English-speaking lawyers in Surabaya

Surabaya is the capital of East Java and Indonesia's second city, built around the Tanjung Perak port and a large manufacturing base. Foreign investors, factory managers and spouses of Indonesian citizens often seek English-speaking lawyers in Surabaya for their first local matter.

Frequent topics include setting up a PT PMA company, licensing through the OSS system, KITAS stay permits, employment contracts and disputes with distributors. Foreigners cannot hold freehold land title (Hak Milik), so property usually goes through a right of use (Hak Pakai) or a company. Mixed marriages raise questions about prenuptial agreements and children's nationality.

Indonesian is the language of the courts and official filings. Foreign documents need an apostille and a translation by a sworn translator (penerjemah tersumpah). An advokat should hold a valid card from a recognised bar organisation such as PERADI, and you can ask to see it. English-speaking lawyers in Surabaya will often quote a retainer or a fixed project fee. English-speaking lawyers in Surabaya can also coordinate with notaries for deeds. Compare the firms below and contact them directly.