PT PMA Bali Cost: Full Fee Breakdown for Foreign Investors

Last reviewed: September 2026

The PT PMA Bali cost for a straightforward company, two shareholders, a low-risk KBLI code, typically runs IDR 25 million to IDR 45 million in professional and government fees for year one, on top of a virtual office and the first year of accounting. This excludes the IDR 10 billion declared investment figure, which is a commitment spread over time, not cash you hand over at signing. Complex sectors such as construction, education or regulated tourism push the total to IDR 60 million to 80 million or more once sector licences and audits are added. We quote this work daily from our Kerobokan office, so the ranges below are what clients in Canggu, Ubud and Uluwatu are actually paying right now.

Table of Contents

• PT PMA Bali cost summary
• PT PMA setup cost Indonesia: what drives the price
• How to set up PT PMA Bali step by step
• How long PT PMA registration Indonesia takes
• PMA Indonesia meaning and PT PMA minimum capital
• Real PT PMA Bali cost examples
• The most expensive mistake
• FAQ

PT PMA Bali cost summary

Before the line items, here is the full picture in one table. These are ranges we see across Badung and Gianyar regency, where most foreign-owned companies in Bali are registered.

A first-year total for a simple consulting or trading PT PMA usually lands around IDR 60 million to 70 million once accounting is included. That figure is far more useful for budgeting than the incorporation fee alone, which is the number most quotes lead with.

PT PMA setup cost Indonesia: what drives the price

Four things move the number up or down, and none of them are negotiable extras, they are structural.

KBLI risk level. Most consulting, trading, e-commerce and digital service codes are low-risk and cleared automatically by OSS with no sector licence. Medium-low and medium-high risk KBLIs, common in hospitality, construction, import and education, require additional certifications that add both fees and weeks.

Number of shareholders and directors. A two-shareholder PT PMA is the baseline quote. Each additional foreign shareholder or director means another set of KYC documents, another apostilled power of attorney if they are not in Bali to sign, and more notarial work on the deed. Four or more shareholders typically adds IDR 5 million to 10 million.

Registered address. A compliant Bali business address is a legal requirement, not a formality. A basic virtual office starts around IDR 5 million a year. A serviced office in Seminyak or Renon runs IDR 20 million to 30 million a year. Tourism KBLIs sometimes require a physical operational address, a villa, shop or restaurant, which is usually the client's own asset rather than an added cost.

Power of attorney logistics. If you incorporate remotely, your documents need apostille or consulate legalisation from your home country. Apostille fees vary from about USD 20 to 150 depending on the country and add one to three weeks to the timeline, which matters if you are trying to close on a villa or open a restaurant by a fixed date.

How to set up PT PMA Bali step by step

Setting up a PT PMA in Bali follows the same national OSS process as anywhere in Indonesia, but the practical steps run through Bali-specific offices. Here is the order our team actually files in:

1. Confirm the KBLI code. This decides your licensing burden before anything else is drafted.
2. Reserve the company name and draft the deed of establishment. Signed before a licensed notary, submitted for Kemenkumham approval (SK Menkumham). Budget around IDR 10 million for this stage.
3. Register through OSS for the NIB and NPWP. The Business Identification Number and tax ID are issued free by OSS; professional fees cover the filing, not the certificate itself.
4. Apply for sector-specific licences if required. TDUP for tourism, SBUJK for construction, BPOM or halal certification for food and beverage.
5. Open the corporate bank account. Banks in Denpasar and Kuta typically want the SK Menkumham, NIB, NPWP, directors' KITAS or an apostilled POA, and a seed deposit, usually IDR 5 million to 25 million.
6. Deposit paid-up capital and begin monthly compliance. VAT, withholding and payroll filings start from the first month of operation, whether or not you have revenue yet.

If you are also relocating, it makes sense to run KITAS sponsorship through the same firm handling incorporation. Our Bali visa agency team bundles this with company setup for clients moving to Canggu, Berawa or Pererenan.

How long PT PMA registration Indonesia takes

A straightforward PT PMA with a low-risk KBLI is usually incorporated, tax-registered and licensed to trade within 2 to 4 weeks through OSS. That covers the deed, SK Menkumham approval, NIB and NPWP. It does not cover the bank account, which can add another 1 to 2 weeks depending on the bank, or sector licences.

The number people underestimate is the bank account. Some banks require the director to appear in person; others in Denpasar accept a notarised remote opening if the POA is properly apostilled. Ask which applies before you plan a flight around it.

PMA Indonesia meaning and PT PMA minimum capital

PMA stands for Penanaman Modal Asing, which translates to foreign capital investment. A PT PMA (Perseroan Terbatas Penanaman Modal Asing) is an Indonesian limited liability company with foreign shareholding, and it is the only structure that lets a foreigner legally own and operate a business in Bali, as opposed to a PT local, which must be 100% Indonesian owned.

The PT PMA minimum capital rule sets a declared investment of IDR 10 billion per business line (KBLI code), excluding land and buildings. This is not a deposit you make on day one. It is a committed investment figure that can be phased over several years through asset purchases, equipment and working capital. In practice, paid-up capital actually deposited into the company bank account is typically around IDR 2.5 billion, and that money is not frozen, it can be used for operating expenses and assets immediately after deposit.

