Set up your PMA (Foreign Direct Investment) company in Batam, a strategic location just 40 minutes by ferry from downtown Singapore. Batam is a designated Free Trade Zone (FTZ): goods imported into the zone for business use are exempt from import duty, VAT (PPN), and luxury goods sales tax, making it an attractive destination for foreign investors — particularly in manufacturing, logistics, and export-oriented business.
Our expert team ensures that your company is set up in full compliance with Indonesian regulations, allowing you to focus on growing your business. 100% foreign ownership is now possible in many fields of business.
A PMA company is an Indonesian legal entity with any percentage of foreign ownership. PMA companies are registered through Indonesia’s Online Single Submission (OSS) system, overseen by the Ministry of Investment and Downstream Industry (BKPM), with licensing requirements determined by the risk classification of your chosen business activities. In the Batam FTZ, business licensing is coordinated with BP Batam (the Batam zone authority). While the list of business fields open to full or partial foreign ownership may change over time, most sectors of interest to foreign investors remain accessible.
Setting up outside Batam? See our Indonesian PMA Company page for all other regions, or Bali PMA Company for Bali.
Capital Requirements
- Minimum investment plan: more than Rp 10 billion per 5-digit business classification (KBLI) per project location, excluding land and buildings. This is a commitment realized over time — it does not need to be deposited up front.
- Minimum paid-up capital: Rp 2.5 billion per company — reduced from Rp 10 billion under Ministry of Investment and Downstream Industry Regulation 5/2025 — which must remain in the company’s bank account for at least 12 months after deposit.
We will advise you on exactly how these requirements apply to your planned business activities.
Our Batam PMA Company Establishment Package Includes:
- Company Incorporation: We draft and file your Articles of Incorporation and Deed of Establishment, ensuring compliance with Indonesian corporate law.
- Business Licensing via OSS: We secure your Business Identification Number (NIB), Tax Number (NPWP), and all risk-based licenses or standard certificates required for your business classifications — including BP Batam licensing where applicable — and handle all document submissions and follow-ups.
- English Translations: We provide English translations of all essential company documents for your convenience.
- Bank Account Assistance: We help you open corporate bank accounts in Indonesia.
- Free Single-Entry Business Visa Sponsorships: We offer complimentary single-entry business visa sponsorships for your team members during the company establishment process.
- Free Advice: We provide guidance on staff recruitment, community relations, and government relations to help you navigate the Indonesian business landscape.
Additional Services:
Professional Shareholder Services: If your business sector requires Indonesian shareholding, Okusi Associates can provide a professional corporate shareholder to hold these shares until you find a suitable Indonesian partner. Fixed cost: US$ 800/year. See Professional Shareholder Service for more information.
Company Domicile Services: Okusi Associates offers company domicile services in Batam through our permanent branch office in the Harbour Bay Complex. Fixed cost: US$ 666/year. See Company Domicile Services Batam for more information.
Don’t miss out on the opportunities that Indonesia’s dynamic economy presents. Partner with Okusi Associates to establish your PMA company in Batam and unlock the gateway to Indonesia’s growth. Contact us today to discuss your business plans.
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