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Bali Zero handles visas, company setup, tax and property compliance in Indonesia. Ask us directly on WhatsApp.
Chat with Bali Zero on WhatsAppWhether investing, acquiring a business, or entering a partnership in Indonesia, thorough due diligence is essential. Here's your comprehensive guide.
Common issues discovered in DD:
Never skip due diligence - problems are common and costly.
What to examine
| Feature | Legal DD Corporate and compliance | Financial DD Numbers and performance | Tax DD Tax compliance | Operational DD Business operations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus | Legal status, contracts, disputes | Financials, tax, cash flow | All tax obligations | Operations, systems, people |
| Who | Law firm | Accounting firm | Tax consultant | Consultants/internal |
| Time | 2-4 weeks | 2-4 weeks | 2-3 weeks | 2-4 weeks |
| Priority | Critical | Critical | Critical | Important |
Tax liabilities often hidden:
Tax issues can exceed purchase price. Always do thorough tax DD!
| Area | What to Check |
|---|---|
| Management | Key person dependency, competence |
| Employees | Skills, turnover, disputes |
| Systems | IT, processes, scalability |
| Facilities | Condition, capacity, compliance |
| Suppliers | Dependency, alternatives, contracts |
| Customers | Satisfaction, loyalty, concentration |
| Red Flag | Concern |
|---|---|
| Key person dependency | Risk if they leave |
| High employee turnover | Culture/management issues |
| Aging technology | Future investment needed |
| Single supplier dependency | Supply risk |
| Customer concentration | Revenue risk |
| Poor documentation | Control weaknesses |
| Item | Check |
|---|---|
| Equipment | Age, condition, capacity |
| Environmental | Compliance, waste management |
| Safety | Records, violations |
| Supply chain | Critical inputs |
| Item | Check |
|---|---|
| Locations | Lease terms, renewals |
| Licenses | Each location |
| Health/safety | Inspections, violations |
| Inventory | Valuation, obsolescence |
| Item | Check |
|---|---|
| IP ownership | Code, patents, trademarks |
| Data protection | Compliance, breaches |
| Contracts | SaaS, licensing terms |
| Technical debt | Code quality, scalability |
In Indonesian companies:
| Phase | Duration | Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Planning | 1 week | Scope, team, access |
| Document collection | 1-2 weeks | Request and receive |
| Analysis | 2-4 weeks | Review, verify |
| Site visits | 1 week | Physical inspection |
| Reporting | 1 week | Findings, recommendations |
| Q&A | 1-2 weeks | Clarifications |
| Role | Responsibility |
|---|---|
| Deal lead | Overall coordination |
| Legal counsel | Legal DD |
| Accountant | Financial DD |
| Tax advisor | Tax DD |
| Industry expert | Operational DD |
| Local consultant | Indonesia-specific |
| Finding | Options |
|---|---|
| Deal breaker | Walk away |
| Material issue | Price adjustment |
| Fixable issue | Require remedy before closing |
| Risk allocation | Indemnity in SPA |
| Minor issue | Accept risk |
For identified risks:
Don't just accept risks - allocate them properly!
| Step | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Negotiate findings | Price/terms adjustment |
| Draft SPA | Include protections |
| Closing conditions | Remediation required |
| Integration planning | Based on DD findings |
| Document | Purpose |
|---|---|
| DD report | Formal findings |
| Risk matrix | Prioritized issues |
| Recommendations | Suggested approach |
| Disclosure schedules | For SPA |
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