PT PMA
A foreign-invested commercial limited liability company.
Definition
A foreign-invested commercial limited liability company.
Common intended users
Foreign founders or companies establishing a commercial, revenue-generating business in an open KBLI.
When it may not be suitable
Liaison-only activity, closed KBLI, or structures that cannot meet capital requirements.
Ownership overview
Any foreign shareholding, minimum two shareholders. KBLI must be open or conditional. Beneficial owners traced to natural persons.
Commercial capabilities
Full commercial activity within the registered KBLI. Ownership caps or MSME-partnership requirements may apply to certain activities.
Capital considerations
Subject to paid-up capital and investment-plan thresholds, commonly described per KBLI, with a capital lock-up period. Exact current figures must be confirmed. Exact current requirements must be verified for your case.
Domicile considerations
Physical or virtual office depending on KBLI; some sectors cannot use a virtual office.
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
An Investor KITAS may be available where shareholding thresholds are met; a Work KITAS requires RPTKA and DKPTKA.
Common document categories
- Passport (foreign individuals)
- Certificate of incorporation (corporate shareholders)
- Articles of association
- Good standing certificate
- Board resolution
- Audited financials
- Power of attorney
- Apostille or legalisation
- Sworn translation
- Beneficial-owner declaration
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
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KP3A
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Frequently asked questions
- Is PT PMA right for me?
- It depends on your nationality mix, whether your activity is commercial, the KBLI, capital, domicile, and visa plans. A foreign-invested commercial limited liability company. 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.