KPPA
A foreign representative office for non-commercial liaison activity.
Definition
A foreign representative office for non-commercial liaison activity.
Common intended users
A foreign company seeking a non-revenue liaison, research, or promotion presence in Indonesia.
When it may not be suitable
Revenue-generating activity, signing commercial contracts, or holding inventory.
Ownership overview
Foreign company parent. A chief representative is appointed. The parent remains liable.
Commercial capabilities
Strictly non-commercial liaison. Cannot invoice, sell, or sign commercial contracts.
Capital considerations
No paid-up capital threshold like a PT PMA, but the parent must support the office. Exact current requirements must be verified for your case.
Domicile considerations
A physical office is required. A virtual office is generally not sufficient.
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
If the chief representative is foreign, manpower and immigration processes may apply.
Common document categories
- Letter of intent or appointment
- Parent articles of association
- Good standing certificate
- Audited financials (last 2 years)
- Chief representative appointment
- Passport if foreign chief representative
- 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.
KP3A
A foreign trading representative office for non-commercial trade facilitation.
Frequently asked questions
- Is KPPA right for me?
- It depends on your nationality mix, whether your activity is commercial, the KBLI, capital, domicile, and visa plans. A foreign representative office for non-commercial liaison activity. 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.