What is the difference between PT and CV?

  • InCorp Editorial Team
  • 17 June 2025
  • 1 minutes reading time

You can find the difference below:

  • PT: limited liability company (shareholders are not legally liable for company liabilities)
  • CV: a proprietary company where liability falls on the shareholders

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With more than 10 years of expertise in accounting and finance, Daris Salam dedicates his knowledge to consistently improving the performance of InCorp Indonesia and maintaining clients and partnerships.

Frequently Asked Questions

    CV (Commanditaire Vennootschap) is a proprietary business entity that houses several individuals to run a business.

    Yes and no. It is vital to choose a reliable distributor as they will register the product under their company and become the product license holder and the import license holder. Changing the local distributor is easier if you are satisfied with the cooperation.

    It is advisable to make a minimum paid-up capital deposit after the company completes its establishment process. Another option is after the company receives the Articles of Association and Deed of Establishment.

    Investors considering investments in Indonesia should assess existing International Investment Agreements between Indonesia and other countries. Having a business presence in countries with such agreements may offer incentives like stronger investment protection and higher foreign shareholding in Indonesia.

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