Foreign investors seeking to expand their business activities in Asian countries can choose Indonesia because this country’s economy is now thriving. The legislation allows for the establishment of limited liability companies, which are preferred by entrepreneurs all over the world, therefore setting up a company in Indonesia is simpler than in other Asian jurisdictions.
Our company registration consultants in Indonesia can offer more information on the types of structures available for incorporation in this country.
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Before setting up a business in Indonesia, the shareholding structure of the company must be established. The local legislation provides for:
– local companies which can be registered by Indonesian citizens;
– foreign-owned companies.
The company registration requirements depend on the owners of the Indonesian company. The minimum share capital related to starting a company in Indonesia depends on the size of the company. A minimum investment of USD 7000.000 is mandatory for a PT PMA, irrespective of the business activity the company will engage in. In the case of foreign-owned companies, the minimum amount of money required is higher and it is common for at least 25% of the amount to be deposited as an initial share capital.
Opening a company in Indonesia also implies having a minimum number of 2 shareholders, at least one resident director and a commissioner. The commissioner may be a foreign citizen no matter the type of company registered.
Our company formation agents can offer more information on the additional requirements related to create a company in Indonesia.
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The first step for registering a company in Indonesia is to obtain the incorporation documents and the company name with the Ministry of Law and Human Rights. Following that, the statutory documents must be notarized.
The next steps related to the Indonesia company incorporation process imply:
– paying the registration fee and obtaining the receipt which must be filed with the Trade Register;
– filing the notarized documents with the Ministry of Law and Human Rights for approval; our lawyers in Indonesia can help you during this process;
– applying for the business license with the relevant ministry or authority;
– registering for employment purposes with the Ministry of Manpower in Indonesia;
– registering for social security and purposes and obtaining the tax and VAT numbers.
The following timeframe must be considered when incorporating a company in Indonesia as a foreigner:
| Procedure | Time |
| Company name reservation | 1 day |
| Approval of the incorporation documents | 10 days |
| Drafting of the Articles of Association | 2 days |
| Obtaining approval from the Ministry of Law | 1 day |
| Obtaining a registered address | 1 day |
| Tax and VAT registration | 5 days |
| Obtaining the business license | 5 days |
| Obtaining a permanent license | 10 days |
If you want to open a company in Southeast Asia and have not decided on a country yet, here is why you should choose Indonesia:
1. Indonesia has made significant progress in easing the company registration procedure;
2. foreign citizens and investors are now allowed to buy land plots in Indonesia;
3. Indonesia has one of the fastest growing middle classes at a global level which indicates a good state of the economy;
4. Indonesia is the largest economy in the region with a GDP that grows annually.
For assistance in registering a company in Indonesia, please feel free to contact our local advisors.
