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Free Legal Guide for Foreign Investors in Indonesia

Download our free legal guide covering Indonesian company law, foreign ownership rules, visa basics, and the most common legal mistakes made by foreign investors in Indonesia.

What's Inside the Guide

How to Start & Protect Your Business in Indonesia

This free legal guide was written by our licensed Indonesian lawyer specifically for foreign investors, entrepreneurs, and expatriates who are considering or already doing business in Indonesia.

Whether you are setting up a PT PMA, applying for an Investor KITAS, or reviewing your existing business structure — this guide provides a practical legal foundation to help you make informed decisions.

Foreign Ownership Rules PT PMA Structure Nominee Shareholder Risks Director Removal Risks Visa & KITAS Basics Investment Compliance Contract Protection Common Legal Mistakes

Guide Chapters

01
Can Foreigners Own a Business in Indonesia?

Overview of foreign ownership rules, the Positive Investment List, and what sectors are open to 100% foreign investment.

02
Understanding PT PMA – The Foreign Investment Company

What a PT PMA is, how it works, minimum investment requirements, and the basic ownership and governance structure.

03
The Nominee Shareholder Trap

Why using an Indonesian nominee shareholder is illegal, how it puts your company at risk, and what to do instead.

04
Director & Shareholder Rights Protection

How foreign investors can be removed from their own company and what legal documents are needed to prevent this.

05
Visa & KITAS Basics for Foreign Investors

Overview of KITAS, KITAP, and Investor KITAS — what you need to legally reside and operate in Indonesia as a business owner.

06
10 Common Legal Mistakes by Foreign Investors

The most frequently occurring legal errors that result in business loss, visa problems, or compliance penalties for foreigners in Indonesia.

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    Who Is This Guide For?

    This guide is written for foreign nationals who are considering or currently involved in business and investment in Indonesia.

    Foreign Entrepreneurs

    Considering setting up a PT PMA or already operating a foreign-owned business in Indonesia and want to understand your legal rights and risks.

    Foreign Investors

    Investing capital into an Indonesian business or PT PMA and want to ensure your investment is legally protected against common risks.

    Expatriates

    Living or working in Indonesia and wanting to understand your residency rights, visa requirements, and legal status as a foreign national.

    International Business Owners

    Operating an international business and considering Indonesia as a market — wanting to understand the legal framework before committing to investment.

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    Written by a Licensed Lawyer

    The guide is written by our PERADI-registered Indonesian advocate — not a visa agent or consultant.

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    Written in English

    The guide is written in clear, plain English for international clients — no legal jargon.

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