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What is BKPM Regulation 5/2025 and the new IDR 2.5 billion PT PMA capital rule?
The minimum paid-up capital fell 75% to IDR 2.5 billion — but the 12-month lock-up is the part that catches people out.
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Indonesia for foreign investors — news & FAQ
The 2026 regulatory changes foreigners ask about, answered by our consultants · newest first
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Indonesia's halal deadline is 17 October 2026 — which imported products are affected?
Imported processed food, beverages, ingredients and cosmetics must carry recognised halal certification from 17 October 2026 — or risk being stopped at customs.
1 replies - Q&A 25 June 2026
Does a foreign-owned company (PT PMA) have to file an annual report in Indonesia?
Yes — a PT PMA is a PT, so the new Permenkum 49/2025 annual-report rule catches it. Here's what you file, when, and what a block costs you.
0 replies - Q&A 23 June 2026
I missed the 18 June 2026 KBLI migration deadline and my OSS account is blocked — what now?
A failed KBLI 2025 migration can block OSS, suspend your NIB and stall KITAS renewals — here's how recovery actually works.
1 replies - Q&A 20 June 2026
The 12-month capital lock-up: can I actually use my PT PMA's IDR 2.5 billion?
The lock-up restricts withdrawing the capital, not spending it on real operations — but the difference is what keeps your NIB from being frozen.
1 replies - Guide 19 June 2026
How to open a foreign-owned company in Indonesia (the structural guide)
Before you talk to anyone, understand the structure: the PT PMA, the KBLI that governs ownership, and the path from notary deed to NIB.
0 replies - Guide 18 June 2026
Indonesia company registration guide for foreigners (2026)
What actually changed for 2026 — the IDR 2.5B capital, the lock-up, KBLI 2025 and the June migration deadline — in one current guide.
0 replies - Guide 17 June 2026
How to register an import company in Indonesia
Import rights (API) and customs access are now built into the NIB — but the KBLI and product approvals decide whether you can actually bring goods in.
0 replies - Guide 16 June 2026
How to buy property in Indonesia through a company
A PT PMA can hold Hak Guna Bangunan (right to build) — the structure serious property investors use to hold and develop legally.
0 replies - Guide 15 June 2026
Steps to move a business to Indonesia
Relocating isn't just incorporation — it's the entity, the office, the visas and the compliance, sequenced so your team can actually operate.
0 replies - Q&A 14 June 2026
Can a foreigner buy land in Bali legally?
Freehold is off-limits to foreigners — but Hak Pakai, leasehold and the PT PMA / HGB route are legal. The nominee 'solution' is the dangerous one.
1 replies - Q&A 13 June 2026
How do I get an investor visa for Indonesia?
The investor visa (Investor KITAS) is built on owning shares in a PT PMA — so the company usually comes first. Here's the sequence.
1 replies - Q&A 12 June 2026
Can I open a business in Bali without a KITAS?
Yes — you can be a shareholder and incorporate from abroad without a KITAS. You just can't legally work in the company until you have one.
1 replies - Q&A 11 June 2026
Do foreigners pay tax on business in Indonesia?
Yes — a PT PMA is taxed as an Indonesian resident company: corporate income tax, VAT, withholding and regular filings. Structure decides how much.
1 replies - Q&A 10 June 2026
How much money do you need to start a business in Indonesia?
Two numbers: IDR 2.5B paid-up capital (real cash, locked 12 months) and an over-IDR-10B investment plan (a commitment over time). Don't confuse them.
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