KP3A
A foreign trading representative office for non-commercial trade facilitation.
Definition
A foreign trading representative office for non-commercial trade facilitation.
Common intended users
A foreign principal company facilitating trade promotion without commercial activity in Indonesia.
When it may not be suitable
Invoicing, selling, or signing commercial contracts in Indonesia.
Ownership overview
Foreign principal company. The standard variant requires an Indonesian chief representative.
Commercial capabilities
Trade promotion and facilitation only. Cannot invoice, sell, or sign commercial contracts.
Capital considerations
No paid-up capital threshold like a PT PMA. Exact current requirements must be verified for your case.
Domicile considerations
A physical office is required.
Virtual-office considerations
Virtual-office suitability depends on the KBLI and location. Some sectors cannot operate from a virtual office. Confirm against current zoning rules.
Visa and foreign-worker considerations
Depending on the chief representative, passport and immigration documents may apply.
Common document categories
- Letter of appointment
- Principal constitutional documents
- Good standing certificate
- Chief representative appointment
- Indonesian chief representative ID documents
- Apostille or legalisation
- Sworn translation
- Office lease
- SKDU
The exact checklist is generated for your case and may include additional items based on nationality, domicile, and sector.
Common preparation mistakes
Submitting documents with name inconsistencies, missing apostilles or sworn translations, expired or near-expiry passports, or incomplete corporate authority. The platform flags these before expert review.
Related entity comparison
Perseroan Perorangan
A solo Indonesian micro or small founder with no foreign ownership.
PT PMDN
A standard domestic limited liability company with 100% Indonesian shareholders.
PT PMA
A foreign-invested commercial limited liability company.
KPPA
A foreign representative office for non-commercial liaison activity.
Frequently asked questions
- Is KP3A right for me?
- It depends on your nationality mix, whether your activity is commercial, the KBLI, capital, domicile, and visa plans. A foreign trading representative office for non-commercial trade facilitation. Run the assessment for a preliminary result, then confirm with an expert.
- Can the requirements change?
- Yes. Capital thresholds, ownership caps, filing deadlines, and document rules change over time. The platform sources values from its versioned rule system and flags anything that must be confirmed. Always verify current requirements with a qualified adviser.
- Does the platform file this for me?
- No. The platform prepares the case and documents and hands them to a local expert for review and filing. Government approvals and timing cannot be guaranteed.