (62-31) 574-492

SELECTED ASSOCIATIONS

Various associations can help coordinate inquiries. A brief list:

Assn. of Indonesian Coffee Exporters Jl. R.P. Soeroso 20 Jakarta Pusat (62-21) 336-306

Assn. of Indonesian Cosmetic Industries Jl. Sapta 68A, Menteng Dlm Jakarta 12870 (62-21) 830-3501

Assn. of Indonesian Electronic Industry & Household Articles Producers Jl. Hayam Wuruk No. 27 Jakarta Pusat (62-21) 345-1131

Assn. of Indonesian Fertilizer Producers Umawar Centre, 5th Floor Jalan Kap. Tendean 28 Jakarta 12790 (62-21) 520-4234

Assn. of Indonesian Furniture & Wood Products Manufacturers Manggala Wanabhakti Bldg., 2nd Floor Jl. Gatot Subroto Jakarta Selatan (62-21) 570-0249 Fax: (62-21) 570-4619

Assn. of Indonesian National Importers CTC Bldg. 4th Floor, Jl. Kramat Raya 94-96, Jakarta Pusat P.O. Box 2744 JKT (62-21) 390-1559

Assn. of Indonesian Oil & Natural Gas Drilling Companies Wisma Kosgoro, 9th Floor M.H. Thamrin 53 (62-21) 326-244 Fax: (62-21) 326-773

Assn. of Indonesian Rubber Producers Jl. Cideng Barat 62A Jakarta Pusat (62-21) 384-6813 Fax: (62-21) 384-6811

Assn. of Indonesian Various Steel Work Rasa Sayang Comp Blk E/36 Jl. Daan Mogot (Pesing) Jakarta Barat (62-21) 566-2026 Fax: (62-21) 566-2025

TRADE CONTACTS

These agencies can assist businesses and offer locations and special incentives.

American Chamber of Commerce Landmark Center, 22nd Floor Jl. Jend. Sudirman 1 Jakarta 12910 (62-21) 522-3449 Fax: (62-21) 571-0656

Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chandra Building, 4th Floor Jl. M.H. Thamrin Jakarta Pusat (62-21) 314-4064 Fax: (62-21) 310-6098

Ministry of Finance Jalan Lapangan Banteng Timur 4 Jakarta Pusat (62-21) 365-364 Fax: (62-21) 380-8395

Ministry of Industry Jalan Jenderal Gatot Subroto, Kav. 52-53 Jakarta (62-21) 525-2482 or (62-21) 525-3526

Ministry of Trade

Jalan Mohammed Ikhwan Ridwan Rais 5 Jakarta (62-21) 384-8667 or (62-21) 384-1961

National Agency for Export Development Department of Trade Jl. Gajah Mada No. 8 Jakarta 10130 (62-21) 360-353 Fax: (62-21) 384-8380

World Trade Center Jakarta World Trade Center Building, 2nd Floor Jl. Jend. Sudirman, Kav. 29-31 Jakarta 12920 (62-21) 521-1125 Fax: (62-21) 521-1135

Sources: Europa Publications; Indonesian Trade Promotion Centre; U.S. State Department

Researched by ADAM S. BAUMAN / Los Angeles Times