Company Registration Fee in Indonesia

The total cost can include government charges, notary and professional fees, paid-up capital, and additional expenses linked to your business activity, location, and licensing requirements.

For foreign investors, understanding the difference between these costs is especially important when establishing a PT PMA. This guide explains what you may need to budget for in 2026 and which costs are actual expenses versus capital invested into your company.

How Much Does It Cost to Register a Company in Indonesia?

There is no single registration cost that applies to every company in Indonesia. The amount depends on the type of entity, ownership structure, business activity, location, and whether additional licences or approvals are required.

The easiest way to understand the cost is to separate it into three categories:

1. Registration costs, including government charges, notary fees, and professional services.
2. Capital requirements, which represent money invested into the company rather than a registration fee.
3. Additional setup costs, such as office space, licensing, accounting, tax compliance, and immigration support where applicable.

A local PT with a straightforward business activity may have a simpler cost structure, while a PT PMA can involve additional requirements relating to foreign ownership, capital, documentation, and licensing.

What Is Included in the Company Registration Fee?

The company registration fee is only one part of the total cost of setting up a business in Indonesia.

Depending on your company structure and requirements, you may also need to budget for government charges, notary or professional services, documentation, and other incorporation-related expenses.

Government and Registration Fees

Company establishment involves certain government charges, including Non-Tax State Revenue (PNBP) payable through the relevant government systems. The applicable tariff can depend on the company's authorised capital and the registration services involved.

Under the current fee framework, AHU registration fees for a capital company are tiered according to the authorised capital stated in the deed:

1. Authorised capital up to IDR 25 million: IDR 300,000
2. Authorised capital above IDR 25 million up to IDR 1 billion: IDR 600,000
3. Authorised capital above IDR 1 billion up to IDR 5 billion: IDR 1.5 million
4. Authorised capital above IDR 5 billion: IDR 5 million

For a PT PMA, the authorised capital structure may place the company in the highest tariff band. Other parts of the setup process, such as obtaining an NIB through OSS, generally do not involve a separate government registration fee.

Small administrative costs may still arise for documents, publication, stamp duty, or other formalities, depending on the transaction.

Notary and Professional Service Fees

A PT is established through a licensed notary, who prepares the Deed of Establishment and Articles of Association and submits the required documents for legal entity approval. The notary fee depends on the complexity of the company, location, documents involved, and services included.

For foreign investors, professional support may also cover OSS registration, NIB processing, NPWP registration, and other incorporation requirements.

A straightforward company with a simple shareholder structure will generally require less work than a PT PMA involving multiple shareholders, foreign documents, or additional sectoral licensing.

The scope of professional services should therefore be checked before comparing quoted registration fees between providers.

Translation and Legalisation Costs

Foreign shareholders and directors may need to provide documents such as passports, corporate documents, powers of attorney, or other supporting records.

Depending on the document and its country of origin, translation, notarisation, legalisation, or apostille requirements may apply.

These costs are usually charged according to the number and type of documents involved. A company with several foreign shareholders may therefore incur higher documentation costs than a company with a simpler ownership structure.

How Much Does It Cost to Register a PT PMA in Indonesia?

For foreign investors, the total cost of establishing a PT PMA should be considered in three separate parts:

1. Registration costs, including government charges, notary fees, and professional services.
2. Minimum paid-up capital, which is deposited into the company's own bank account rather than paid to the government.
3. Post-incorporation costs, including office arrangements, licensing, tax and accounting, and immigration requirements where applicable.

Under the current rules, the minimum paid-up capital for a PT PMA is IDR 2.5 billion. CPT Corporate also explains the distinction between the current PT PMA paid-up capital requirement and the separate investment value requirement that can still exceed IDR 10 billion depending on the business activity.

This distinction is important because the IDR 10 billion figure that appeared in many older PT PMA guides generally should not be treated as the current universal paid-up capital requirement.

The regulatory change reduced the minimum paid-up capital while maintaining separate investment requirements for applicable business activities.

Is Paid-Up Capital Part of the Company Registration Fee?

No. Paid-up capital is not a registration fee.

A registration fee is an expense associated with establishing the company, such as government charges, notary services, and professional support. Paid-up capital, by contrast, is money contributed by the shareholders to the company and remains part of the company's funds.

For a PT PMA, it is useful to distinguish three concepts:

1. Authorised capital, which represents the capital the company is authorised to issue.
2. Subscribed capital, which represents the portion of authorised capital taken up by shareholders.
3. Paid-up capital, which represents the portion actually paid into the company.

Under the current PT PMA framework, the minimum paid-up capital is IDR 2.5 billion. The company may use its funds for legitimate business purposes rather than treating the capital as a government payment.

However, paid-up capital should not be confused with the investment value associated with the company's business activity. The investment requirement can depend on the applicable KBLI and other regulatory conditions.

What Additional Costs Should Foreign Investors Budget For?

Registration is only the first part of the budget. Once the company is established, investors may need to account for several additional costs depending on how the business will operate.

1. Registered or Virtual Office Costs

A company needs an appropriate registered business address that complies with the applicable requirements. Some businesses use virtual offices, while others require or prefer a physical premises because of their activities, location, or licensing requirements.

The appropriate solution depends on the company's business activity and local requirements. Investors should therefore confirm the address requirements before choosing an office arrangement rather than assuming that every PT PMA can use a virtual office.

2. Business Licensing and Sector-Specific Costs

Company registration does not automatically provide every licence required to operate a business. Under Indonesia's risk-based licensing system, the requirements depend on the business activity and its risk classification.

The selected KBLI is therefore an important cost consideration because it can affect the applicable risk level, licensing requirements, foreign ownership conditions, and other regulatory obligations.

