Foreign-owned company registration in Indonesia
- Company registration in Jakarta, Bali, Batam, Surabaya
- Incorporate in just five working days
- Full price starting from US$1,500 for a standard company registration
Company Registration Process in Indonesia
Fastest company registration service in Indonesia
01
Business Classification
Tell us about your planned activities and we will suggest the most suitable classification (KBLI) and corporate structure for your business.
02
Upload your documents
The entire registration process can be done entirely online. We will give you access to our online portal to upload the required documents.
03
Ratifying Articles of Association
AoA is the governing document of your company and contains all the key information about your Indonesian company.
04
Business Identification Number (NIB) and Tax Registration
Once you receive your NIB, you will be free to operate in Indonesia and acquire any industry-specific licenses if needed.
Key requirements for company registration in Indonesia
General overview of the requirements for setting up a PT PMA company (limited liability company with foreign ownership).
At least two shareholders
- Shareholders can be both individual or corporate
- Up to 100% foreign ownership is allowed for most business classifications
- Shareholders can also serve as directors or commissioners
Capital requirements
- The official capital requirement for a PT PMA company in Indonesia is 10 billion Indonesian Rupiah.
- The capital does not have to be injected into the company directly, any uninvested capital becomes the owner’s liability.
- Including local shareholders does not affect the capital requirement (unless they own 100% of the company)
At least one commissioner and a resident director
- Commissioners oversee the work of directors on behalf of shareholders
- At least one of the directors must be a resident (or national) of Indonesia
Commercial address
- A company must have a registered address at a commercial building
- If you don’t plan to rent an office, Emerhub can provide a virtual office.
Additional requirements for some industries
- Most industries are 100% open to foreign investments
- Some industries require additional commercial licenses which will be obtained after the incorporation.
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