Company Registration Indonesia:
Your Fast-Track to Market Success

From pre-registration advisory to entity setup and post-incorporation support, we manage it all end-to-end.

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IDR 2.5B Min. paid-up capital for PT PMA
6 Services under one roof
1 NIB issuance via OSS-RBA upon complete document submission

* Processing times may vary based on OSS system availability and specific licensing complexity.

The Real Challenges Behind Company Registration Indonesia

Company registration in Indonesia rarely fails due to a lack of vision. It typically breaks down during the process itself. If you're setting up for the first time, these are the critical friction points you might already be facing.

Rules that move under you

Indonesia's investment and licensing framework, including OSS and BKPM/Ministry of Investment requirements, has been revised multiple times in recent years.

Unclear capital thresholds

Minimum capital and investment-plan rules differ by entity type and business classification, and recent updates shifted the numbers again.

Language and process barriers

Core filings and correspondence with Indonesian authorities happen in Bahasa Indonesia, slowing down foreign teams working without local support.

KBLI classification uncertainty

Choosing the wrong five-digit business classification code can affect your licensing and capital obligations, and it's costly to fix once your entity is already incorporated.

Fear of delay or non-compliance

A stalled registration doesn't just cost time. It can delay hiring, banking, and your ability to invoice clients in Indonesia at all.

Most foreign teams don't struggle because the opportunity isn't real. They struggle because the process was never built to be handled alone.

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Why investors choose us for foreign company registration Indonesia

For foreign company registration Indonesia projects, a smooth setup usually comes down to one thing: who checks your paperwork before you file, not after.

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One team, start to finish

Setting up the entity is just the beginning. Our team continues to manage your tax, national social security, and legal requirements so your business remains fully compliant as you grow.

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Compliance checked before it's filed

Every entity setup goes through an internal legal and tax compliance review before submission, so filings go in right the first time.

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Timelines you can plan around

We give you a realistic, staged timeline upfront instead of an open-ended "it depends."

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Multilingual Support, Start to Finish

English, Bahasa Indonesia, and Chinese (Mandarin) support across every filing, meeting, and follow-up, so nothing gets lost in translation with local authorities.

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Backed by a wider advisory bench

As part of Company Registration Indonesia's wider advisory ecosystem, our incorporation services connect directly to tax, HR/EOR, and licensing support as you scale.

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Meet the team handling your company registration in Indonesia

Every PT PMA registration, licensing filing, and compliance review at Company Registration Indonesia is led by senior advisors with 15+ years building and running companies across Southeast Asia, not a rotating support queue.

Compare your options: which entity fits your business?

Not every business needs a PT PMA. Here's how our six services, and the three most common entity types, compare.

Most popular

PT PMA Registration

Our end-to-end process covers business activity (KBLI) mapping, notary deed of incorporation, approval by Ministry of Law, Tax ID (NPWP) registration, and OSS-RBA licensing.

Domestic

Local PT (Domestic Company) Registration

For businesses that are wholly Indonesian-owned. We manage incorporation and licensing under the standard Company Law framework.

Market entry

Representative Office (KPPA) Setup

A lighter option for market research, liaison, or pre-investment activities, without full commercial operations.

Licensing

NIB & Business Licensing via OSS

Already incorporated but need your Business Identification Number (NIB) or risk-based licenses sorted through OSS-RBA? We handle submission and follow-up.

Bundle

Registration + Virtual Office Package

Bundle your entity setup with a compliant registered business address. Useful if you don't need physical office space yet.

Ongoing

Post-Registration Compliance

Tax registration (NPWP), BPJS enrollment, and the reporting obligations that start the moment your entity is legally live.

PT PMA vs. Local PT vs. Representative Office (KPPA)

PT PMA Local PT (PMDN) Representative Office (KPPA)
Foreign ownership Yes, up to 100%, depending on sector (Positive Investment List) No, must be wholly Indonesian-owned N/A, an extension of the foreign parent company
Can invoice / generate revenue locally Yes Yes No, liaison and market research only
Minimum paid-up capital IDR 2.5 billion*, plus a total investment plan above IDR 10 billion per KBLI code No PMA-specific threshold; standard Company Law minimums apply No minimum capital requirement
Best for Foreign investors ready to operate commercially in Indonesia Domestic founders / Indonesian-owned businesses Foreign companies testing the market before committing capital
Typical setup time 10 working days* 10 working days* 3 working days*
Governing basis Law 40/2007; PP 28/2025 on risk-based licensing; BKPM/Investment Ministry Reg. 5/2025 Law No. 40/2007 on Limited Liability Companies BKPM/Investment Ministry regulations on representative offices

*Indicative. Reflects current regulation at time of writing; confirm at consultation, as Indonesia's investment rules are revised periodically.

