PT PMA Setup for Foreign Investors
Complete foreign investment company incorporation and compliance enrollment — from KBLI selection to the first month of operations.
Direct Answer
A PT PMA is the Indonesian foreign-investment limited company. Setup requires KBLI classification, OSS-RBA licensing, deed of incorporation, NPWP/NIB registration, and post-incorporation tax/BPJS enrollment — typically 4–8 weeks.
Who this is for
- Foreign companies entering Indonesia for the first time
- India-based groups establishing Indonesian subsidiaries or joint ventures
- Foreign investors acquiring existing Indonesian businesses
- Companies restructuring their Indonesian holding structure
- Joint venture partners who need a locally-incorporated entity
Problems we solve
- —Uncertainty about the correct KBLI code(s) for the intended business activities
- —OSS-RBA application rejected or incomplete due to documentation errors
- —Post-incorporation compliance obligations missed in the first 30 days
- —KITAS (work permit) requirements for expatriate directors not addressed
- —Share structure and capital requirements not aligned with BKPM/BKPM requirements
- —Notarial deed errors that delay Ministry of Law registration
Our approach
- 1
Activity scoping and KBLI selection
We map your intended Indonesia business activities to the correct KBLI (business classification) codes, ensuring OSS-RBA licensing eligibility and minimum capital compliance.
- 2
Shareholder and capital structure design
We structure the share composition, authorized/issued capital, and director/commissioner appointments to satisfy Indonesian FDI requirements and your group's governance preferences.
- 3
Notarial and Ministry of Law registration
We coordinate the deed of incorporation with a licensed Indonesian notary, Ministry of Law (Kemenkumham) approval, and publication in the State Gazette.
- 4
OSS-RBA licensing and NIB
We prepare and submit the Online Single Submission (OSS) application, including risk-based business licensing (RBA), and obtain the NIB (Business Identification Number).
- 5
Tax and regulatory enrollment
NPWP (tax ID) registration, VAT-able entrepreneur (PKP) status application, BPJS Ketenagakerjaan and Kesehatan registration, and first-month compliance calendar setup.
Deliverables
Regulatory framework
Frequently asked questions
Related case studies
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Cleared 14 months of compliance arrears for a Singapore-held Indonesian subsidiary established without post-incorporation support.
8 wks
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NIB to first filing
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