Emerhub Indonesia

Title: Indonesia

URL Source: https://emerhub.com/indonesia/

Published Time: Mon, 01 Sep 2025 10:28:07 GMT

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Business Incorporation & Corporate Services in Indonesia

Emerhub Indonesia offers a full range of services, from company formation to taxes and relocation, to foreign companies entering the Indonesian market.

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Register your company in Indonesia in 5 working days

1

Select business activities

Choose your company type and activities. Pay online and get started immediately.

2

Fill out shareholder and capital details

Conveniently collect all company requirements via our web application.

3

Get your incorporation documents

All your corporate documents will be accessible via Emerhub’s Entity Management Software

Select a plan to start company registration in Indonesia

Incorporation

Simply register a PT PMA company. Manage your own compliance.

US$1700

Basic incorporation package:

• PT PMA incorporation*


• State fees


• Use your own commercial address or purchase one from Emerhub

*Business classifications (KBLI) listed as “Low” or “Medium Low” risk by the Indonesian government.

Incorporation + Basic compliance

Get started quickly in Indonesia. Best option if you don’t have employees and have limited transactions.

US$2249

Incorporation with basic compliance:

• PT PMA incorporation*


• State fees


• Virtual address by Emerhub (12 months)


• Quarterly LKPM reports (12 months)

*Business classifications (KBLI) listed as “Low” or “Medium Low” risk by the Indonesian government.

Incorporation + Full compliance

Focus on growing your business, Emerhub handles your compliance.

US$4229/year

Everything in Basic Compliance plus:

• Monthly tax reporting (up to 20 transactions/month)


• Monthly payroll income tax reporting (up to 5 employees)


• Annual corporate income tax reporting

Full Range of Corporate Services for Business Setup and Operations in Indonesia

BPOM Registration

Obtain the product registration and licenses from the BPOM in the Indonesia and operate your business in regulated industries

Learn about BPOM Registration ►

Trademark Registration

Register your trademarks such as logos, words, etc, with the help of our experts and protect your brand identity in Indonesia

Learn about Trademark Registration ►

Business License and Permits

Secure the business license and necessary permits such as Halal Certification to operate your business successfully

Learn about Business License and Permit ►

Visas and Work Permits

Obtain long-term or short-term business visas and work permits for yourself and your team and relocate to Malaysia

Learn about Visas and Work Permits ►

Most Popular Legal Entities for Business Formation in Indonesia

Limited Liability Company (PT / PT-PMA)

AA limited liability company in Indonesia can be either a domestic company (PT) or a foreign-owned company (PT-PMA). PT-PMA allows for up to 100% foreign ownership in many sectors, subject to the Positive Investment List.

Key requirements include:

• At least two shareholders (can be individuals or corporations)


• Minimum paid-up capital of IDR 10 billion (approximately USD 700,000) for PT-PMA


• Appointment of at least one director and one commissioner


• Business address in a commercial area

Set up a local or foreign-owned company

Representative Office (KPPA)

A Representative Office (KPPA) in Indonesia allows foreign companies to have a presence without engaging in direct commercial activities.

Key requirements include:

• Appointment of a resident chief representative officer (CRO)


• Limited to market research, promotion, and liaison activities


• Cannot generate revenue or issue invoices

Register a representative office in Indonesia

Not sure which business entity works best for you?

Working with Emerhub – Business Setup in 5 Working Days

01

Initial consultation

Tell us about your planned activities in Indonesia and we will advise you on the most suitable options to register your business based on the Indonesian Business Classifications (KBLI).

02

Documents Submission

Our business advisors will reserve the business name and draft Deed of Establishment on your behalf, to ensure a smooth registration process with MoLHR.

03

Company incorporation

Once registration is complete with the Ministry of Law and Human Rights(MoHLR), we will secure the official decree confirming the company’s legal entity status in Indonesia and apply for the Business Registration Number (NIB).

04

Licenses and Permits

After incorporation, we will acquire the Tax Identification Number (MPWP) from the Directorate General of Taxes and apply for any industry specific licenses and permits such as BPOM registration.

Meet Our Business Setup Experts in Indonesia

Marlissa Lahi

Director – Emerhub Jakarta

Expertise:

• Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)


• Product Holder


• Compliance

Ahmad Faris Purnomo

Junior Manager Compliance – Emerhub Jakarta

Expertise:

• Taxation


• Accounting


• Investment Report (LKPM)

Julia Anggraini

Senior Account Executive – Emerhub Jakarta

Expertise:

• Company Setup


• Importer of Record


• Licensing

Petra Annie

Senior Regulatory Affairs – Emerhub Jakarta

Expertise:

• BPOM & MOH Product Registration


• Importer Warehouse Audit


• Pet Cosmetic and Pet Food Registration

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Resources on Doing Business in Indonesia

FAQs About Business Incorporation Services in Indonesia

The main types ofbusiness entitiesin Indonesia are:

1. PT PMA (Perseroan Terbatas Penanaman Modal Asing) – Limited liability company for foreign investment


2. PT PMDN (Perseroan Terbatas Penanaman Modal Dalam Negeri) – Limited liability company for domestic investment


3. Representative Office (RO)


4. Branch Office of foreign company


5. Limited Partnership (CV)

Emerhub offers a full range of services to incorporate your business in Indonesia and secures necessary licenses and permits after incorporation.

In many sectors, foreigners can own 100% of a PT PMA company. However, some industries have foreign ownership restrictions or are closed to foreign investment entirely. The Negative Investment List specifies ownership limits for different business fields.

For a PT PMA (foreign-owned limited liability company), the minimum paid-up capital requirement is generally IDR 10 billion (approximately USD 700,000). However, the exact amount may vary based on the specific business sector and activities. Some industries require higher capital investments, while others could have lower thresholds.

Following are the steps to register a business in Indonesia:

1. Obtain name approval from Ministry of Law and Human Rights


2. Prepare and notarize Deed of Establishment


3. Get approval for Deed from Ministry of Law and Human Rights


4. Obtain Business Identification Number (NIB) through Online Single Submission system


5. Register for company tax ID (NPWP)


6. Apply for any additional required licenses

While most industries in Indonesia now allow foreign ownership, here are some key industries that are restricted for foreigners as per the positive investment list:

• Narcotics cultivation and industry


• Gambling/casinos


• Chemical weapons industry


• Ozone-depleting substances industry


• Coral extraction


• Traditional cosmetics: 100% domestic capital


• Traditional medicine raw materials: 100% domestic capital


• Batik industry: 100% domestic capital

Corporate taxes in Indonesia include:

• Corporate income tax (22% standard rate)


• Value Added Tax (VAT) – 11% standard rate


• Withholding taxes on various payments


• Individual income tax for employees

In addition to business incorporation, Emerhub’s experts offer tax and compliance services to ensure your business can operate smoothly.

In addition to business incorporation, additional permits depend on your specific business activities in Indonesia. Common ones include:

• Business license (NIB)


• Operational/commercial license


• Import license (if importing goods)


• Industry-specific permits (e.g. for food, pharmaceuticals) or Halal Certification

It’s advisable to consult with Emerhub experts to determine all required permits for your particular business.