Emerhub

What Emerhub does

Emerhub Limited is a privately held professional services firm founded in 2011 and operationally headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia (legal domicile Hong Kong), that specializes in foreign-investor market entry into Southeast Asia. The firm operates local teams across eight cities — Jakarta, Bali, Manila, Kuala Lumpur, Ho Chi Minh City, Bangkok, Singapore, and Hong Kong — and serves nine markets (Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Hong Kong, and the UAE). Emerhub reports helping more than 2,000 companies establish and operate across these jurisdictions since founding, with named enterprise customers including BNP Paribas, Philips, PWC, Citigroup, Fujitsu, Virgin Group, Emirates Group, SOHO House, SHEIN, and Lalamove.

The company's service portfolio centers on one-off company registration (PT PMA in Indonesia, Hong Kong Private Limited, and equivalents across other markets), recurring corporate secretarial and accounting, Employer of Record (EOR) and KITAS/visa sponsorship in Indonesia and Bali, Importer of Record (IOR) in Indonesia and Hong Kong, and sector-specific licensing including BPOM product registration and BPJPH halal certification. Disclosed pricing for Hong Kong ranges from approximately $1,490 for a basic incorporation package to $2,890 plus $250/month subscriptions for the bundled full-setup-plus-accounting offering, with government fees passed through at cost. Emerhub's proprietary technology is the Entity Management System, a web-based dashboard consolidating project tracking, document custody, deadline management, and service requests across the client's multi-market entities; it is not positioned as an AI-augmented product.

Emerhub runs a sales-led, consultative go-to-market motion: prospective clients book 30-minute discovery calls with country-specific teams to scope sector, structure, and timeline before engagement. Revenue is generated through professional services fees on setup projects and managed-services margins on recurring EOR, accounting, and corporate-secretarial work. The firm appears to be founder-operated: there are no disclosed funding rounds, no M&A activity, no public ownership commentary beyond independence, and a leadership cohort of two co-founders (Lauri Lahi and Marlissa Lahi) plus functional heads in marketing (Sohaib Arshad) and regional sales (Anggita Septiani). Headcount sits in the 51–100 range, consistent with a multi-market professional services delivery model rather than a software-scaling profile.

Name

Emerhub

Legal name

Emerhub Limited

Website

https://emerhub.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Emerhub Limited is a private professional services firm founded in 2011 that provides company registration, corporate secretarial, and market entry services across nine Southeast Asian and adjacent markets for foreign investors, operating through local teams in eight cities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Market Entry & Corporate Services

NAICS

Professional Employer Organizations (561330), Business Support Services (5614)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Global Employer of Record (EOR) Services (BPACAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Onboarding, Offboarding & Employee Lifecycle Administration (BPACAHAL)

Keywords

• Company registration services
• Market entry services
• Employer of record services
• Importer of record services
• Corporate secretarial services

Headquarters

HQ city

Jakarta

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Company Registration and Incorporation Services: Professional fees for setting up companies across 9 markets including Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Hong Kong, and UAE. Services include entity setup, corporate secretarial, registered office address, and compliance calendar management.
2. Employer of Record (EOR) Services: EOR arrangement where Emerhub acts as legal employer for foreign workers in Indonesia, handling payroll, tax withholding (PPh 21), and mandatory social security contributions (BPJS Kesehatan and BPJS Ketenagakerjaan), and sponsoring work permits (KITAS). Revenue is generated through service fees on top of salary processing.
3. Importer of Record (IOR) Services: Acting as licensed importer representative for foreign businesses importing goods into Indonesia and Hong Kong without a local entity. Handles customs filings, documentation, licensing, and ensures goods clearance through customs.
4. Licensing and Sector-Specific Approvals: Assistance obtaining sector-specific licenses such as BPOM registration for cosmetics and food, halal certification, import licenses, and regulatory compliance across various Indonesian and Hong Kong authorities.
5. Accounting and Compliance Services: Monthly bookkeeping under HKFRS, audit coordination, Profits Tax Return support, and ongoing statutory filings for Hong Kong and Indonesian entities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Emerhub is a professional services firm that helps foreign companies establish and operate businesses across 9 Southeast Asian markets (Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Hong Kong, UAE). Its core offerings span company incorporation, corporate secretarial, ongoing compliance, Employer of Record (EOR) for hiring and KITAS sponsorship in Indonesia/Bali, and Importer of Record (IOR) services enabling goods importation without a local entity. The firm's proprietary Entity Management System dashboard consolidates multi-market project tracking, documents, and deadlines for clients.

