Indonesian entity types, compared.
Five routes with different ownership, activity, capital, domicile, and visa implications. Choose based on your situation, then confirm with an expert.
| Entity | Best for | Foreign ownership | Commercial | Notary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perseroan Perorangan A solo Indonesian micro or small founder with no foreign ownership. | A single Indonesian citizen founder who qualifies as an UMK and does not need a notarial deed. | Not permitted | Yes | No |
| PT PMDN A standard domestic limited liability company with 100% Indonesian shareholders. | Indonesian founders forming a local limited liability company with two or more shareholders. | Not permitted | Yes | Yes |
| PT PMA A foreign-invested commercial limited liability company. | Foreign founders or companies establishing a commercial, revenue-generating business in an open KBLI. | Permitted | Yes | Yes |
| KPPA A foreign representative office for non-commercial liaison activity. | A foreign company seeking a non-revenue liaison, research, or promotion presence in Indonesia. | Permitted | No | Yes |
| KP3A A foreign trading representative office for non-commercial trade facilitation. | A foreign principal company facilitating trade promotion without commercial activity in Indonesia. | Permitted | No | Yes |
Perseroan Perorangan
A solo Indonesian micro or small founder with no foreign ownership.
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A standard domestic limited liability company with 100% Indonesian shareholders.
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A foreign-invested commercial limited liability company.
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A foreign representative office for non-commercial liaison activity.
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A foreign trading representative office for non-commercial trade facilitation.
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