Questioning rules
\nfor small enterprises<\/p>\n
From Bisnis Indonesia<\/p>\n
As a small-scale businessman cooperating with casual and
\ncontract workers, I am disappointed and frustrated by the rules
\nimposed by the customs office of Tanjung Priok, Jakarta.<\/p>\n
For the export of local commodities supplied by
\ncasual\/contract workers worth US$1,750 to the Netherlands, the
\ncustoms office demanded licenses like an export permit and the
\ncorporate license.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the export of "money" worth millions of U.S.
\ndollars can be realized only by paying a Rp 30,000 transfer fee
\nwithout any requirement for a license. This goes against the
\ngovernment pledge to protect small-scale enterprises and promote
\nexports.<\/p>\n
In order to maintain my reputation and business relations with
\nmy Dutch buyer, I was forced to export through a limited
\nliability company by paying a Rp 1.25 million export commission;
\na high-cost deal. I also had to seek a certificate of origin from
\nthe trade office with an with extra payment.<\/p>\n
Such rules should be reviewed so that anybody can export local
\nproducts as long as no international laws are violated. In the
\nNew Order period, small-scale businesses could export without
\nlicenses, creating more job opportunities.<\/p>\n
RAHMAT Y.
\nJakarta<\/p>",
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