The usual minimum for a PT PMA, although some sectors have different rules.
For Indonesian entrepreneurs and international founders
PT PMA paid-up capital
IDR 2.5 billion
PT PMA investment value
IDR 10 billion
Corporate structure
2 shareholders minimum
Operating authority
Risk-based licensing
Indonesia Company Registration: Local PT and PT PMA Setup
Whether you are starting an Indonesian-owned business, investing from overseas or adding an Indonesian company to an existing group, the right setup depends on the owners, business activity and licences required. A local PT suits domestic ownership, while a PT PMA is used when foreign investment is involved. We help you choose the route, confirm the KBLI codes and plan the OSS licences and work that follows registration.
- We compare local PT and PT PMA routes
- We check ownership by KBLI
- We do not use nominee shareholders
- You receive a written licence plan
This is generally assessed by business activity and project location.
The shareholders can be individuals, companies or a combination of both.
An NIB may be enough for a low-risk activity; other activities need further approval.
Start here
Indonesia company registration requirements at a glance
If you are still deciding which company type fits your plans, start with these six questions.
Should you use a local PT or PT PMA?
A local PT is used for an Indonesian-owned business. A PT PMA is the investment-status company used when a foreign person or overseas company holds shares. Both are Indonesian limited liability companies, but their ownership, capital and reporting requirements differ.
Can it be 100% foreign-owned?
Often, yes—but it depends on the business. We check the selected KBLI code, the Positive Investment List and any sector conditions before confirming the shareholding.
How much capital is required?
Do not confuse the usual IDR 10 billion investment value with the IDR 2.5 billion minimum paid-up capital. Some sectors apply different requirements.
Is an NIB the business licence?
Only when the activity is low risk. Other risk levels may require a Standard Certificate, verification, a Business License or supporting PB UMKU before you operate.
How long does registration take?
Allow roughly two to four weeks for a straightforward registration after the documents are accepted. Sector licences, banking and immigration take their own time.
Can the setup be completed remotely?
Many registration steps can be handled with a valid power of attorney. A bank or Immigration may still ask you to complete a video call, biometrics or an in-person check.
Entity choice
PT PMA, local PT or representative office?
A local PT is the usual operating company for an Indonesian-owned business. A PT PMA is used when foreign investment is part of the shareholding. A representative office has a much narrower role and generally cannot carry on the same revenue-generating activities.
| Decision point | PT PMA | Local PT | Representative office |
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| Shareholding | Foreign and/or Indonesian shareholders, subject to KBLI limits | Indonesian shareholders; foreign shareholding generally changes the investment status | No local shares; extension of a foreign parent |
| Commercial revenue | May invoice and earn revenue within its licensed scope | May invoice and earn revenue within its licensed scope | Generally limited to non-commercial or preparatory activities, depending on type |
| Typical fit | Foreign-owned or mixed-ownership operating business | Indonesian-owned operating business | Useful for market research, liaison or limited presence |
| Capital framework | PT PMA investment and paid-up capital rules apply | Domestic company capital rules apply | No local share capital, but parent and office requirements apply |
| Immigration | May support a separate investor or work-stay application if criteria are met | Foreign staff use the relevant employment or stay route | Representative may use an eligible category for that office type |
Do not use a nominee arrangement to disguise foreign ownership.
Your share register, beneficial owner details, source of funds and actual control should all match. If you are unsure which presence you need, compare the options in our representative office vs PT PMA guide.
KBLI and OSS licensing
Choose the business activity before you register the company.
Your KBLI code affects the ownership route, capital planning, risk level, permitted location, licences and the questions a bank is likely to ask. It is worth getting this right before the deed is drafted.
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Map the real revenue model
Tell us what the company will sell, where its customers are and whether it will import, export, build, store goods, hire staff or use regulated premises.
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Select and test the KBLI codes
We check whether each activity is open, restricted, reserved or subject to sector rules. Adding codes “just in case” can create unnecessary capital and licensing work.
