Your First Step to Business Success in Indonesia
Ready to launch a business in Indonesia? Company registration is the crucial first step in transforming a business plan into a compliant and operational reality. This foundational phase establishes the legal framework for all your future operations and ensures adherence to local regulations.
At JAC Consulting, we understand that company registration isn't a one-size-fits-all process. The requirements can vary depending on the specific business goals and conditions. With over 20 years of hands-on experience helping both foreign and local businesses expand, our dedicated team is expertly positioned to ensure you achieve full compliance from the start.
Get the Right Business Entity Types in Indonesia with JAC Consulting
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Indonesia's dynamic business landscape offers various legal structures, each with distinct requirements tailored to local and foreign ownership. Selecting the right entity type requires careful consideration of specific business objectives, the projected level of foreign investment, and the inherent nature of planned activities.
Limited Liability Company (PT - Perseroan Terbatas)
The PT is the most widely adopted and preferred legal entity for both domestic and international investors. Its classification into distinct types is based fundamentally on ownership.
Domestic Investment Limited Liability Company(PT PMDN - Penanaman Modal Dalam Negeri) | The PT PMDN presents an ideal structure for Indonesian entrepreneurs and smaller to medium-scale domestic operations due to its inherent design and the regulatory environment. It offers a more straightforward and often less capital-intensive path to establishing a formal business compared to foreign investment entities. |
Foreign-Owned Private Limited Company(PT PMA - Penanaman Modal Asing) | PT PMA is specifically designed to facilitate foreign direct investment (FDI) into Indonesia and can be wholly or partially owned by foreign individuals or corporate entities. Foreign ownership restrictions vary significantly by sector, as detailed in Indonesia's Positive Investment List (Daftar Prioritas Investasi). Some sectors permit 100% foreign ownership, while others may necessitate a local joint venture partner. |
Representative Office (KPPA - Kantor Perwakilan Perusahaan Asing)
A Representative Office provides a strategic pathway for foreign companies to establish a non-commercial presence in Indonesia. It allows for market exploration and liaison activities without engaging in direct, revenue-generating operations.
Foreign Construction Services Business Entity Representative Office (BUJKA - Badan Usaha Jasa Konstruksi Asing), designed for foreign construction firms to establish a presence and participate in tenders (often requiring a local joint operation for project execution), as well as general trade and other specialised representative offices.
Other Business Entity Forms (Primarily for Smaller Local Businesses)
Indonesia offers alternative, less complex structures for smaller, locally owned ventures. These include Commanditaire Vennootschap (CV - Limited Partnership), Firma (Fa - General Partnership), and Sole Proprietorship (UD - Usaha Dagang / PT Perorangan).
Ensure full compliance from day one.Consult JAC Consulting for expert Business Registration in Indonesia. |