Indonesia’s Rules and Penalties for Dormant Companies
Dormant companies in Indonesia are more common than most business owners expect—especially among PT and PT PMA entities that stop operations temporarily due to funding limitations, restructuring decisions, or paused expansion plans. But many owners misunderstand what “dormant” actually means...
Annual Compliance Requirements for PT PMA Companies in Indonesia
Operating a PT PMA company in Indonesia involves more than securing investment licenses and running daily operations. Every foreign-owned company is required to comply with a structured set of annual, quarterly, and monthly regulatory obligations, established under the latest Indonesian...
Stricter Transparency Rules Are Reshaping Corporate Compliance in Indonesia
Corporate compliance in Indonesia is undergoing a quiet but significant transformation. While past regulations often focused on procedural filings and formal documentation, recent developments signal a deeper shift toward transparency, accountability, and enforceability. For businesses operating in Indonesia, especially those...
New Company Registration Requirements in Indonesia Under Permenkum 49 of 2025
Indonesia has entered a new phase in corporate regulation with the issuance of Permenkum 49 of 2025, a regulation that fundamentally reshapes how companies are established, amended, and administered. While Indonesia has long pursued digitalization through the Online Single Submission...
Rejected LKPM? These Are the Issues OSS RBA Is Flagging
Indonesia’s online licensing ecosystem has evolved rapidly since the introduction of the OSS RBA (Online Single Submission – Risk Based Approach). While the system promises faster processing and streamlined investment compliance, many businesses still run into a common and costly...
Is Indonesia Still Competitive for Startups in 2025? The Truth About Registration Friction and New Incentives
Indonesia has long been viewed as Southeast Asia’s next big startup hub — a country with a young digital population, a rapidly growing middle class, and government support for innovation. But as 2025 unfolds, global investors and founders alike are...
What Every Foreign Founder Should Know About Mining, E-Commerce, Health, and Fintech Approvals in Indonesia
Foreign founders eyeing Indonesia as a base for business have much to look forward to—a growing digital economy, strategic location, and a young consumer base. But each opportunity comes with its own regulatory maze. If you’re looking to launch in...
BKPM Regulation No.5 of 2025: Simplifying Indonesia’s Business Licensing for a New Era of Investment
A New Chapter for Business Licensing in Indonesia Indonesia has taken another big step toward simplifying investment and business licensing with the issuance of BKPM Regulation No. 5 of 2025. Released by the Ministry of Investment (BKPM) on 1 October...
Simplifying Franchise Business Registration in Indonesia
Indonesia, with its massive consumer base and rising middle class, has become a lucrative market for franchise businesses. Whether you’re a local entrepreneur or a foreign investor, the country’s franchise sector offers a wide array of opportunities across food and...
Trends in Indonesia’s Business Incorporation 2025
Introduction As Southeast Asia’s largest economy, Indonesia continues to evolve as a dynamic hub for global investment. In 2025, a range of legal, technological, and regulatory shifts are reshaping the landscape of Business Incorporation. For local entrepreneurs and foreign investors...
