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BKPM, formally known as the Badan Koordinasi Penanaman Modal, is Indonesia’s Investment Coordinating Board and the central government body overseeing all foreign direct investment (FDI) in the country. Since 2021, …
What is BKPM Indonesia: It’s Role for Foreign Direct Investment Read More
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 …
PT PMA in Batam: Free Trade Zone Benefits and the Registration Process Read More
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 …
PT PMA in Bali: Complete Setup Guide for Foreign Investors and Digital Nomads (2026) Read More
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 …
How to Start a Business in Indonesia as a Foreigner: A Complete 2026 Guide Read More
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 …
Bali Closes PT PMA Low-Risk KBLI and Virtual Offices: Your Legal Path Forward in 2026 Read More
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, …
Opening a Corporate Bank Account in Indonesia as a PT PMA: Step-by-Step 2026 Read More
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. …
PT PMA Registration Cost in Indonesia 2026: Government Fees and Consultant Fees Read More
Dubai has genuinely opened up for foreign business owners over the past few years. The UAE amended its Commercial Companies Law in 2021, and the D33 Economic Agenda launched in …
Business Opportunities in Dubai: Promising Sectors for Foreign Investors Read More
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 …
Representative Office vs. PT PMA in Indonesia: Key Differences for Foreign Investors Read More
Dubai’s free zones give foreign entrepreneurs full company ownership with no local sponsor required, 100% profit repatriation, and access to one of the most active trade corridors in the world. …
How to Start a Business in a Dubai Free Zone: A Complete Guide Read More