5-Step of Doing Business in Indonesia

Ministry of Investment/BKPM provides free consultation through various channels.

1. Policy & Regulation Checking

Consult investment opportunities and policies with MoI/ BKPM or Indonesia Investment Promotion Centers (IIPCs).

Check the Indonesian “positive investment list” to identify regulation on foreign.

Ownership, fiscal incentives & partnership.

2. Company Establishment

Establish limited liability (Perseroan Terbatas/ PT) at public notary with minimum 2 shareholders and a minimum paid up capital of IDR10 billion (~US$667,000).

3. Business registration & licensing

Through OSS* (oss.go.id):

  • Get Business Registration Number (NIB), Tax ID Number (NPWP), & Healthcare & Social Security (BPJS).

  • Fulfill basic requirements on spatial utilization, environment, & building depending on biz sectors.

  • Obtain standard certificate or business license depending on activity risk.

4. Investment Incentives & Facilities

Apply for tax incentives and/or import duty facilities for eligible business sectors through OSS system.

5. Project Construction & Operation

Start project construction and operation. Ministry of Investment/BKPM offers end-to-end services to assist investors throughout the process.