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Company Incorporation & Business Setup
Set up your PT or PT PMA with licensing, OSS, NIB, bank account and corporate administration.
Overview
Setting up a company in Indonesia is more than signing a deed. We handle the full incorporation of your local PT or foreign-owned PT PMA, from the deed of establishment and Ministry of Law (AHU) approval to your business identification number (NIB) through the OSS-RBA system.
We make sure your KBLI business classifications, paid-up capital, shareholding and licensing are correct from the start, so you launch on a clean, compliant foundation that won't cause expensive problems later.
Book a ConsultationPT PMA vs local PT vs representative office
If you are a foreigner and want to own and run a real business in Indonesia, a PT PMA is almost always the right structure. A local PT is for Indonesian-owned businesses, while a KPPA or KP3A representative office lets a foreign company have a presence for market research or trade promotion but cannot earn revenue. Here is how the four common structures compare.
| PT PMAForeign-owned LLC | Local PTIndonesian-owned LLC | KPPAForeign representative office | KP3AForeign trade rep office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign ownership | Yes, up to 100% depending on the KBLI and Positive Investment List | No, Indonesian shareholders only | No, extension of the foreign parent company | No, extension of the foreign parent company |
| Can earn revenue in Indonesia | Yes | Yes | No, market research and liaison only | No, trade promotion and liaison only |
| Best for | Foreign investors running a real operating business in Indonesia | Indonesian-owned businesses | Foreign companies exploring the market before investing | Foreign manufacturers or traders promoting products without local sales |
| Minimum capital | Large investment plan per business line, confirmed per KBLI † | Based on company scale, no foreign-investment minimum | None | None |
| Typical setup time | 3 to 6 weeks | 1 to 2 weeks | 2 to 4 weeks | 2 to 4 weeks |
† Investment and capital thresholds are set by BKPM regulation and change over time. viskal confirms the current figure for your specific KBLI during the consultation, so you build on the right structure from day one.
What this covers
8 individual services sit under Company Incorporation & Business Setup
Frequently asked
What is the difference between a PT and a PT PMA?
A PT is a locally owned Indonesian company. A PT PMA is a foreign investment company that allows foreign ownership, subject to the Positive Investment List and a higher minimum capital. We advise which structure fits your plan.
How long does incorporation take?
A local PT can be ready in around 1 to 2 weeks. A PT PMA typically takes a few weeks depending on the sector and licensing involved.
