ARTICLE · 12 MARCH 2024

General Overview Conducting Business In Indonesia

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A PMA Company is a Limited Liability Company that is established by foreign investors (may also involve Indonesian investors).

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Foreign Company Entities Permitted in Indonesia

The common business forms established by foreign investors in Indonesia are as follows:

1. Foreign Direct Investment Company (PMA)

A PMA Company is a Limited Liability Company that is established by foreign investors (may also involve Indonesian investors). The joint venture partners may be legal entities (corporations) or individual persons.

2. Representative Office (RO)

Foreign company is allowed to open a RO in Indonesia to investigate or supervise the foreign company or group's investment activities in Indonesia. It is not permitted to manage any company in Indonesia or to generate income from Indonesia.

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