Everything You Need: Documents for Setting Up a PT PMA in Indonesia

Setting up a PT PMA (Penanaman Modal Asing) in Indonesia offers exciting opportunities for foreign investors who want to tap into the country’s diversity. However, the legal and regulatory landscape can sometimes seem daunting. This is why comprehending the requirements for establishing a PT PMA is important.

What is a PT PMA?

A PT PMA — short for Perseroan Terbatas Penanaman Modal Asing — is a foreign-owned limited liability company established under Indonesian law. It is the only legal structure that allows foreign individuals or foreign companies to:

• Hold shares in an Indonesian business
• Generate revenue and issue invoices in Indonesia
• Hire employees and sponsor foreign staff work permits
• Operate in sectors open to foreign investment under the Positive Investment List

A company is classified as a PT PMA if even a single share is held by a foreign entity — whether that is 1%, 51%, or 100%.

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PMA Regulation in Indonesia

Article 1, Number 3 of Law No. 25 of 2007 on Investment (Investment Law) defines foreign investment (PMA) as the capital investment by foreign investors to operate a business within the territory of the Republic of Indonesia.

This can be done entirely with foreign capital or in partnership with domestic investors.

The legal framework of PMA Indonesia includes:

• Law No. 25 of 2007 on Investment
• Law No. 40 of 2007 regarding Limited Liability Companies
• Government Regulation instead of Law No. 2 of 2022 on Job Creation, which was enacted into Law No. 6 of 2023
• Government Regulation No. 5 of 2021 regarding Risk-Based Business Licensing
• Presidential Regulation No. 10 of 2021 regarding Investment Business Fields, amended by Presidential Regulation No. 49 of 2021
• Minister of Law and Human Rights Regulation No. 21 of 2021 on the Terms and Procedures for Registering, Amending, and Dissolving Limited Liability Company Legal Entities
• Investment Coordinating Board Regulation No. 4 of 2021 regarding Guidelines and Procedures for Risk-Based Business Licensing Services and Investment Facilities

PT PMA Requirements: The Complete List (2026)

To set up a PT PMA (Foreign-Owned Company) in Indonesia, you will generally need the following documents to meet the PMA requirements:

Capital Type	Requirement
Minimum paid-up capital	IDR 2.5 billion (~USD 150,000)
Minimum total investment plan	IDR 10 billion per KBLI per location (excl. land & buildings)
Special Economic Zones (tech start-ups)	Exempt from minimum investment threshold
Regulatory basis	BKPM Regulation No. 5 of 2025

Company Documents

• Power of Attorney signed by each shareholder for document submission.
• Rental agreement between the company and building management.
• An original statement or domicile letter from the building management.
• Building and land tax receipt (PBB) with payment approval for the current year.
• IMB (Building Permit) or certificate of ownership if the building is owned.
• Lease statement, if applicable.
• Please include at least three photos of the office, including the reception area, company signage, and office space used for business activities.
• The building management verified a domicile statement from the company.
• Company letterhead and a sample design of the company stamp.

Shareholder Documents

• Copy of the Articles of Association and any amendments (in English or Bahasa Indonesia).
• Business registration certificate.
• Board of Directors structure.

Personal Documents – Directors & Commissioners

• Foreigners: Colored passport copies with at least 18 months validity and four blank pages.
• Locals:
  • ID card (KTP) and Taxpayer Identification Number
  • Family card (KK)
  • Indonesian visa stamp
  • Residence letter for hotel or apartment for the director
  • Recent passport-sized photo with a red background for each Board of Director member

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Guidelines for Establishing a PT PMA in Indonesia

Before investing in Indonesia, foreign investors must consider several key factors to ensure compliance with local regulations and maximize the success of their ventures.

Company Structure

Under Indonesian law, foreign investment companies (PMAs) must be set up as Limited Liability Companies (PTs).

Business Scope

Foreign investors can only engage in large-scale businesses and are restricted from operating in micro, small, or medium enterprises.

• Closed Sectors: Certain industries, like narcotics, gambling, coral extraction, and chemical weapons manufacturing, are closed to foreign investment.
• Conditionally Open Sectors: Some industries are open to foreign investment but have restrictions, such as partnering with Indonesian cooperatives or MSMEs, such as equipment rental.
• Exemptions: Foreign investments approved before Presidential Regulation 10/2021 are exempt from new restrictions unless more favorable, and international agreements may offer notable exceptions.

Investment Value

The minimum investment required is IDR 10 billion. Special Economic Zones (SEZs) for tech-based start-ups are exempt from this limit.

Minimum Capital Requirement

Based on BKPM Regulation No. 5 of 2025, the minimum paid-up capital for a PT PMA has been reduced to IDR 2.5 billion (~USD 150,000), down from IDR 10 billion previously. This amount must be committed at the time of incorporation. An actual deposit into a corporate bank account occurs after the company is formally established, and shareholders must sign a Capital Statement Letter confirming sufficient funds during the initial registration stage.

It’s important to distinguish between two separate capital figures:

• Minimum Paid-Up Capital: IDR 2.5 billion, the amount shareholders must commit at incorporation
• Minimum Total Investment Plan: More than IDR 10 billion per KBLI business activity code and per project location, excluding land and buildings, realized progressively as the business operates.

Special Economic Zones (SEZs) for tech-based start-ups remain exempt from the minimum investment threshold.

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Board of Directors

While the board of directors doesn’t need to include Indonesian citizens, it is recommended. Foreign directors should hold a Permanent Stay Permit (KITAP) to prove long-term residency in Indonesia.

Business License for PT PMA

Business licensing in Indonesia falls into two main categories:

• Risk-Based Licensing: Based on the risk level of business activities, evaluating potential hazards and their impacts.
• Licensing to Support Business Activities: Legal permits that enable businesses to operate smoothly.

To start a business, entrepreneurs must meet these requirements:

• Basic Requirements: Compliance with spatial planning, environmental approval, and building permits.
• Risk-Based Licensing:
  • Low Risk: Requires a Business Identification Number (NIB).
  • Medium Risk: NIB and a standard certificate.
  • High Risk: NIB and a license.

Foreign-owned companies’ (PMA) licenses are issued via the Online Single Submission (OSS) system.

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