How many incorporation types exist in Indonesia?

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

In Indonesia, there are three company types that you can establish based on your business nature, requirements, and preferences.

  • Local Company (PT): 100% local ownership.
  • Foreign Company (PT PMA): can be entirely owned by foreigners; however, restrictions in business sectors apply
  • Representative Office: a branch of the parent company overseas whose purpose is to conduct marketing-related activities without generating income or profits

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Frequently Asked Questions

    These are a few things you need to examine while performing an employee background check:

    • Criminal record
    • Educational background, qualifications, and professional certifications
    • Work and employment history
    • Sexual offense record
    • Alcohol and drug tests
    • Credit and financial background

    Establishing a PMA Company in Indonesia typically takes around two weeks after completing document requirements. Following establishment, additional steps such as obtaining licenses and registering for Tax ID vary based on business type. Last, some licensing processes may take time, necessitating thorough planning and preliminary assessments of the business plan for a smoother process.

    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.

    The minimum number of shareholders to incorporate a PT is two

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