How our Indonesia incorporation services work

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Consult & Structure

  • Confirm the right entity for your business
  • Map your activity to the correct KBLI code(s)
  • Outline capital & a realistic timeline
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Legal Incorporation

  • Draft & notarize your Deed of Establishment
  • Register with Ministry of Law (Ditjen AHU)
  • Prepare capital declaration & documents
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Licensing via OSS-RBA

  • Submit for your NIB
  • Process risk-based licenses for your sector
  • Coordinate with Kementerian Investasi/BKPM
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Post-Registration Compliance

  • Tax registration (NPWP) & BPJS enrollment
  • Set up ongoing reporting obligations
  • Hand off to our wider advisory bench

That's the shape of our Indonesia incorporation services, from day one to your first compliance filing.

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Incorporation in Indonesia, backed by up-to-date regulatory compliance

Indonesia's investment framework changes more often than most foreign investors expect, and getting it wrong is expensive. Our process follows the current rules, not the ones from a few years ago.

UU Cipta Kerja (Omnibus Law) remains the foundation of Indonesia's risk-based licensing framework.

As of 2025, PP No. 28/2025 replaced PP No. 5/2021 as the governing regulation for risk-based business licensing. We've already adjusted our process accordingly.

BKPM/Investment Ministry Regulation No. 5/2025 revised minimum paid-up capital for PT PMA registration, among other changes.

Every entity is registered through the OSS-RBA system, with direct coordination with Kementerian Investasi and Ditjen AHU for legal entity status.

For incorporation in Indonesia, staying compliant isn't a one-time filing. It's an ongoing relationship with a system that keeps evolving, and we track it so you don't have to.

Documents you'll need for company registration in Indonesia

The paperwork stage is where company registration in Indonesia most often stalls. It's not that the requirements are unreasonable; they're just scattered across different ministries. Requirements vary by entity type, so here's what to prepare.

  • Passport copies
  • Proposed company name
  • Proof of registered business address

  • Passport copies
  • Proposed company name
  • Proof of registered business address

  • KTP & NPWP of Shareholders, Directors and Commissioners
  • Proposed company name
  • Proof of registered business address

  • Letter of appointment for the Chief Representative
  • Parent company's certificate of incorporation / good standing
  • Passport copy for the principal Director and its appointed Chief Representative
  • Statement of intended activities (commercial sales aren't permitted)
  • Proof of registered office address in Indonesia

If you're unsure which checklist applies to you, that's exactly what a first consultation is for, before you start company registration in Indonesia rather than after.

What our clients say

Real feedback from foreign investors and finance leaders who completed their establishment through Company Registration Indonesia, from PT PMA incorporation to ongoing compliance.

Guides & insights for company registration in Indonesia

Practical breakdowns of Indonesia's incorporation rules, licensing systems, and compliance requirements, written for foreign investors and updated as regulations change.

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Frequently asked questions

A PT PMA allows foreign ownership (up to 100%, depending on your business sector under the Positive Investment List) and is the standard route for foreign company registration Indonesia projects. A Local PT (PMDN) must be wholly Indonesian-owned. If your business will have any foreign shareholding, a PT PMA is generally the applicable structure.

Under the latest BKPM/Investment Ministry regulation, a PT PMA requires a minimum paid-up capital of IDR 2.5 billion, alongside a total investment plan above IDR 10 billion per five-digit KBLI business activity code. These figures are confirmed during consultation for your specific sector.

No. A KPPA is limited to liaison, market research, and pre-investment activities. It cannot invoice clients, sign commercial contracts, or generate local revenue. Businesses ready to operate commercially need a PT PMA or Local PT instead.

Through the OSS-RBA system, company registration for a standard PT PMA typically takes 10 working days, depending on your business sector and how complete your documents are at submission. We'll give you a staged timeline during consultation.

KBLI (Klasifikasi Baku Lapangan Usaha Indonesia) is Indonesia's standard business classification system. Your KBLI code determines your licensing requirements, your capital obligations, and what activities your company is legally permitted to conduct.

Yes. Our company registration + virtual office/domicile package pairs your entity setup with a compliant registered business address, so you can complete incorporation in Indonesia without committing to physical office space upfront.

Registration is the start, not the finish line. After that, you'll need tax registration (NPWP), BPJS enrollment for employees, and ongoing regulatory reporting. We handle this as part of our post-registration compliance service, or through Company Registration Indonesia's wider tax and HR/EOR support.

Not exactly. Capital thresholds, licensing steps, and foreign ownership limits can vary by sector under Indonesia's Positive Investment List. Our PT PMA registration process includes a sector-specific review before we file.

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Whether it's your first foreign company registration Indonesia project or your next regional entity, we're ready when you are. Talk to our expert and get a clear, realistic plan, with no guesswork and no generic answers.

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