Appointing Trade Representative Officer

Legalisation at the Embassy

All applicants must complete the application form via this link:
Statement of Australian Company

Required Documents

  1. The original apostilled document(s) (relevant to your business/legalisation needs).

  2. A copy of your Australian passport.

  3. A copy of your Australian citizenship certificate.

  4. A copy of a valid photo ID (e.g., Australian driver’s licence).

Legalisation Fees

  • Business/trade-related documents: AUD 218 per document bundle.

  • Non-business/personal documents: AUD 49 per document.

Accepted Payment Methods

  • EFTPOS (for in-person applications).

  • Money order (payable to: Embassy of Indonesia).

  • Bank transfer (proof of payment must be emailed to us).

Bank Details:

  • Bank: Commonwealth Bank of Australia

  • Account Name: The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia

  • BSB: 062900

  • Account: 10978633

  • Please note that personal and company cheques are not accepted.

Embassy Opening Hours – Legalisation Services

Monday to Friday:

  • Morning: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

  • Afternoon: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Submission Address (In Person or Post)

Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia Attn: Consular Section

8 Darwin Avenue
Yarralumla, ACT 2600
Australia

Contact Information

  • Email: konsuler.canberra@kemlu.go.id

  • Phone: (02) 6250 8600

Based on:
  • Indonesian Trade Minister Regulation No. 10/M-DAG/PER/3/2006

  • Indonesian Trade Minister Regulation No. 28/M-DAG/PER/6/2010

A. Legalisation Fees & Payment

All business-related documents and non-business/personal documents are subject to a legalisation fee:

  • Business-related documents: AUD 218 per document bundle.

  • Non-business/personal documents: AUD 49 per document

  • Accepted Payment Methods:
    • EFTPOS: For in-person applications at the Embassy.

    • Money Order: Payable to “Embassy of Indonesia”.

    • Bank Transfer: (Proof of payment must be attached/emailed).

      • Bank: Commonwealth Bank of Australia (The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia)

      • BSB: 062900

      • Account: 10978633

      • Note: Personal and company cheques are not accepted.

 

B. Required Documents

Please prepare the following documents (1 original and 1 copy for Embassy files):

  1. Statement of the Australia Company: Must be filled out via this link: Statement of Australian Company.

  2. Letter of Intent: To the Government of Indonesia, expressing the desire to open a trade representative office.

  3. Letter of Appointment: For the Chief Representative Officer in Indonesia (must include their permanent address).

  4. Letter of Statement: Specifying the activities of the Chief Representative.

  5. Certificate of Existence/Good Standing: A recent certificate from ASIC or the relevant Australian authority where the company is registered.

  6. Identification Documents:

    • A copy of the applicant’s Australian passport.

    • A copy of the Australian citizenship certificate.

    • A copy of a valid photo ID (e.g., Australian driver’s licence).

Note: The representative is prohibited from engaging in direct sales, signing commercial contracts, or settling claims.

Requirements for points 2, 3, and 4: Must be addressed to the Indonesian Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), notarized by a Notary Public, and Apostilled by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) Australia.

 

C. Procedure & Submission

  1. Preparation: Ensure all documents (points 2, 3, and 4) have been Apostilled by DFAT before submission.

  2. Submission: Send all physical documents and proof of payment to the Embassy address below.

  3. Return Service: Include a self-addressed, prepaid registered envelope for the return of your documents.

  4. Processing Time: Legalisation takes 3 to 5 business days once all documents are verified as complete.

  5. Output: The Embassy will issue a Letter of Reference to be used for your application in Indonesia.

D. Embassy Contact & Opening Hours

Submission Address:

Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia
Attn: Consular Section
8 Darwin Avenue, Yarralumla, ACT 2600

Opening Hours (Legalisation Services):

Monday to Friday
Morning: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Afternoon: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Contact Information:

  • Email: konsuler.canberra@kemlu.go.id

  • Phone: (02) 6250 8600