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Confirm the risk-based licence
We identify what you need beyond the NIB, including a Standard Certificate, verification, Business License, basic requirements or PB UMKU.
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Match the address and capital to the plan
Your registered address, investment plan, staffing, contracts and expected transactions should make sense for the activity you have selected.
For a low-risk activity, the NIB serves as the business licence.
You may begin after the required risk-based documents have been issued.
The stated commitments must be completed and verified before you operate.
You must wait for the Business License and supporting approvals before operating.
You can check the risk levels, licence types and quarterly LKPM requirement in the official BKPM/IIPC investment procedures.
PT PMA capital requirements
Three capital figures you should keep separate
The investment value, the company's paid-up capital and the shareholding evidence for E28A are not the same test.
This is the usual minimum investment value for a PT PMA. The way it is assessed can vary by KBLI, activity, location and sector.
This is the usual minimum paid-up capital. The share table, deed, capital declaration, accounts and actual funding should all agree.
Immigration currently asks an E28A applicant to show at least IDR 10 billion in shares in the guarantor company. This is separate from the incorporation test.
A capital statement does not remove the funding obligation.
Your declared capital and actual investment should be commercially credible and supported by shareholder, bank, accounting, tax and LKPM records. We will explain what is normally prepared for the filing, but a regulator or bank may ask for further evidence.
For the underlying rules, see the BKPM/IIPC capital guidance, BKPM Regulation No. 5 of 2025 and the official E28A page.
Registration process and timeline
How to register a company in Indonesia
Forming the legal entity is only part of the job. Before you start trading, you may also need verified licences, a suitable address, a bank account, tax setup and immigration approval.
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Business and KBLI review
We review what the company will do, its ownership structure, risk level, location, capital and any supporting permits.
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Structure and documents
You confirm the shareholders, shares, directors, commissioners, beneficial owners, company name, address and power of attorney.
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Deed and legal-entity approval
We coordinate the notarial deed and Ministry of Law approval for the Indonesian limited liability company.
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Tax and OSS registration
We arrange the company tax number, establish OSS access and obtain the NIB for the approved activities.
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Operational licences
Where required, you complete the Standard Certificate, verification, Business License, basic requirements and PB UMKU.
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Post-registration launch
We help you prepare for bank KYC, funding, accounting, tax, LKPM, employment and any eligible immigration application.
Initial review
2–5 business days
Checking the KBLI, ownership, documents and likely licences.
Company registration
2–4 weeks
A typical range after complete documents are accepted.
Additional licences
1–8+ weeks
The timing depends on risk, sector, location and verification.
Separate applications
Bank and immigration
The bank and Immigration make their own decisions.
These are working estimates, not guaranteed processing times. For a closer look at what can move the date, read our PT PMA registration timeline and process guide.
Remote setup and company address
Can you register a company in Indonesia remotely?
Many PT PMA registration steps can be handled remotely, but the company still needs a suitable Indonesian address. It must work with local zoning, building documents, the KBLI and any sector-specific premises rule. A virtual office is suitable for some activities, but not all.
- Check the address first: confirm zoning, the lease or provider documents, building approvals and sector restrictions before filing.
- Use a proper power of attorney: we can coordinate many signatures and submissions remotely when the authority and legalization are valid.
- Plan for direct checks: a bank, notary, counterparty or Immigration may request originals, a video call, biometrics or an in-person step.
- Keep the business consistent: contracts, staff, inventory, premises and transaction flow should match the registered activity.
If you will not be in Indonesia during registration, read our remote PT PMA and power-of-attorney guide.
Does a PT PMA qualify you for an Investor KITAS?
Not automatically. The current investor visa route is E28A, and Immigration reviews you, the guarantor company, your shareholding, your intended activities and the application documents separately from the company registration.
- Shareholding evidence: official guidance currently asks for at least IDR 10 billion of shares in the guarantor company.
- Your role: you must stay within the activities permitted for an investor and observe any work restrictions.