Indonesia now uses KBLI 2025 in the OSS system, so investors establishing a company in 2026 should make sure their business activities are classified under the current system.

Some businesses may require additional approvals or supporting licences, which can increase both the setup cost and the time required before operations begin.

3. Tax, Banking, and Accounting Costs

Companies should also budget for ongoing tax, accounting, and compliance obligations after incorporation. Depending on the business, this may include bookkeeping, tax reporting, VAT registration, payroll administration, and other recurring services.

Opening a corporate bank account is generally separate from the government registration fee. Banks may, however, impose their own account requirements, documentation requirements, or minimum balance conditions.

4. Immigration and Work Permit Costs

If foreign directors or employees will work and reside in Indonesia, immigration costs should be budgeted separately from company registration. Depending on the person's role and circumstances, this may include work-related approvals and a KITAS.

These costs are generally calculated per foreign employee or director, so they will depend on the company's staffing plan rather than the cost of incorporating the company itself.

What Factors Affect the Cost of Company Registration in Indonesia?

The total cost of registering a company in Indonesia depends on several factors beyond the basic registration fee. Your business activity, ownership structure, location, and licensing requirements can all affect the overall amount you need to prepare.

1. Business Activity and KBLI

The company's business activity is one of the most important factors affecting the total cost. The applicable KBLI helps determine the activities the company may conduct and can affect licensing, risk classification, investment requirements, and foreign ownership conditions.

A simple service business may therefore have a very different setup cost from a business operating in a highly regulated sector.

2. Company Location

The location of the company can affect office costs, local requirements, and the practical steps needed to obtain certain licences. This is particularly relevant where a business needs a specific type of premises to support its activities.

Investors should therefore consider the location alongside the business activity rather than treating the registered address as a separate administrative decision.

3. Ownership and Company Structure

A local PT and a PT PMA do not have the same cost profile. A PT PMA involves additional considerations relating to foreign shareholders, capital, foreign ownership restrictions, and supporting documentation.

The number of shareholders and the complexity of the proposed structure can also affect professional fees. Investors should establish the ownership structure before requesting a final quotation because changing the structure later can require additional corporate work.

4. Additional Licensing Requirements

Regulated sectors can require additional approvals beyond the basic company registration process. Finance, healthcare, mining, food and beverage, logistics, and other regulated activities may therefore involve a different cost and timeline from a straightforward service business.

This is why a company registration quotation based only on the entity type may not reflect the actual amount required to become operational.

How Long Does Company Registration in Indonesia Take?

A straightforward company registration can be completed relatively quickly when the required documents are complete and the business activity does not require additional approvals.

The actual timeline depends on the company structure, document readiness, government processing, banking arrangements, and licensing requirements.

The process generally involves:

1. Choosing the company structure and business activities.
2. Checking the company name and preparing the Deed of Establishment.
3. Obtaining legal entity approval.
4. Registering the company through the applicable OSS process and obtaining the NIB.
5. Completing tax registration and related administrative requirements.
6. Opening a corporate bank account and arranging the required capital deposit.
7. Completing additional licences or immigration requirements where applicable.

Medium- and high-risk activities or businesses requiring additional approvals can take longer than a straightforward incorporation.

What Should You Ask Before Accepting a Company Registration Quote?

A low headline price does not necessarily mean lower overall costs. Before choosing a provider, investors should check exactly what the quotation includes and which items will be charged separately.

At a minimum, ask whether the quoted amount covers:

• Government and registration fees
• Notary services
• Deed of Establishment and legal entity registration
• NIB and OSS registration
• NPWP registration
• Translation and legalisation of foreign documents
• Sector-specific licensing
• Registered office arrangements
• Corporate bank account assistance
• Post-incorporation compliance

This makes it easier to compare quotations based on the actual scope of work rather than the advertised registration price alone.

Need a Clear Estimate for Your Company Setup?

The real cost of establishing a company in Indonesia depends on what you plan to do, who will own it, where it will operate, and which licences it needs.

A generic registration price can therefore leave out costs that only become apparent after the business structure and KBLI have been determined.

CPT Corporate can help you assess these requirements before you commit to a company structure or registration package.

If you are planning a PT PMA or local company and want to understand what you will actually need to budget for, company registration in Indonesia can be discussed directly with the CPT Corporate team.

Contact CPT Corporate for a personalised consultation and an itemised estimate based on your business activity, ownership structure, and setup requirements!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there one fixed company registration fee in Indonesia?

No. The total cost depends on the company type, ownership structure, business activity, location, professional services required, and additional licensing.

Is paid-up capital included in the company registration fee?

No. Paid-up capital is money invested into the company and is separate from government fees and professional service costs.

How much paid-up capital does a PT PMA need in 2026?

The current minimum paid-up capital for a PT PMA is IDR 2.5 billion, subject to the applicable rules and any sector-specific requirements. This should not be confused with the separate investment value requirement that may apply to the company's business activity.

Does the KBLI affect company registration costs?

Yes. The selected KBLI can affect the company's licensing requirements, risk classification, foreign ownership conditions, and applicable investment requirements. Companies established in 2026 should also use the current KBLI 2025 classification in the OSS system.

Is company registration more expensive for foreign investors?

It can be. A PT PMA may involve additional costs related to foreign documentation, capital requirements, ownership analysis, licensing, and immigration. The actual difference depends on the business and the scope of services required.

How much does it cost to register a PT PMA in Indonesia in 2026?

There is no single figure that accurately applies to every PT PMA. The final amount depends on the business activity, shareholder structure, location, licensing requirements, and professional services required.