Many entrepreneurs start their Bali journey on a Tourist visa, working from cafes in Canggu or Pererenan. But if you are serious about signing long-term leases or generating local revenue, you need to transition from a guest to a Business Owner.
At DealVise Business Consulting, we specialize in making this transition seamless. Here is your 30-day “Fast-Track” roadmap to launching a legal foreign-owned company (PT PMA) in Indonesia.
Strategy & Structure
Before filing paperwork, you need a solid foundation.
The Business Classification (KBLI): You must choose the right category code for your business (e.g., Real Estate, Consulting, or F&B). Some codes allow 100% foreign ownership; others require a local partner.
Capital Requirements: A PT PMA currently requires a minimum investment plan of IDR 10 billion IDR. While you don’t need to deposit this entire amount upfront, your paid-up capital must be at least IDR 2.5 billion.
The Structural Pillars: Every PT PMA requires a minimum of two shareholders. From these, you must appoint:
- The Director: The person who runs the day-to-day operations.
- The Commissioner: The person who supervises the Director (think of this as your internal “Board of Directors”)
Note: Both can be foreigners
The Legal “Birth” of Your Company
Once the strategy is set, the paperwork moves fast.
Deed of Incorporation (Akta Pendirian): We draft your company’s bylaws with a Public Notary.
SK Kemenkumham: This is the official approval from the Ministry of Law and Human Rights. Once you have this, your company officially exists as a legal entity.
Entering the Digital System (OSS)
Indonesia has modernized. Everything now runs through the OSS (Online Single Submission) system.
- NIB (Business Identification Number): This is your company’s “identity card.” It acts as your import license, registration number, and basic operating permit all in one.
- Zoning Check: At Dealvise, we cross-reference your office or villa location with the KKPR (Spatial Planning) to ensure your business is allowed to operate in that specific zone.
The Investor KITAS (Your Golden Ticket)
The final step is securing your right to stay and work.
- The Rule: You cannot perform “operational work” (labor). You cannot be the one serving coffee in your cafe, selling surfboards in your shop, or doing the day-to-day coding for your tech startup.
- The Permission: You can manage, supervise, and make strategic executive decisions as a Director or Commissioner. You are there to run the business, not to be the business staff.
- The Risk: If Immigration catches an Investor KITAS holder doing a job that a local Indonesian could do (like being a receptionist or a tour guide), you risk immediate deportation.
Why Choose DealVise?
At Dealvise Business Consulting, we don’t just process applications—we build legal fortresses.
Don’t leave your paradise to chance. Let’s build your legacy the right way.
