Home Blog Can an individual or a business organization be a shareholder in a PMA company, and is there a minimum number required? Business Setup | Company Registration | Legal Agreement Service | PT PMA | Secretarial Services Can an individual or a business organization be a shareholder in a PMA company, and is there a minimum number required? InCorp Editorial Team 17 June 2025 1 minutes reading time Table of Contents A limited liability corporation is required by Indonesian company law to have two or more shareholders, who may be either a legal entity or an individual. The foreign investor must find a second shareholder to own shares in the PMA firm for investments that are 100% open, which could be an affiliated party. Read Full Bio Verified by Hotdo Nauli Senior Legal & Delivery Manager at InCorp Indonesia Hotdo heads the Legal and Delivery team at InCorp Indonesia, managing Product Registration, Legal Advisory, and Business Licensing. With over 8 years of experience, she focuses on compliance and integrity, ensuring all client operations align with Indonesian laws and regulatory standards, including contract reviews and sector-specific licenses. She is also a licensed advocate and a member of the Indonesian Advocates Association (PERADI). Frequently Asked Questions How do investors choose a holding jurisdiction for a PMA firm in Indonesia? 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. What requirements are needed if my Indonesian company registers the product? Register the product with BPOM (National Agency of Food and Drugs) and MoH (Ministry of Health). The type of testing and document requirements depend on the type of product you want to register. Also, the time frame for registration could vary between 3 to 15 months. What are the shareholder rights in a PMA company? Shareholders of a PMA Company in Indonesia have various rights, including voting rights in general meetings, entitlement to dividends and liquidation proceeds, and access to information. They must approve significant matters through general meetings of shareholders with specified quorums, such as: Amending articles of association Changing share capital Appointing or dismissing directors and commissioners Approving major transactions, dividends, and financial statements Company reorganization Can Investors 100% own a PT PMA Company? According to Presidential Regulation No. 10/2021 and the amended version, all businesses are open for domestic and foreign investment with these limitations and classifications: Eight businesses are closed to foreign investment and may be operated by the central government. Designated business sectors or joint ventures with cooperatives (koperasi) and micro, small, and medium enterprises Open businesses are subject to specific conditions, such as those that are exclusively available to 100% local investors, those with restricted foreign shareholding, and investments requiring special licenses Certain sectors are closed to foreign investment, including narcotics cultivation, gambling, and environmental conservation activities. Get in touch with us. 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