A guide to different types of legal entities in Indonesia.
Limited liability companies with foreign ownerships (abbreviated as PT PMA) are the most common types of legal entities in Indonesia for foreign businesses.
Here are the key requirements for company registration in Indonesia:
Process | Timeline in working days |
---|---|
Approval of company name | 1 |
Minute of the Deed of Establishment | |
Deed of Establishment | 1 |
Ratification from MOLHR on Deed of Establishment | |
Tax card | 1*-5 |
NIB and Commercial License/Operating License | 1 |
Total | 4-8 working days |
*Getting the tax card within a day is possible if your company is registered using our virtual office service.
The above timeline applies to businesses registered in Jakarta. Registration usually takes longer in other places and would depend on the local government of that area. Please also note that the timeline may be longer for more complicated business classifications.
All companies with foreign investments follow the regulations of large-sized companies in Indonesia. The key requirements for the corporate structure are the following:
While most of the company registration processes are centralized, they also include approvals from the local municipality. This causes some differences in company registration timelines and requirements. Here are some common examples:
While different regions may have slightly different requirements, you should always register the company in the location where you actually will do business and hire employees since you will have to also report the taxes locally.