Registering PT PMA in Indonesia

A foreign-owned company in Indonesia, known as PT PMA, has been designed to meet the needs of foreign entrepreneurs

On the contrary to the incorporation process of a local company or a representative office, establishment of a foreign-owned limited liability company (LLC) in Indonesia might be more challenging and time-consuming.

The Negative Investment List stipulates the maximum allowed foreign ownership in particular business sectors, causing some industries to be fully closed or only partially open to foreigners. Therefore, having an expert partner in Indonesia or engaging professional assistance becomes a critical point to succeed when forming an international company in Indonesia.

Benefits of a Foreign-Owned Company

Although the establishment process is more demanding, foreign-owned companies offer vital benefits that entirely compensate the previously invested time and efforts.

Employment of Foreign Workers

A foreign-owned company can sponsor and issue work permits as well as stay visas (working ITAS) for its international employees.
Furthermore, this kind of company is allowed to sponsor business visas of its business partners and clients arriving in Indonesia for a short stay.

Full International Ownership

To attract more foreign investors and multiple investments critical to the Indonesian economy, Indonesia has been relaxing the limited foreign ownership lately. Wholly-owned foreign companies became less rare, and it is, therefore, likely that you can start an international company without any partnership or local shares of your property.

Starting a Limited Liability Company with Cekindo

Joint Venture

In case, the business sector in which you intend to incorporate a company does not offer independent international ownership, we suggest opting for a limited liability company registration through a joint venture with a local partner — Cekindo.

This process will give investors the full control over the management of their company, no restrictions related to business fields, and minimise risks of setting cooperation with an unreliable partner.

Assistance and Consultancy

Whether additional licences are required in your business field, the government issued a new regulation related to your business plan, or if the joint-venture agreement contains all crucial points, you will get to know it straight away with the assistance of Cekindo.

We will not only advise you on the incorporation process but also lead the whole procedure independently on your behalf.

Let us guide you through the limited liability company registration process in Indonesia and achieve the best results promptly. Fill in the form below or visit us in one of our offices located in Jakarta, Semarang or Bali, and we will get back to you with a free quotation on your business.

Selected Testimonials

As a new business in Indonesia, we started consulting with multiple law firms but quickly narrowed down to only Cekindo. Cekindo was recommended as one of the top firms by multiple sources in the business community. The staff at Cekindo was very responsive to our needs as a new business. The team provided consultancy and assisted our startup firm with initial business setup, licenses and permits, HR/recruitment and market research. One year since our establishment, we still consider Cekindo as our partner.

PT Ohmnia Tenaga Surya

When we intended to enter the Indonesian market back in 2013/14, Cekindo helped us to understand the possibilites and options for business presence in Indonesia through legal advice & also advisory on how to arrange for ownership. Furthermore, Cekindo also provides us with a range of fully professional and reliable accounting & tax services for our representative office in Indonesia. In the world of digital & virtual economy like today, it is an essential prerequisite to have the most reliable business partner like Cekindo.

Jan Pilař
Hydropol

A huge gratitude to Cekindo, particularly its visa team, for handling our visa cases. During our visa applications, Cekindo was extremely helpful not only in facilitating all of our visa requirements but also in clarifying our queries/doubts. I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge and appreciate the good work of Cekindo’s visa team.

Sagar Datar
Bristlecone

When I was looking for a reliable partner who could help with company registration, payroll, taxes and working permit in Indonesia, Cekindo’s domain knowledge and clear communication astonished. Firstly, we decided to pursue cooperation with Cekindo in terms of company registration, but they also assisted me in obtaining the necessary working permits and visas (KITAS), and we use their payroll and tax reporting services until now.

Matthias Coessens
Product Director at Empyrean Solutions Apac

Cekindo handled business visa for our new colleague promptly and made the start of our company in Vietnam easier and faster. I particularly enjoyed communication with the consultant, who advised the best solution for us and was all the time available to answer any questions. She made sure that all the documents were collected and prepared on time and we got great support during the whole process. Thank you Cekindo and I hope to cooperate again in the near future!

Ivana Bartonkova
Marketing and HR director of Port Cities Vietnam

Cekindo assisted us with a selection of our local distributor in Indonesia and organised several meeting in Jakarta. Their assistance enabled us to meet our potential local partners and choose the best distributor conveniently. The decision to cooperate with Cekindo was based on a recommendation from our prominent partner in Bali and we cannot be more grateful. Cekindo’s systematic work, active communication, thoroughness and professionalism was exceptional.

Ing. Václav Tomek
Phyto CZ Sro

Cekindo initially helped us with setting up our business structure in Indonesia and getting us all due licenses and approvals. Currently, Cekindo is associated with us as our business partner in Indonesia by providing a face to our name and handling various business activities on our behalf. Without their help, we would be lost in keeping up with regulatory requirements and being a compliant company in Indonesia.

Vivek S.Rathaur
Vega Industries

Thanks to Cekindo and its one-stop market entry solutions, we could start exploring the Indonesian market. Cekindo’s broad portfolio of services included a formal process of our representative office registration, consultations regarding proper legal set-up and even working permit and visa applications. Cekindo’s extensive knowledge of the latest developments and legal requirements allowed us to focus on more operational matters and to build a local team in Indonesia.

Peter van der Linde
Co-founder / Director strategy & solutions, Akvo Pte Ltd

After extensive research online, I reached out to several companies including Cekindo. Cekindo’s info package and summary of services were by far the most thorough and professional and their pricing was competitive and reasonable. Cekindo’s sound knowledge of all administrative requirements gave me the confidence that my company incorporation of 100% foreign owned export company was being executed correctly and legally.

Kingsley Fiegert
Director, Morning Star Investments (WA) Pty Ltd

With knowledgable team, Cekindo helped me make the whole process of company registration and product registration of health and beauty products in Indonesia less confusing and seamless at the same time. They have always been swift in response and hands-on at every email, never leaving me wondering or worried. As far as I am concerned, they go above and beyond the call of duty. They will most certainly be my long-term partner moving forward into the years to come. Thank you Cekindo!

Jason Peter Stevens
Group CEO, Studio XII Pte Ltd

Selected Clients