Indonesia

Foreign Company Registration (PT PMA – Perseroan Terbatas Penanaman Modal Asing)

We assist foreign investors with setting up a PT PMA in Indonesia, including entity establishment, OSS licensing preparation, and guidance on investment requirements, KBLI selection, and compliance readiness.

Who is it for / Suitable for

Foreign individuals or foreign-owned companies wishing to legally operate a business in Indonesia.

Investors needing full foreign ownership (subject to the Positive Investment List).

Businesses planning to hire employees, issue invoices, import goods, or conduct commercial activities.

Suitable for tech, consulting, manufacturing, trading, digital services, hospitality, and many other sectors.

Key Requirements

Minimum investment requirement: IDR 10 billion per business activity (including capital, assets, and operational plan).

Minimum paid-up capital: IDR 2.5 billion (commonly declared, not always required to be deposited upfront).

A registered office address in Indonesia.

At least 2 shareholders (can be individuals or corporate).

At least 1 director and 1 commissioner (director manages operations; commissioner supervises).

Business sector must comply with the Positive Investment List (some sectors may have limits or require local partners).

Clients need to provide the following information / documents

Document Name

Notarized

Passport copies of foreign shareholders/directors

Valid for at least 6 months

Parent company documents (if corporate shareholder)

Certificate of incorporation, AoA

Yes

Indonesian office lease agreement

Needed for domicile letter

Proposed company name (3 options)

Must comply with naming rules

Business activity selection (KBLI code)

Determines license type

Shareholding structure & capital investment plan

Required for OSS system

Power of Attorney (if agent is filing)

Signed by shareholders

Yes, if signed abroad

Tax ID (NPWP) for local directors (if applicable)

Required if Indonesian director is appointed

Average Processing Time

4–8 weeks

4–8 weeks, depending on business sector and licensing complexity.

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What you would get when the application is complete

Deed of Establishment (Notarial Deed)

Legalization by Ministry of Law & Human Rights (SK Kemenkumham)

Tax ID Number (NPWP)

Business Identification Number (NIB)

Operational/Commercial Licenses (depending on KBLI activity)

Company Domicile Letter

On-going Compliance Requirements

After incorporation and licensing, companies must maintain ongoing compliance:

Monthly and annual tax filings (VAT, income tax, withholding taxes as applicable)

Annual investment activity report (LKPM) submission via OSS

Employee payroll tax and BPJS (social security) contributions

Renewal or updates of business licenses when business activities change

Maintenance of proper bookkeeping and audited financials (for certain company sizes)

Government Agencies Involved

Government agencies involved / overseeing the application:

Ministry of Law and Human Rights (Kemenkumham)

Company legalization.

Indonesia Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM)

Oversees foreign investment rules (via OSS).

Online Single Submission System (OSS – Risk-Based Licensing)

Issues NIB and sector licenses.

Tax Office (KPP)

NPWP issuance and tax oversight.

Local Government Offices

Issuance of domicile letter and local approvals (if required).

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