Business incorporation & corporate services in Indonesia
Emerhub offers a full range of services, from company formation to tax, compliance, and relocation, to foreign companies entering the Indonesian market.
- 100% foreign ownership in most sectors
- PT PMA registration, licensing, tax, and visas, handled by Emerhub
- Transparent, fixed-price incorporation packages
Corporate services for setup and operations in Indonesia
One team for the company and everything that keeps it running.
Company registration
PT PMA setup, from name reservation to your business registration certificate.
Learn moreTax & accounting
Monthly bookkeeping, tax, and payroll, filed accurately and on time.
Learn moreProduct registration
Register food, cosmetics, supplements, and devices with BPOM and the Ministry of Health to sell in regulated categories.
Learn moreTrademark registration
Protect your brand name, logo, and marks in Indonesia.
Learn moreImporter of record
Import into Indonesia without your own entity or import license.
Learn moreBusiness licenses & permits
Sector permits and certifications, including Halal, to operate legally.
Learn moreVirtual office
A Jakarta business address for registration and compliance.
Learn moreVisas & work permits
Investor and work KITAS, plus permits for you and your team.
Learn moreHow foreign investors set up in Indonesia
Four structures, depending on whether you trade, represent, or test the market.
| Entity | Ownership | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| PT PMA (foreign-owned LLC) | Up to 100% foreign in most sectors | Trading, services, and earning revenue in Indonesia |
| KPPA (representative office) | Extension of the foreign parent | Market research, promotion, and liaison, no revenue |
| KP3A (foreign trade rep office) | Extension of the parent | Sales agents and buying or selling agents, no direct trade |
| Branch or permanent establishment | Extension of the parent | Specific licensed sectors, with a 20% branch profit tax |
Fixed-price company registration packages
Start with incorporation alone, or let Emerhub run your compliance too. Pricing is for KBLI activities classified as low or medium-low risk.
Register a PT PMA and manage your own compliance.
- PT PMA incorporation
- State fees
- Your own commercial address, or buy one from Emerhub
Best if you have no employees yet and limited transactions.
- Virtual address by Emerhub (12 months)
- Quarterly LKPM reports (12 months)
Focus on growth while Emerhub handles compliance.
- Monthly tax reporting (up to 20 transactions/month)
- Monthly payroll tax reporting (up to 5 employees)
- Annual corporate income tax reporting
The setup process.
Four stages, run through the OSS system and Emerhub's entity management software. Each stage's typical duration assumes a clean case.
Consultation
We confirm your business activities and match them to the right KBLI codes and structure, so the licensing is right from the start.
Name and documents
We reserve the company name and draft the Deed of Establishment with your shareholders, director, and commissioner.
Incorporation
We secure the Ministry of Law and Human Rights approval and your Business Identification Number (NIB), confirming the company's legal status.
Tax and licenses
We obtain the tax ID (NPWP) and apply for any sector licenses your activity needs, such as BPOM or an import license.
Tax and ongoing obligations
The rates and filings that follow incorporation.
Corporate income tax is 22%. Small companies with turnover under IDR 4.8 billion pay a final tax of 0.5% of turnover instead, and medium companies up to IDR 50 billion get a partial reduction. VAT is effectively 11% for most goods and services. The statutory rate is 12%, but it applies to a reduced tax base that keeps the effective rate at 11%, with the full 12% reserved for luxury goods. Employers withhold employee income tax and pay BPJS health and employment contributions.
Every PT PMA files quarterly LKPM investment reports to show how the investment plan is being realized, and missing them can lead to sanctions or suspension of the NIB. Annual corporate tax returns are due by the end of April. We handle the monthly and annual filings, the LKPM, and the bookkeeping so the deadlines do not slip.
One place to track your projects and run every entity.
From the first incorporation to every filing after it. Follow active work step by step, send documents, start new requests, add your team, and keep every company compliant, all in one dashboard.
Every project, entity, and deadline in a single view.
From an incorporation in progress to the filings years later, kept current by the team that does the work.
Book a demoTrack every project live
Follow each incorporation, licence, or filing through every step, in real time.
Documents in one place
Send what we ask for, and keep every paper, licence, and register stored and versioned.
Request new services
Open a new entity, file annual reports, or add a licence, all from the dashboard.
Deadlines handled for you
Every filing, audit, and renewal date by market, with a reminder before each one.
Bring your whole team
Add colleagues, choose what each can see, and keep everyone up to date.
One source of truth. Every filing, document, and deadline updated by the team that handles it.
What clients say
Rated 4.7 across 226 Google reviews.
“Hired Emerhub to set up an Indonesia registered company for me. The process was smooth, timelines were met, and the communicator was proactive. I would gladly use them again.”
“A smooth process from start to finish, from translating the documents to getting the license issued.”
“Handled by a professional team. Active follow-up, responding in less than 24 hours, and the project was done within the promised deadline.”
Business incorporation in Indonesia
What foreign investors ask before setting up.
What are the different types of business entities in Indonesia?
The main options for foreign investors are the PT PMA, a foreign-owned limited liability company and the usual choice, the KPPA representative office for non-commercial activities, the KP3A foreign trade representative office, and a branch or permanent establishment. The PT PMA is the only structure that can trade and earn revenue directly.
Can foreigners own 100% of a company in Indonesia?
Yes, in most sectors. A PT PMA can be up to 100% foreign-owned, subject to the Positive Investment List, which sets out the few sectors that are restricted, capped, or closed to foreign ownership. We check your business activity, the KBLI code, against the list before you commit.
How much paid-up capital is required to incorporate a business in Indonesia?
Since BKPM Regulation 5 of 2025, the minimum paid-up capital for a PT PMA is IDR 2.5 billion, about USD 150,000, down from IDR 10 billion. Separately, you must plan a total investment of more than IDR 10 billion per business activity, excluding land and buildings. The paid-up capital must stay in the company for 12 months unless it is used for genuine business costs.
What are the key steps to register a business in Indonesia?
Confirm your KBLI and structure, reserve the company name and sign the Deed of Establishment, obtain approval from the Ministry of Law and Human Rights and the Business Identification Number (NIB), then get the tax ID (NPWP) and any sector licenses. We run the whole process through the OSS system.
What industries are restricted for foreign ownership in Indonesia?
The Positive Investment List sets the limits. A small number of sectors are closed to foreign investment or reserved, and some are open only with conditions, a local partner, or a capped foreign share. Most sectors are fully open. We confirm where your activity sits before registration.
What are the main taxes businesses need to pay in Indonesia?
Corporate income tax is 22%, with a 0.5% final tax for small companies under IDR 4.8 billion in turnover. VAT is effectively 11% for most goods and services. Employers also handle employee income tax and BPJS social security, and every PT PMA files quarterly LKPM investment reports.
What permits and licenses are needed for my business in Indonesia?
Every company needs the NIB as its base license. Beyond that it depends on your activity: regulated products need BPOM or Ministry of Health registration, importing needs an import license, and some sectors need specific operational permits. We identify and obtain what your KBLI requires.
Talk to the Emerhub team
Tell us about your planned activities. Emerhub will advise on the right structure and KBLI, register your PT PMA, secure the licenses, and handle the tax and compliance, so you can focus on the business.
RT.7/RW.2, Kuningan
Jakarta 12950, Indonesia
