Company registration in Indonesia
We guide your business through Indonesia’s dynamic markets with tailored strategies and deep local expertise, covering Bali, Jakarta, Lombok and beyond.
Entity types
Choose the right structure
Not sure which entity suits your activity, capital and location? We define the best option with you.
Foreign Investment Company (PT PMA)
For foreign individuals or entities investing in Indonesia, business expansion, trading or property investment.
Local Company (PT PMDN)
For business lines closed to foreign ownership, or investors using a domestic structure.
Representative Office (KP3A · KPPA · BUJKA)
Test the market with a presence and staff before forming a company. It cannot earn revenue in Indonesia.
Our process
5 steps to open a company in Indonesia
Consult with ILA
We learn your requirements online or by phone and define the best structure with you.
Upload your documents
You provide the required documents through our secure platform, stored safely.
Receive your incorporation
We share your incorporation document. Your company is now a legal entity in Indonesia.
Start your business
Your tax card and NIB are ready, you can operate (some licences may need verification).
Open your bank account
We assist you in opening your bank account, online or in Indonesia.
Market entry
We help you understand Indonesia's market
Beyond legal services, our advisory helps you make informed decisions, backed by our team’s 20+ years of combined experience across Southeast Asia.
Strategic planning
Customised roadmaps aligned with your objectives, with precision at every step.
Market research
In-depth market insight and competitor analysis for informed decisions.
Business expansion
Hands-on guidance for seamless market entry and growth.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I register a company in Indonesia without being in the country?
Much of the process can be handled remotely. Your first consultation with ILA can take place online or by phone, you upload your documents through ILA's secure platform, and ILA shares your incorporation document once the company is a legal entity. ILA can also assist with opening your bank account, either online or in Indonesia.
What is the difference between a PT PMA and a PT PMDN?
A PT PMA is the foreign investment company, used by foreign individuals or entities for business expansion, trading or property investment. A PT PMDN is a local company, used for business lines closed to foreign ownership or by investors using a domestic structure. ILA looks at your activity, capital and location to recommend the right one.
When can my company start operating after registration?
Once ILA shares your incorporation document, your company is a legal entity in Indonesia. When your tax card and NIB are ready, you can start operating, although some licences may still need verification depending on your activity. ILA then assists with opening your bank account.
Should I open a representative office instead of a company?
A representative office (KP3A, KPPA or BUJKA) lets a foreign business test the Indonesian market with a presence and staff before committing to a full company. If you are not yet ready to form a PT PMA, it can be a sensible first step. ILA can review your plans and confirm which structure fits.
Can ILA help with market entry, not just company registration?
Yes. Alongside registration, ILA offers market entry advisory drawing on the team's combined 20+ years of experience across Southeast Asia. This covers strategic planning with customised roadmaps, market research and competitor analysis, and hands-on guidance for entry and growth, in Bali, Jakarta, Lombok and beyond.
Ready to set up in Indonesia?
Tell us your activity and goals, we’ll recommend the right structure and handle the whole process end to end.
