Author: Abi Mulya

Most foreign investors set up a PT PMA in Batam the same way they would in Jakarta: notary, OSS, NIB, done. That covers the national registration. What it does not …

Setting up a PT PMA (Perseroan Terbatas Penanaman Modal Asing) in Bali is still possible in 2026, but some rules changed in January this year. New PT PMA registrations using …

Foreign investors can legally start a business in Indonesia. The only permitted commercial structure is a PT PMA (Perseroan Terbatas Penanaman Modal Asing), a foreign-owned limited liability company allowing up …

On January 28, 2026, Bali Governor Wayan Koster sent an official letter to Indonesia’s Minister of Investment and BKPM, requesting the closure of PT PMA registrations for low-risk and medium-low-risk …

Opening a corporate bank account for a PT PMA in Indonesia requires your company to be fully incorporated first. There is no shortcut. Under BKPM Regulation No. 5 of 2025, …

Registering a PT PMA (Perseroan Terbatas Penanaman Modal Asing) in Indonesia in 2026 involves two distinct cost categories that many foreign investors mix up: government fees and professional service fees. …

Foreign companies entering Indonesia face a critical first decision: set up a Representative Office (KPPA) or establish a PT PMA. It comes down to one question: do you plan to …

For most business sectors, core PT PMA registration takes around 10 to 15 working days when documents are ready and the KBLI classification is correct. The problem is that this …