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Asia

Indonesia

Southeast Asia's largest economy. Foreign investment usually flows through a PT PMA, regulated by BKPM and the OSS licensing system.

Region

Asia

Capital

Jakarta

Currency

IDR

Language

Bahasa Indonesia

Setup time

4–6 weeks

Tax

Corporate income tax 22%

Company types

How businesses are typically structured in Indonesia.

PT PMA (Foreign-Owned Limited Company)

Standard vehicle for foreign investors; capital and sector rules apply via the Positive Investment List.

Best for

Foreign-owned operating businesses

Capital

IDR 10 billion paid-up typical

Liability

Limited

PT (Local Limited Company)

100% Indonesian-owned limited liability company.

Best for

Local-only ownership

Representative Office (KPPA / KP3A)

Liaison and market-research presence; cannot earn revenue.

Best for

Foreign companies exploring Indonesia

Branch Office

Only allowed in specific sectors such as banking and oil & gas.

Best for

Regulated foreign service providers

Visa pathways

The most relevant options for founders, employees, investors, and long-stay residents.

KITAS (Limited Stay Permit)

6 months to 2 years

Work, investor, family or retirement long-stay.

Requirements

Sponsor (employer, spouse, PT PMA)

Investor KITAS

Up to 2 years, no separate work permit needed

Shareholders of a PT PMA above capital threshold.

Requirements

Min. IDR 1 billion shareholding (varies)

Second Home Visa

5 or 10 years

High-net-worth long-stay residents.

Requirements

Proof of funds USD 130,000+ in Indonesian bank

Remote Worker Visa (E33G)

1 year, renewable

Digital nomads working for foreign employers.

Requirements

USD 60,000+ annual income, foreign employer

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