Will the government check the minimum paid-up capital for doing business in Indonesia?

Frequently Asked Questions

How A PMA company can be eligible to conduct import activities? What licenses and procedures are necessary while engaging in import-related activities?

A PMA company in Indonesia must obtain an NIB, which also functions as:

• Importer Identification Number (Angka Pengenal Impor or API)
  Producer Importer Identification Number (Angka Pengenal Impor Produsen or API-P), which is required for the import of machinery and equipment, goods, and materials used in production.
  General Importer Identification Number (Angka Pengenal Impor Umum or API-U), which is required for the import of specific goods for trading purposes, is grouped under one section in the Customs Classification System.
• Customs Identification Number (Nomor Identitas Kepabeanan or NIK), It functions as an identifying document for the applicable Customs and Excise authorities during the customs clearance process.

Some goods may face limitations or restrictions on importation in Indonesia, potentially requiring additional approval from the Ministry of Trade. Recommendations from technical ministries like Industry or Agriculture may influence these approvals.

How much is the minimum fund required to establish a PT PMA business in Indonesia?

The investment requirement for PMA companies in Indonesia varies based on their classification under the Indonesia Industrial Standard Classification (KBLI). Generally, a minimum investment of IDR 10,000,000,000 (ten billion Indonesian Rupiah), excluding investment in land and buildings, is needed to conduct one business activity in one location.

Does a PMA company in Indonesia have to meet certain criteria before it can distribute dividends?

Dividends can be distributed from company net profits after allocating reserves, depending on a positive profit balance. Approval from the general meeting of shareholders is necessary. Interim dividends may be distributed if specific requirements are met.

How is the process of liquidating a PMA company in Indonesia, and how long does it take?

The procedures for (voluntarily) liquidation typically involve the following steps:

• Conduct a general shareholder meeting to approve the liquidation and the liquidator’s nomination
• Notify the Ministry of Law and Human Rights as well as the creditors of the liquidation and the distribution plan for the assets by newspaper notice
• All business licenses and tax numbers should be canceled or revoked; the tax office will conduct a tax audit to revoke the tax number
• Make sure creditors are paid and that any liquidation funds are distributed to shareholders (if any)
• Conduct a general meeting of shareholders to approve the liquidator’s discharge and acquittal
• Notify the Ministry of Law and Human Rights of the liquidation’s outcome. After receiving the notification, the Ministry of Law and Human Rights will deregister the company’s status as a legal entity and remove its name from the Company Registry
• Release the liquidation’s outcome in a newspaper

Completing the liquidation process can take around two years.