Indonesia · Company type
Foreign Investment Company
(PT PMA)
Overview
What it is
A PT PMA (Penanaman Modal Asing) is a foreign-owned limited liability company. It lets foreign investors hold equity in an Indonesian company and hold property through the appropriate title. Ownership in each business line is governed by the Positive Investment List.
- Foreign ownership — permitted subject to the Positive Investment List for your business line
- Minimum capital — paid-up capital requirements were eased in 2025. We confirm the current amount for your business line before you commit.
- Property— can hold property via the right-to-build (HGB) title
What we handle
Handled end to end
KBLI & business-line check
We confirm the activities you can run and ownership allowed. Bali has closed several business lines to new foreign-owned companies in 2026. We check whether your activity is still open before you start.
Company establishment
We coordinate your deed of establishment and register your company,
NIB & licences
We obtain your business identification number and operating licences.
Tax (NPWP) & bank account
We set up your tax registration and assist with banking.
Working remotely from Bali?
If you invoice clients from Indonesia, want to hire locally or plan to run a business here, a PT PMA may be the right structure. Some business lines in Bali are now closed to new foreignowned companies, so we check your activity first and tell you whether it fits how you work.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is a PT PMA?
A PT PMA is a limited liability company in Indonesia that can be wholly or partly foreign-owned. How much of the company a foreigner can own depends on the business line, which is set by Indonesia’s Positive Investment List.
Can a foreigner set up a PT PMA in Bali?
Yes, as long as your business activity, identified by its KBLI code, is open to foreign ownership. Bali closed several business lines to new foreign-owned companies in 2026, so we check your KBLI codes and ownership limits before you start.
How much capital does a PT PMA need?
It depends on your business line and how many KBLI codes you register. Paid-up capital requirements were eased in 2025, and we confirm the current amount for your business line before you commit
Can a PT PMA hold property in Bali?
A PT PMA can hold land and buildings under a right-to-build title (Hak Guna Bangunan, or HGB) for its registered business activity. It is not a route to owning a private home.
What do I receive once my PT PMA is set up?
Your deed of establishment, your business identification number (NIB), your company tax registration (NPWP) and support opening your company bank account, so you can start operating.
Related structures
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Local Company (PT PMDN)
A domestic structure for Indonesian-owned
investment.
Representative Office
Establish a presence to test the market.
Market advisory
Strategy, research and expansion support.
Capital thresholds and KBLI rules change over time — we confirm the current requirements for your specific business line before you commit.
Is this the right structure for you?
Tell us your activity, ownership and capital — we’ll confirm the best entity and handle setup.
