**As of 2026, registering a PT PMA in Bali costs roughly IDR 20–60 million (USD 1,300–3,800) in notary, government and professional fees. The number that matters more sits behind the invoice: an IDR 10 billion investment plan and IDR 2.5 billion in paid-up capital. Budget all three layers before comparing agency quotes.**
Most pages ranking for this search are agency sales pages: one package price, silence on the capital rules underneath it. Archipelago Desk is an information hub, not a registration agent, so this breakdown separates the three cost layers — government charges, professional fees, and capital requirements — and shows the benchmarks we see in the Bali market as of 2026. All figures are subject to change; confirm final numbers with licensed Indonesian counsel before you sign.
What does PT PMA registration actually cost in 2026?
A PT PMA (Perseroan Terbatas Penanaman Modal Asing) is Indonesia’s standard vehicle for foreign-owned companies, overseen by BKPM under the Ministry of Investment. Setting one up in Bali involves these line items:
| Cost item | Typical range (IDR, as of 2026) | Approx. USD | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Company name reservation | 100,000–200,000 | under 15 | Handled by the notary |
| Notary deed (Akta Pendirian) + Ministry of Law and Human Rights legalization | 5,000,000–15,000,000 | 320–950 | Drafted in Indonesian before a public notary |
| NIB via OSS-RBA | Free | — | No official government fee |
| Corporate NPWP + PKP confirmation | Free | — | Issued by the tax office (DJP) |
| Domicile letter (SKTU) | 0–1,000,000 | 0–65 | Varies by district |
| Registered office in Bali (virtual office, year one) | 15,000,000–30,000,000 | 950–1,900 | Rental agreement doubles as address proof |
| Agency / professional fee | 20,000,000–60,000,000 | 1,300–3,800 | See service tiers below |
| Investor KITAS (per foreign director) | 15,000,000–25,000,000 | 950–1,600 | Required for a resident foreign director |
Two things stand out. The government layer is nearly free — the NIB comes through the OSS-RBA online single submission system and the corporate NPWP from the tax office at no official charge. And the largest recurring line is not registration at all: it is the registered address. OSS demands proof — an office rental agreement, a land certificate, or a building permit (formerly IMB, now PBG) — and a compliant Bali virtual office runs IDR 15–30 million a year as of 2026.
Is the IDR 10 billion a fee you have to pay?
No — and this is where most founders misread quotes. The IDR 10,000,000,000 minimum (roughly USD 660,000–700,000 depending on FX, as of 2026) is an investment plan: a commitment filed with BKPM covering capital plus planned spending per KBLI business line. Nobody invoices you for it on day one.
Paid-up capital is different. It is generally 25% of that plan — IDR 2,500,000,000, about USD 150,000–175,000 — and it must actually be injected into the company. According to Emerhub, this IDR 2.5 billion floor is set by Article 26(10) of BKPM Regulation No. 5 of 2025.
In practice, the initial bank deposit needed just to open the corporate account is administratively small — often under USD 100, as Bali Villa Realty notes — because the account opening and the formal capital injection are separate events. Do not read that as a loophole: your capital statement is a legal declaration to the Ministry of Law and Human Rights, and under-capitalized companies hit friction at licensing, banking and visa renewals.
How much do agencies charge? Fee benchmarks by tier
Professional fees vary more than any other line. These are the bands we see across Bali and Jakarta providers as of 2026:
| Service tier | Typical price (2026) | What is included | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notary-direct | IDR 7–15M (USD 450–950) | Deed and legalization only; you drive OSS-RBA yourself | Indonesian-speaking founders |
| Standard package | IDR 20–35M (USD 1,300–2,200) | Deed, NIB, corporate NPWP, basic KBLI mapping | Simple single-activity setups |
| Full establishment | IDR 35–60M (USD 2,200–3,800) | Adds PKP, SKTU, capital-statement drafting, bank introductions | Most foreign founders |
| Relocation bundle | IDR 60–100M+ (USD 3,800–6,300+) | Adds one investor KITAS, virtual office year one, tax-retainer onboarding | Founders moving to Bali |
Read every quote against the governance minimums. A PT PMA needs at least two shareholders (at least one foreign), one director and one commissioner. The director must reside in Indonesia, and per Indonesia-Investments a foreign director needs a KITAS work-stay permit and a personal NPWP tax number. A quote that excludes the KITAS is not cheaper — it is incomplete.
Which costs appear after the company exists?
The registration invoice is the smallest chapter of the budget. Plan for these, all as of 2026:
- Monthly tax compliance — IDR 2.5–5 million per month for a bookkeeping and reporting retainer, even at zero revenue.
- LKPM investment reporting — quarterly reports to BKPM against your IDR 10 billion plan; missed filings can freeze your OSS licenses.
- Turnover tax vs corporate tax — under IDR 4.8 billion annual turnover you may qualify for the 0.5% final turnover-tax regime; above that, normal corporate income tax applies. Foreign directors residing in Indonesia file personal taxes too, and Indonesia exchanges account data automatically (CRS) with Australia, Singapore, the US and EU states.
- The KBLI trap — every entity registers KBLI classification codes that cap foreign ownership under the Positive Investment List. Critically for Bali: OSS-RBA has been blocking low and medium-low risk KBLI codes for PT PMAs registered at Bali addresses. Choosing codes is strategy, not paperwork — fixing a wrong code later means a deed amendment, typically IDR 5–10 million plus weeks of delay.
How long does the process take?
Typical establishment runs 6–10 weeks: name reservation and the Akta Pendirian before a public notary, legalized by the Ministry of Law and Human Rights; the NIB through OSS-RBA; corporate NPWP and PKP confirmation from the tax office; the SKTU domicile letter from local district authorities; sectoral licenses keyed to your KBLI codes; then the bank account and capital injection. Timelines stretch when the address proof or the KBLI selection is contested.
How does getting a fixed quote work?
- Send your outline. WhatsApp us your planned activity, shareholder structure and timeline — five minutes, no forms.
- We map the KBLI angle. We flag which codes fit your business and whether Bali’s OSS-RBA risk-level blocks touch your sector.
- Vetted partners quote. Licensed Indonesian notaries and market-entry consultants return fixed, itemized quotes — capital requirements stated separately from fees.
- You engage directly. The service agreement is between you and the provider; we stay on as your point of contact.
- Establishment runs. Expect the 6–10 week sequence above, with the capital injection as the final step.
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> Archipelago Desk does not register companies. We route readers to licensed Indonesian notaries and market-entry consultants we have vetted, through the Bali Premium Trip concierge desk. Send your outline on WhatsApp +62 811-2859-0000 or email sales@balipremiumtrip.com — itemized fixed quotes usually land within two working days. We may receive a referral fee from partners; it never changes your price, and we tell you when it applies. No approval guarantees — outcomes depend on OSS-RBA and your documents.
What should you check before signing anything?
This page is information, not legal or tax advice. Figures are market benchmarks as of 2026 and will move with regulation and FX. Before committing IDR 2.5 billion of capital, put a licensed Indonesian lawyer and a registered tax consultant in the room. And if any provider offers a nominee shortcut around the capital rules, walk away — nominee arrangements are risky and effectively unenforceable, whatever the sales page promises.