Posted 19.03. 2014 by Nurmia Dwi Agustina / Last update on 3.12. 2018
Indonesia is a member country of the G20, which represents the world’s major economies. With a population of nearly 250 million people, Indonesia has the 4th largest population in the world. These promising conditions make Indonesia a very attractive market for investment from around the world.
Government regulations in Indonesia could classify it as a very bureaucratic country. In relation to foreign investment, it is regulated and monitored by a government institution called the BKPM (Badan Koordinasi Penanaman Modal or Indonesia Investment Coordinating Board. All legal arrangements, including company registration, business licenses, and other licenses are issued through the BKPM.
Foreigners intending to establish a business in Indonesia should be aware of few points:
Foreign investors are only allowed to establish a company in Indonesia in the form of a Limited Liability Company – Foreign Direct Investment, which is called as PT. PMA (PerseroanTerbatas – Penanaman Modal Asing). First, it is important to verify the business field on the Negative Investment List (DNI), which is issued by the BKPM, to confirm that the sector is open to foreign investment, closed to foreign investment, or open with restrictions. The DNI is updated periodically and can be downloaded here.
The laws governing PT. PMA establishment are UU No. 25 / 2007 of Capital Investment as well as UU No. 40 / 2007 of Limited Liability Company. The characteristics of PT. PMA are as follows:
The process of PT. PMA registration takes around 2.5 months, however a PT. PMA enables the company to perform business activities in Indonesia.
For foreign investors interested in exploring business opportunities in the Indonesian market, a representative office might be an efficient way to begin. To open a representative office, there should be an existing parent company overseas to manage the representative office in Indonesia. A majority of representative offices focus on conducting market research activities as well as marketing and promotion through selling or buying agents. Some foreign investors prefer to set up a representative office first to grow the market in Indonesia before establishing a PT. PMA.
Advantages of a representative office:
Disadvantages of a representative office:
Setting up a business in Indonesia must be done correctly and carefully. Considering the changing regulations and heavy bureaucracy in Indonesia, it is crucial to engage professional partner who understands local regulations and the culture in Indonesia.
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Dear Sir/Madam,
I am interested to form a newly company PT PMA in Indonesia. The activity for the company is Agro Biotech Farming/Planting. Kindly let me know the payment terms and conditions.
Thank you.
Annis Azman
General Manager
Kuala Lumpur
MALAYSIA
Dear Annis,
thank you for your interest to establish company in Indonesia. Our team will contact you soon.
Best Regards
Good Morning,
Please could you quote and detail a step by step process for setting up both a PMA company and Nominee company in Labuan Bajo. We are looking to open up a Scuba Diving Company in Labuan Bajo, and are busy trying to decide which will be a better route for us to take. I am coming over in October and would like to start the process.
Look forward to your response.
Regard
Chris
hi sir
as u write here in your web i undrestand i will open reresantaive office there
i want open business in free zone of indonesia same as batan or bintan or karimun island’s
so pls tell me which area is better for that and what is plan of that and how mach is cost
thx so much
behzad
MSI.Co
TEHRAN ,IRAN
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Hi Mr. Abdul,
Thank you for your message. We would be happy to discuss this further with you. If you could please send details by email to info@cekindo.com ?
Looking forward!