- Your family: a spouse or dependent applies under the relevant E31 family category and has separate requirements.
- Approval: we can prepare and coordinate the application, but Immigration makes the decision.
We will reconfirm the official E28A requirements before you file.
Corporate bank account and payments
Opening a PT PMA bank account and moving profits
A bank will want to understand who owns the company, what it does, where the money comes from and how the account will be used. Your company documents, contracts and expected transactions should tell the same story.
What to expect from the bank
Registration lets you apply for an account; the bank still decides.
- The bank will review the shareholders, beneficial owners, directors, source of funds and any sanctions or risk exposure.
- Your KBLI, company profile, contracts, website, address and expected transactions should describe the same business.
- We can prepare the application and coordinate onboarding, including remote options where available. Approval remains with the bank.
Bank KYC preparation
What we prepare: company documents, shareholder and beneficial owner files, tax number, address evidence, business proof, funding explanation and expected transactions.
What often causes delay: the source of funds or business explanation does not match the capital, KBLI or customer contracts.
Currency and payment planning
What we ask you: which currencies you need, where clients and suppliers are based, how invoices will be paid and whether the company will import or export.
What the bank decides: multi-currency facilities depend on its KYC review, account products and your business model.
Dividend and profit repatriation
What you will need: reliable accounts, tax filings, shareholder resolutions, withholding-tax analysis, treaty documents and bank records.
Keep in mind: every payment must follow Indonesian law, tax rules, corporate approvals and the required transaction documents.
What should be ready for the bank
A good application lets the reviewer follow the ownership, the money and the commercial purpose without having to guess.
01Shareholders and UBO
Ownership and control
02Director authority
Signers and mandates
03Tax and address
NPWP and premises
04KBLI and proof
Activity and contracts
05Source of funds
Capital trail
06Transaction flow
Clients and currencies
Read: PT PMA bank account opening and address checks
Read: profit repatriation, dividends and tax documentation
Legal context: Article 8 of Indonesia's Investment Law No. 25 of 2007 addresses transfer and repatriation rights in accordance with legislation.
After company registration
PT PMA tax and compliance after registration
Once the company exists, the filing calendar starts. We recommend assigning each deadline early and keeping the records behind every figure.
Quarterly LKPM
A foreign investment company generally reports its investment activity through OSS every quarter and keeps its licensing data up to date.
Which tax returns will you need?
An annual corporate tax return applies. Monthly PPh or VAT filings depend on the company's registrations and transactions; a PKP must file monthly VAT even when the return is nil.
Governance and beneficial ownership
Keep deeds, shareholder and board changes, beneficial owner data, the registered address, licences, contracts and accounts current.
No revenue does not mean no compliance.
It also does not mean that every monthly nil PPh return is required. The answer depends on the company's tax status and transactions. Check the applicable filings in Coretax/DGT and keep the annual return, books and LKPM calendar active. Our PT PMA post-incorporation compliance guide explains the first-year obligations.
What you receive
Your Indonesia company documents and handover
You need more than a deed. We organise the key documents so you can see what has been completed, what still needs attention and what to keep for banking and compliance.
KBLI and ownership note
Your chosen activities, ownership route, risk level and the assumptions used.
Company structure pack
The share table, board roles, beneficial owner details, capital and signing authority.
Licence plan
The NIB, Standard Certificate, verification, Business License, PB UMKU and prerequisites.
Company document folder
The deed, Ministry approval, NPWP, NIB and issued licences in one organised handover.
Bank application file
The KYC list, beneficial owner and source-of-funds evidence, business proof and expected transactions.
First compliance calendar
Your tax, LKPM, company and licence actions with the person responsible and due date.
PT PMA registration cost
Indonesia PT PMA setup packages and fees
These are starting fees. Once we have checked the KBLI, shareholders, address, licence risk and any immigration needs, we will confirm what your setup includes.
Core Formation
For founders who need the company and its baseline registrations.