Product overview

Emerhub offers a portfolio of advisory and execution services for market entry and ongoing operations across Southeast Asia, centered on company registration, corporate secretarial, and compliance services. The primary software product is the Entity Management System, a web-based dashboard enabling clients to track incorporation projects, manage multi-market entities, store documents, and monitor compliance deadlines in one workspace. Core professional services include Employer of Record (EOR) for compliant hiring and KITAS sponsorship in Indonesia/Bali, Importer of Record (IOR) for customs facilitation without local entity setup, and company registration services covering PT PMA (Indonesia), Private Limited companies (Hong Kong), and other entity types across 9 markets. Supporting services include BPOM product registration, halal certification, tax compliance, and corporate secretarial support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Company Registration Services Incorporation and company secretarial services across 9 Southeast Asian markets (Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Hong Kong, UAE), covering entity setup, licensing, and ongoing compliance for foreign-owned businesses.
• Employer of Record (EOR) Services Third-party employment service where Emerhub acts as the legal employer of workers in Indonesia/Bali on behalf of foreign client companies, handling payroll, PPh 21 tax withholding, BPJS Kesehatan and BPJS Ketenagakerjaan contributions, and KITAS/visa sponsorship.
• Importer of Record (IOR) Services Service where Emerhub acts as the license holder and legal importer of record for foreign businesses, managing customs filings, documentation, licensing, and facilitating the importation process into Indonesia and Hong Kong without requiring local entity setup.
• PT PMA Registration Foreign-owned limited liability company registration in Indonesia, the primary vehicle for foreign businesses trading in Indonesia, with up to 100% foreign ownership depending on the KBLI code. Setup in approximately 5 working days.
• Private Limited Company Registration (Hong Kong) Hong Kong private limited company incorporation with 100% foreign ownership, no minimum capital, and remote setup capability through the Companies Registry e-Services Portal. Setup in 1-2 working days.
• BPOM Registration Product registration services with Indonesia's National Agency for Drug and Food Control (BPOM) for cosmetics, food, and other regulated products, including notification (Notifikasi) and full registration (Pendaftaran) pathways.
• Halal Certification Assistance Guidance and coordination for halal certification through BPJPH (Halal Product Guarantee Agency) required for animal products and food imports to Indonesia, mandatory by October 2026.
• Accounting and Compliance Services Monthly bookkeeping under HKFRS, audit coordination, Profits Tax Return support, and ongoing statutory filings for Hong Kong and Indonesian entities.
• Representative Office Setup Establishment of KPPA (General Representative Office) and KP3A (Foreign Trade Representative Office) for foreign companies requiring a presence in Indonesia without earning local revenue.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,000+ companies helped set up and operate across emerging markets
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers46 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• AirwallexcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEmerhub is an official Airwallex gold partner, offering clients expedited multi-currency business account onboarding. This partnership provides an alternative banking route for clients whose traditional bank applications are still processing, enabling faster operational readiness while conventional banking applications run their course.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Remote: Global EOR platform with localized entities across APAC. Direct overlap with Emerhub in EOR-driven market entry, particularly for tech and SMB clients setting up distributed teams in SE Asia.
• Deel: Global EOR and contractor management platform with extensive SE Asia coverage. Competes directly with Emerhub's EOR/KITAS offering for mid-market and enterprise clients hiring in Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, and Vietnam.
• Globalization Partners: Enterprise-focused global EOR provider with operations across APAC. Competes with Emerhub's EOR arm for multinational clients hiring in Indonesia and across SE Asia, while offering broader HR services.
• Sleek: Singapore-headquartered company incorporation, corporate secretarial, and accounting platform expanding into EOR. Closest like-for-like competitor across SE Asia for company registration + bookkeeping + compliance bundles.
• Multiplier: EOR and global payroll platform with growing SE Asia footprint. Targets similar mid-market and startup clients using Emerhub for Indonesia/Bali hiring and entity setup.
• Velocity Global: Global EOR and international PEO provider serving enterprise clients with employees in APAC. Competes with Emerhub's enterprise-facing EOR + entity setup motion in Indonesia and Singapore.

Emerging players

• Asia Actual: Boutique market entry and corporate services firm focused on Indonesia and SE Asia. Highly comparable to Emerhub in service mix (registration, licensing, advisory) but with narrower geographic coverage.

Regional players

• Asiaciti Trust: Asia-focused corporate services and trust company offering incorporation, corporate secretarial, and fiduciary services. Overlaps with Emerhub's registration and ongoing compliance offerings across SE Asia markets.

Broad incumbents

• TMF Group: Large global provider of corporate secretarial, accounting, HR, and EOR services across 80+ jurisdictions. Competes with Emerhub on multi-jurisdiction compliance and entity management for enterprise clients in SE Asia.
• Hawksford: International corporate services firm providing company formation, administration, and fiduciary services across APAC including Singapore, Hong Kong, and regional hubs. Competes for the same multi-jurisdiction corporate-services RFPs Emerhub pursues.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/emerhub

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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