1. Fees vs Your Own Capital
Most confusion about PT PMA costs comes from mixing two kinds of money. Fees pay for registration, permits and support, and do not come back. Capital belongs to the company, which belongs to its shareholders.
| Fees | Paid-up capital | Investment plan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it is | Service and government charges | Money the shareholders pay into the company | What the company plans to invest |
| Amount | From USD 1,400 (registration), plus extras | At least IDR 2.5 billion (≈ USD 140,000) per company | More than IDR 10 billion (≈ USD 555,000) per 5-digit KBLI per location, excluding land and buildings |
| When | During setup, then yearly | After incorporation, once the bank account is open | Over time |
| How it is checked | Invoices and receipts | Proof of payment filed with the Ministry of Law | Quarterly LKPM reports in OSS |
Nothing has to be paid in before the company exists. Once its Indonesian bank account is open, the IDR 2.5 billion is deposited and proof is filed with the Ministry of Law. The money must stay in the company account for at least 12 months and may only be spent on assets, construction or operations: it is the company's working money, not a cost of registration. The investment plan is realised over time and reported through LKPM reports, not deposited upfront. Our PT PMA minimum capital guide explains the rules in detail.
Two more items are your own money, and both matter only for an Investor KITAS:
- A shareholding of at least IDR 10 billion. The applicant must personally hold shares worth at least IDR 10 billion (about USD 555,000) in the PT PMA. A company at the IDR 2.5 billion minimum does not, on its own, qualify its owner.
- Proof of funds of USD 2,000 in a 3-month personal bank statement: a balance you show, not a payment.
2. What IndoDesk's Registration Fee Includes
IndoDesk's PT PMA registration service starts from USD 1,400 and takes 7–8 working days once your documents are ready (full steps in our PT PMA registration guide). It includes the government fees for each step:
- Deed of establishment, signed before an Indonesian notary, setting out shareholders, management and share capital.
- SK AHU (Ministry of Law approval), which makes the PT PMA a legal entity.
- NIB through OSS, the master business identification number and licence.
- NPWP, the company's 16-digit tax number in the Coretax system.
Not included: a registered address (virtual office), any KITAS, document costs in your home country, compliance work after registration, and the capital itself. If your activity needs more than the NIB under OSS risk-based licensing, that is confirmed in your quote after we check your KBLI 2025 codes.
3. One-Time Setup Costs
IDR amounts are official government fees. Conversions use about IDR 18,000 per USD.
| Item | Cost | Who needs it |
|---|---|---|
| PT PMA registration (IndoDesk, government fees included) | From USD 1,400 | Everyone |
| Virtual office in Jakarta or Bali, first year | From USD 150 | Anyone without an Indonesian address |
| Apostille in Pakistan | Approx. PKR 5,000–15,000 per document | Pakistani shareholders and directors |
| Apostille in India (MEA) | Approx. INR 50–300 per document | Indian shareholders and directors |
| Consular legalisation of UAE documents | Varies | UAE documents (UAE is not an Apostille member) |
| Courier of originals to Indonesia | Approx. USD 30–50 | Where originals are needed |
| Investor KITAS (E28A) | From USD 1,200; official fee IDR 7,000,000 (1 year) or IDR 9,500,000 (2 years) | Resident founders with shares worth IDR 10 billion or more |
| Family KITAS (spouse E31B, child E31E) | USD 800 per person | Spouse and unmarried children under 18 |
| C2 business visit visa | From USD 120; official fee IDR 2,000,000 | Visiting founders; Pakistani passport holders need an e-Visa before travel |
| Visa on Arrival (30 days) | Official fee IDR 500,000 | Indian and UAE passport holders |
Apostille, legalisation and courier costs are paid to third parties at home, not to IndoDesk. For every visa or KITAS, IndoDesk confirms one all-in quote after checking your documents.
4. Yearly Running Costs
Once the company exists, it has filings to make whether or not it is trading.
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Virtual office renewal | From USD 150 per year | Keeps your registered address |
| Tax & compliance retainer (optional) | From USD 300 per month | LKPM, tax returns and other filings; or your own accountant |
| Investor KITAS extension | USD 300 | 1-year permits; in-person immigration visit |
| Corporate income tax | 22% of taxable profit | Partial rate cut if turnover is up to IDR 50 billion |
| Statutory audit | Only if assets or turnover reach IDR 50 billion | Not required below that |
| Staff, office rent, bank charges | Varies | See section 7 |
The filings are not optional. LKPM investment reports go through OSS every quarter, due 15 April, 15 July, 15 October and 15 January, from NIB issuance, even before the company operates; missed reports lead to warnings, then suspension with an administrative fine, and finally revocation of the business licence (see our LKPM report guide). The annual GMS approves the annual report within 6 months of year-end, and the report is filed with the Ministry of Law. The annual corporate tax return is due 30 April through Coretax.
Two budgeting tips: the 0.5% final MSME tax is closed to newly registered PT PMAs (Government Regulation 20/2026), so plan on the standard corporate rate. And a 2-year Investor KITAS (official fee IDR 9,500,000) avoids the year-one extension and its in-person visit; we recommend a passport valid for 30+ months.