$1,800 from · one-time
- Initial KBLI and ownership check
- Deed and Ministry approval coordination
- NPWP and baseline OSS/NIB registration
- Organised company document handover
Comprehensive Setup
For a company that also needs practical help preparing to operate.
$2,950 from · first year
- Everything in Core Formation
- Address and licence-path review
- Bank account preparation checklist
- Initial tax and LKPM calendar
Investor Setup
For an eligible shareholder who also wants support with an E28A application.
$4,100 from · combined scope
- Everything in Comprehensive Setup
- E28A eligibility and document check
- Support for one eligible investor application
- Family application options when requested
These are starting service fees. Paid-up capital is company money, not a service fee. Government charges, notary variations, certified translations or legalisation, address rental, sector permits, bank charges, tax and immigration expenses are included only when they appear in the written proposal. Banks and authorities make their own approval decisions.
Frequently asked questions
Indonesia company registration questions
Here are the questions Indonesian entrepreneurs and international founders usually ask before they start.
Can a foreigner own 100% of a company in Indonesia?
Yes, if the selected KBLI activity is open to full foreign investment and you meet the sector conditions. Some activities are restricted, reserved or subject to an ownership cap, so we check the KBLI before the deed is drafted.
What is the minimum capital for a PT PMA in 2026?
The usual framework uses a minimum investment value of IDR 10 billion and minimum paid-up capital of IDR 2.5 billion. The calculation can change with the activity, project location and sector. E28A has a separate shareholding-evidence threshold.
Is the NIB enough to start operating?
Only for a low-risk activity. Other risk levels may require a Standard Certificate, verification or a Business License. Basic requirements and supporting PB UMKU may also apply.
Can I register a PT PMA without visiting Indonesia?
Many incorporation steps can be coordinated remotely through a properly documented power of attorney. A bank, notary, counterparty or Immigration may still request original documents, a video call, biometrics or an in-person step.
How long does Indonesia company registration take?
A straightforward registration may take roughly two to four weeks after complete documents are accepted. Operational licences can add one to eight weeks or more. Banking and immigration are separate applications, so their timing is not included.
Does a PT PMA automatically qualify me for Investor KITAS?
No. Immigration decides the E28A application separately. Official guidance currently asks for evidence of at least IDR 10 billion in shares in the guarantor company, together with the required company, personal and sponsor documents.
Is a PT PMA corporate bank account guaranteed?
No. The bank assesses the shareholders, beneficial owners, directors, source of funds, business activity, address, contracts, expected transactions and risk exposure. We can prepare the file and coordinate onboarding, including remote options where available, but the bank approves the account.
Must a zero-revenue PT PMA file monthly nil tax returns?
Not always. The answer depends on the company's registrations and transactions. A PKP must still file its monthly VAT return even when it is nil, while the annual corporate tax return and applicable LKPM reports continue.
Official sources
Official sources for Indonesia company registration
If you would like to check the rules yourself, these are the government sources we use for capital, licensing, immigration and tax information.
Ministry of Investment / BKPMInvestment procedures, capital, licences and LKPM
BPK legal databaseBKPM Regulation No. 5 of 2025
Online Single SubmissionOfficial OSS risk-based licensing portal
Directorate General of ImmigrationE28A investor visa requirements
Investment LawLaw No. 25 of 2007, English translation
This page gives general information, not advice for a specific transaction. Rules, portal requirements and authority practice can change. We will confirm the KBLI, location, shareholder documents, sector licences and immigration criteria for your case before filing.
Tell us about your Indonesia plans
Let us check the right Indonesia company setup before you commit.
We will start with what the company needs to do, then compare the local PT or PT PMA route and check ownership, capital, licences, the address and any banking or E28A questions.
A few details will help us advise you
You do not need to have everything ready. Start with what you know:
- Business: what you will sell, who the customers are and how payments will move
- Owners: whether the shareholders are people or companies, and their nationalities
- Location: your preferred city, province and type of address
- Priorities: licences, banking, hiring, import/export or E28A
