Company Formation
KITAS
Can foreigners set up business in Indonesia?
In general, yes foreigners are permitted to set up businesses in Indonesia, however, certain businesses are restricted to foreign ownership and others where foreign ownership stakes are limited by law. Please contact us for more information.
What is a PT?
PT (Perseroan Terbatas) is the Indonesian term for a limited liability company.
What is a PT PMA?
PT PMA (Penanaman Modal Asing) is a limited liability company with foreign direct investment ranging from 1-100%. Foreigners can invest and own a company without having a local partner in PMA. Foreigners can also be the shareholders, directors, or commissioners in PMA.
What is a PT PMDN?
PT PMDN (Penanaman Modal Dalam Negeri) is a limited liability company with 100% local/domestic direct investment. Foreigners can not be shareholders, directors, or commissioners in PT PMDN.
What is the minimum shareholder requirement to incorporate a PT?
2 shareholders are needed to incorporate a PT.
What is the minimum investment requirement to form a PMA?
The minimum paid-up capital for incorporating a PMA must be over IDR 10 Billion. However, this amount does not have to be in the form of a cash deposit. Business assets can be shown as Investment, except land and buildings. For Real estate businesses, land and buildings can be shown as investments.
What is the minimum capital requirement to form a PMDN?
Small: IDR 50 million – 500 million.
Medium: IDR 501 million – 10 billion.
Large: more than IDR 10 billion.
How long does PMA / PMDN incorporation process take?
PMA / PMDN incorporation process takes about 2-3 weeks.
What is a KPPA?
KPPA is also known as Representative Office. KPPA must be established in the provincial capital, e.g. Jakarta, Bandung, Surabaya, Denpasar, etc.
What is the minimum capital requirement for KPPA?
None. However, KPPA is prohibited from conducting business or generating profit. Form a PT PMA instead if you want to gain revenue in Indonesia.
How long can a KPPA operate in Indonesia?
KPPA licence does not have a validity period, meaning that it is valid as long as the KPPA operates.
Company Registry
How can I check company registration details in Indonesia?
If you need to check for Indonesian company registration details, you can use our Company Registry service to discover some information about the company.
What is the difference between company registration and company registry?
Company registration is the process of forming a company, while a company registry is an official list of all companies and information about them.
What is in a company registry?
The company registry contains detailed information about the company status, capital and shareholders, and the company’s history. Learn more about the company registry here.
What is KITAS?
KITAS refers to the Indonesian stay permit, allowing foreigners to stay in Indonesia for a specified period legally.
What is the Investor KITAS (E28A)?
Investor KITAS (E28A) is granted to individuals who own shares in an Indonesian company with a minimum share capital of IDR 10 billion in their name. Learn more about the Investor KITAS here.
How long is the Investor KITAS valid for?
Investor KITAS (E28A) is initially valid for 2 years and can be extended.
What is the passport validity requirement for the Investor KITAS?
Passports must have a minimum validity of 6 months.
What is the minimum balance required for the Investor KITAS?
A minimum account balance of USD 2,000 or IDR 32 million is required for KITAS.
What is the Work Permit KITAS (C312)?
Work Permit KITAS (C312) is issued to individuals employed by an Indonesian company.
How long is the Work Permit KITAS valid for?
Work permit KITAS is valid for 1 year and extendable for up to 5 years.
Can I work in multiple companies under the Work Permit KITAS?
No, you are only allowed to work for the company that sponsors your KITAS. But you can work for two companies as long as you are a director/commissioner in both companies and you will have to pay the DPKK in both companies
Can I work in Bali if my KITAS is registered in Jakarta?
No, you are only allowed to work based on the location stated in your work permit.
How long does the KITAS registration process take?
The KITAS registration process takes about 2-3 weeks for Investor KITAS (E28A); 6-8 weeks for work KITAS (C312).
I want to bring my wife/husband and my child to Indonesia. What type of KITAS will they need?
Spouses and children require Dependant KITAS (E31B or E31E)
Can I sponsor my parents to get the Dependant KITAS?
Parents can obtain Dependant KITAS (E31H) under certain conditions.