5. Three Example First-Year Budgets
These use IndoDesk's starting prices and a 1-year Investor KITAS, so treat the totals as a floor, not a quote. Your exact figure depends on your documents, activity and nationality.
| A. Solo founder, no KITAS | B. Founder with Investor KITAS | C. Founder, spouse and 2 children | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PT PMA registration | From USD 1,400 | From USD 1,400 | From USD 1,400 |
| Virtual office, year 1 | From USD 150 | From USD 150 | From USD 150 |
| Investor KITAS | — | From USD 1,200 | From USD 1,200 |
| Family KITAS | — | — | USD 2,400 (3 × USD 800) |
| Setup fees | From USD 1,550 | From USD 2,750 before bundle saving | From USD 5,150 before bundle saving |
| Compliance retainer, 12 months | From USD 3,600 | From USD 3,600 | From USD 3,600 |
| IndoDesk fees, year 1 | From USD 5,150 | From USD 6,350 | From USD 8,750 |
| Visas and official fees | C2 from USD 120 per trip, or Visa on Arrival if eligible | IDR 7,000,000 KITAS fee, in your all-in quote | As B, plus family permits |
| Your own capital (not a fee) | At least IDR 2.5 billion paid up | Personal shares worth IDR 10 billion or more | As B |
- "Solo" means one working founder. A PT PMA needs at least two shareholders (individuals or companies), one director and one commissioner; the second shareholder can be a company you own. Third-party document costs from section 3 come on top.
- Founder A runs the company from abroad and visits on a C2 (meetings and market research only, no paid work) or a Visa on Arrival if eligible. Banks normally want a director in person and many ask for a KITAS first, so check the bank route early.
- Founders B and C need no separate visit visa: the KITAS e-Visa is used to enter.
- The compliance retainer is optional; without it, budget for your own accountant.
6. How the PT PMA + KITAS Bundle Saving Works
Book company registration and the Investor KITAS together and IndoDesk's combined fee is at least 20% lower than booking them separately. The PT PMA sponsors your KITAS, so one team runs both files: once the company is registered, it files your e-Visa online. After approval, your electronic ITAS and re-entry permit are issued at the border on arrival, so one trip is enough.
The saving applies to IndoDesk's service fees, not to the capital rules or third-party costs at home. The exact bundle price is quoted on request after a document check; ask for family permits to be included. Decide on the KITAS before the deed is signed: the IDR 10 billion shareholding has to be built into the share capital, and changing it later means a paid deed amendment.
7. Costs That Vary: What to Plan For
These costs are real but depend on your situation. Where IndoDesk is involved, they are quoted after a document check.
- Documents at home. The number to apostille depends on your shareholders and directors. Pakistan and India are Apostille members, so no embassy legalisation is needed; UAE documents need consular legalisation. Some documents also need sworn translation into Bahasa Indonesia. A rejected document is paid for twice, so IndoDesk reviews everything before submission.
- Bank account. A director or authorised signatory normally attends in person, and many banks want the director's KITAS first. Budget for the trip and your bank's charges.
- Office space. If your activity needs real premises, rent depends on the city and the space.
- Staff. Salaries and mandatory social security contributions depend on who you hire. Foreign staff, and founders below the Investor KITAS shareholding, usually need a work KITAS (E23) with an RPTKA, quoted separately.
- Extra licences. Some higher-risk activities need more than the NIB; we check this against your KBLI codes before you sign.
- Travel. Flights and hotels for setup trips. Since 29 May 2025, every KITAS extension requires an in-person immigration visit.
8. Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a PT PMA in Indonesia in 2026?
With IndoDesk, registration costs from USD 1,400, including the government fees for the deed, SK AHU, NIB and NPWP. With a virtual office from USD 150 a year, you can start from about USD 1,550. The paid-up capital is separate and stays the company's money.
Is the IDR 2.5 billion capital a fee?
No. It goes into the company's own Indonesian bank account, must stay in the company for at least 12 months, and may only be spent on assets, construction or operations. It is not paid to the government or to IndoDesk.
Do I need to pay the capital before registration?
No. It is deposited once the company's bank account is open, and proof is filed with the Ministry of Law. The IDR 10 billion investment plan is realised over time and reported through LKPM.
How much does a PT PMA with an Investor KITAS cost?
IndoDesk fees start from USD 1,400 for the company and from USD 1,200 for the KITAS, and the bundle saves 20% or more. The official KITAS fee is IDR 7,000,000 (1 year) or IDR 9,500,000 (2 years). You must personally hold shares worth at least IDR 10 billion.
What does it cost to bring my family?
USD 800 per person: E31B for a spouse, E31E for each unmarried child under 18. Family permits cannot outlast your own KITAS, and family members cannot work on them.
What are the yearly costs after setup?
Virtual office renewal from USD 150 a year, compliance support from USD 300 a month (or your own accountant), a USD 300 KITAS extension for a 1-year permit, and 22% corporate income tax on taxable profit, plus staff and office costs.
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