Company Registration in Indonesia
A practical guide to registering a limited liability company (PT) in Indonesia — covering shareholders, capital requirements, KBLI classifications, and corporate structure.
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Limited liability companies in Indonesia — abbreviated as PT (Perseroan Terbatas) — can be owned by both local and foreign shareholders. A company with foreign ownership is commonly referred to as PT PMA (Penanaman Modal Asing).
Shareholders of a Company in Indonesia
A company's liability is limited to its committed share capital. Indonesia classifies companies by capital size — only large companies may have foreign shareholders. Large companies require a minimum paid-up capital of Rp 2.5 billion (~USD 200,000).
The following are counted as local shareholders:
- Individual shareholders with Indonesian citizenship
- Corporate shareholders registered in Indonesia with no foreign shareholders
Companies with sufficient paid-up capital operating in eligible industries may also have foreign shareholders:
- Individual shareholders of other nationalities
- Corporate shareholders registered in Indonesia with foreign ownership (PT PMA)
- Corporate shareholders registered outside Indonesia
A company must have at least two shareholders.
Business Classification (KBLI)
Different KBLI business classifications carry different foreign ownership limits and licensing requirements. It is essential to select a classification that accurately reflects your planned activities in Indonesia.
Depending on the classification, companies fall into one of these categories:
- No restrictions — up to 100% foreign ownership permitted
- Allowed with limitations — a minimum local shareholder percentage is required
- Closed to foreign investment, but open to local investment
- Closed to both local and foreign investment
Corporate Structure
Indonesian companies must have:
- At least one Director — responsible for daily operations
- At least one Commissioner — oversees directors on behalf of shareholders
Directors and commissioners may — but do not have to be — shareholders. One person cannot hold both roles simultaneously.
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