Indonesia · Local team in Jakarta since 2011
Company registration in Jakarta
Most foreign investors in Jakarta set up a PT PMA, a foreign-owned limited company that can be wholly foreign-owned in most sectors. We plan the structure and KBLI codes, file the company through the Ministry of Law and OSS, and set up tax, licenses, and the office.
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Overview
Setting up a PT PMA in Jakarta
A PT PMA, perseroan terbatas penanaman modal asing, is the foreign-owned limited company that lets you operate, hire, and invoice in Indonesia. It can be up to 100 percent foreign-owned in most sectors, with the limit set by your business classification, the KBLI code.
Jakarta is where most foreign companies base themselves, close to the ministries, banks, and the OSS system that the setup runs through. The 2025 reforms cut the minimum paid-up capital to IDR 2.5 billion and moved licensing onto a risk-based OSS framework, which made entry lighter than it had been for years.
What we handle
End-to-end support for your Jakarta company
One local team for the setup and everything that keeps the company running.
PT PMA registration
We prepare the deed and Articles of Association, file with the Ministry of Law, and register the company end to end.
NIB and licenses
We obtain the Business Identification Number through OSS and apply for the sector licenses your KBLI codes require.
Commercial address
A registered address in a commercial building in Jakarta, including a compliant virtual office for office-based activities.
Accounting and tax
Monthly tax reporting, payroll, and annual filings, handled by local accountants from day one.
Corporate secretarial
Ongoing statutory filings, the LKPM investment reports, and corporate changes kept up to date.
Visas and work permits
Work permits and KITAS for you, your team, and your dependents.
Requirements
Key requirements for a PT PMA
A general overview. Our consultants confirm the specifics for your KBLI codes and structure.
Shareholders and officers
- At least two shareholders, individual or corporate, and both can be foreign
- One shareholder cannot hold 100%, so a 99 and 1 percent split is common
- At least one director and one commissioner, both of whom can be foreign
- A foreign director who works in Indonesia needs a work permit and a KITAS
Capital and address
- Minimum paid-up capital of IDR 2.5 billion, about USD 150,000
- An investment plan above IDR 10 billion per business line per location, realized over time
- Up to 100% foreign ownership in most sectors, set by your KBLI code
- A registered commercial address, or a compliant virtual office for office-based work
You do not deposit the full capital on day one. A capital statement letter is accepted at incorporation, and the paid-up capital goes in after the corporate bank account opens. It then stays in the company for the first year, with exceptions for genuine business spending such as assets and operations.
The process
How we register your company in Jakarta
Four stages, from your plan to a licensed, operating company.
Plan the structure and KBLI
Tell us your planned activities. We advise on the legal structure, the KBLI codes, the ownership split, and the capital, and list the documents we need from you.
Notary deed and Ministry approval
We prepare the deed of establishment and Articles of Association with a local notary, then obtain approval from the Ministry of Law and Human Rights.
Tax number and NIB
We register the company for its tax number, the NPWP, and the Business Identification Number, the NIB, through the OSS system.
Licenses and operations
We apply for the sector licenses your KBLI needs, open the corporate bank account, and put tax, payroll, and the office in place.
Timeline
How long registration takes
The company can be formed in a few weeks. Sector licenses depend on your activity.
| Step | Typical time |
|---|---|
| Name reservation and notary deed | About 1 week |
| Ministry of Law approval | A few days to 2 weeks |
| Tax number and NIB via OSS | 1 to 2 weeks |
| Realistic end to end | About 6 weeks |
Sector licenses can add time depending on your KBLI codes and their risk level under the OSS framework. Once the company is running, a PT PMA files quarterly LKPM investment reports and monthly tax returns, which we manage for you.
Common questions
Company registration questions
What foreign founders ask before setting up in Jakarta.
How much capital do I need for a PT PMA in Jakarta?
The minimum paid-up capital is IDR 2.5 billion, about USD 150,000, under the 2025 reform. You also commit to an investment plan of more than IDR 10 billion per business line per location, which is realized over time rather than deposited up front.
Can a foreigner own 100% of a company in Jakarta?
In most sectors, yes. Foreign ownership follows the Positive Investment List and is set by your KBLI code. Some sectors are capped, conditional, or closed, and we check yours before filing.
Do I need a local Indonesian director?
No. Both directors and commissioners can be foreign. A foreign director who will work in Indonesia needs a work permit and a KITAS, which we arrange.
How many shareholders does a PT PMA need?
At least two, individual or corporate, and both can be foreign. One shareholder cannot hold 100%, so a common split is 99 and 1 percent between two related parties.
How long does registration take?
The company itself, the deed, the Ministry of Law approval, the tax number, and the NIB, usually takes around six weeks. Sector licenses can add time depending on your activity.
Do I need a physical office or is a virtual office enough?
A PT PMA needs a registered commercial address. Office-based activities can often use a compliant virtual office, while activities that need physical premises, such as retail, food and beverage, or manufacturing, cannot.
Do I have to deposit the full capital at registration?
No. A capital statement letter is accepted at incorporation, and the paid-up capital is deposited after the corporate bank account opens. It then stays in the company for the first year, with exceptions for genuine business spending.
On the ground in Jakarta
Talk to our Indonesia team
Tell us your planned activities in Jakarta. Our team will advise on the KBLI codes, structure the PT PMA, file it through the Ministry of Law and OSS, and set up tax, licenses, and the office.
Phone+62 21 2205 7930
OfficeSatrio Tower, Floor 6, Unit 5
RT.7/RW.2, Kuningan
Jakarta 12950, Indonesia
RT.7/RW.2, Kuningan
Jakarta 12950, Indonesia