Foreign Investment Guide in Indonesia


To be able to invest their money in Indonesia, first of all, investors should register themselves and establish a legal entity that will run the investment activities. There are 2 type of investment
1) Domestic Investment
2) Foreign Investment
Although there is no difference in providing facilities to Domestic Investment (PMDN-Penanaman Modal Dalam Negeri) and Foreign Investment (PMA-Penanaman Modal Asing), the registration procedures for Domestic Investment are different from those for Foreign Investment.
Step 1. Establishing a Business and Conducting Registration (Foreign Investment)

A. Foreign Investment Registration

1. Foreign Investment (PMA)

Foreign Capital Enterprise wishes to invest in Indonesia must be of a legal entity and operates as a limited liability company (PT) organized under the Indonesian Law. Foreign Investors are required to apply and register at the Capital Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) or at the Free Trade Zone and Free Port Administration Board (Badan Pengusahaan Kawasan Perdagangan Bebas dan Pelabuhan Bebas) in either Batam, Bintan, Karimun or Sabang. The application may be submitted before or after the limited liability company license is obtained.

                               Investment Registration
Relevant Regulation
Procedure
Registration is conducted at the Capital Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) or the Free Trade Zone and Free Port Administration Board, commensurate with its applicable regulation and authority. Walk in registration may also performed by showing the required documents.
• Law No. 25 - 2007
• Presidential Decree No. 36- 2010
• Presidential Decree No. 27-2009
• Head of BKPM Decree No. 12-2009
Requirement
1.     Foreign investor is required to have a letter of recommendation officially issued by country of origin or its Embassy in Indonesia:
2.     Individual Foreign citizen must present a copy of valid passport;
3.     Foreign enterprise is required to provide a copy of enterprise's articles of association in English or Bahasa Indonesia translated version by sworn translators, when applicant is of foreign origin.
4.     Individual Indonesian citizen must show a copy of valid Indonesian Resident's ID Card (KTP);
5.     Foreign investors are required to provide a copy of enterprise's memorandum of association and its amendments approved by the Ministry of Law and Human Rights must be shown when a foreign applicant operates a limited liability company based on the Law of Republic of Indonesia;
6.     Indonesian individuals or enterprise operates a limited liability company based on the Law of Indonesia must possess a valid Indonesian taxpayer's ID number (NPWP);
7.     Application forms must be filled up correctly, stamped and signed by applicants (if the enterprise has not been registered) or by member of the board of directors (if the company has been registered). Legally stamped application signed by board of director and an authorization letter/power of attorney in case the enterprise is unable to apply directly. Requirement of power of attorney is set up in Article 63 of the regulation.
Time
One day
Fee

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