Real PT PMA Bali cost examples

Numbers are more useful with context. These are representative first-year totals for common structures we set up in Bali.

The gap between the first and third example is almost entirely licensing and audit exposure, not notary fees. A hotel needs TDUP, food and beverage and alcohol licensing, and once revenue or assets pass certain thresholds, audited financial statements become mandatory, typically IDR 25 million to 75 million depending on complexity.

Sector licensing and other costs people forget

A few line items get missed in early budgeting and then arrive as a surprise invoice.

• BPJS social security. Mandatory for Indonesian employees and for foreign directors resident in Indonesia, roughly 11% of salary split between employer and employee.
• Domicile letter renewal. Some regencies still require this annually, IDR 500,000 to 2,000,000.
• Late filing penalties. Missing a monthly VAT return attracts 2% monthly interest on unpaid tax plus automatic fines. Missing a quarterly LKPM report can trigger NIB suspension, which stops you trading until resolved.
• Audited financials. Required once a company crosses roughly IDR 50 billion in assets or revenue, IDR 25 million to 75 million per audit.

To reduce costs legally: incorporate remotely to skip travel, start with a virtual office and upgrade later, bundle KITAS with incorporation, use one firm for legal and tax instead of three separate providers, and pick only the KBLI codes you actually need, since each one is a separate compliance obligation.

The most expensive mistake: choosing an all-in incorporation quote under IDR 15 million. At that price, sector licensing, proper KYC on shareholders, and a genuine registered address are usually cut. We have seen clients discover months later that their virtual office was never properly zoned, which gets the NIB suspended right when they are trying to open a bank account or sign a lease in Canggu or Umalas. Fixing it after the fact costs more than paying a realistic quote up front.

FAQ

What is the PT PMA Bali cost for a simple company?

For a two-shareholder PT PMA with a low-risk KBLI code, expect IDR 25 million to 45 million in professional and government fees, plus a virtual office (IDR 5 million to 25 million a year) and first-year accounting (IDR 30 million to 90 million a year). A realistic first-year total for a simple consulting business is around IDR 60 million to 70 million, excluding the declared IDR 10 billion investment commitment.

How long does PT PMA registration in Indonesia take?

A straightforward PT PMA with a low-risk KBLI code takes 2 to 4 weeks to incorporate, tax-register and license through OSS. Sector licences add time: TDUP for tourism adds 2 to 4 weeks, education licensing adds 2 to 3 months. The bank account typically adds another 1 to 2 weeks after the NIB is issued.

What does PMA mean in Indonesia?

PMA stands for Penanaman Modal Asing, meaning foreign capital investment. A PT PMA is an Indonesian limited liability company with foreign ownership, and it is the legal structure required for a foreigner to own and operate a business in Bali or anywhere else in Indonesia.

What is the PT PMA minimum capital requirement?

The rule sets a declared investment of IDR 10 billion per KBLI business line, excluding land and buildings, which is committed over time rather than paid on day one. Paid-up capital actually deposited into the company account is typically around IDR 2.5 billion, and that capital can be used for operating expenses and asset purchases once deposited, it does not need to sit idle.

Is a PT local cheaper than a PT PMA in Bali?

A PT local avoids the PT PMA capital requirements but must be 100% Indonesian owned, so a foreigner cannot legally hold shares in it. Converting a PT local to a PT PMA later is possible but adds notarial fees and can trigger tax on the change of control. Starting as a PT PMA from the beginning is usually cheaper overall for a foreign investor.

How much does KITAS cost on top of PT PMA setup?

An investor KITAS sponsored by your PT PMA costs IDR 15 million to 22 million per person, per year, inclusive of immigration fees and agent service, processed through Bali immigration offices in Denpasar or Jimbaran. A family KITAS for a spouse or child costs IDR 10 million to 15 million each. Bundling KITAS with incorporation typically saves 10% to 15% versus arranging it separately.

Where in Bali PT PMA companies are actually registered

Most of our PT PMA clients operate out of Canggu, Berawa, Pererenan, Seminyak, Kerobokan and Umalas in Badung regency, or Ubud in Gianyar regency, with a smaller number in Uluwatu, Jimbaran, Nusa Dua, Sanur, Kuta and Denpasar. The company registration itself is filed nationally through OSS, but licensing, zoning checks and building permits (PBG and SLF) run through the DPMPTSP office covering the regency where the business operates, Badung or Gianyar in most cases, and land-related checks go through the respective BPN land office. If your business needs a physical premises, confirm zoning before you sign a lease, not after.

If the business will also own or lease property, run proper property due diligence in Bali before committing capital, and use a licensed notary and PPAT for any land-related deed, not just the company incorporation documents.

Get a fixed-fee PT PMA quote

Every PT PMA is different once you factor in shareholders, KBLI codes and sector licensing, so a real quote needs a short conversation, not a template. Our Kerobokan office prepares fully itemised, fixed-fee quotes covering incorporation, KBLI confirmation, licensing, office address, tax registration and year-one accounting, with no vague "plus taxes and fees" line hiding the real number. Browse our full range of legal and notary services in Bali if you also need KITAS, property due diligence or contract work alongside the company setup.

If you have a specific question about your PT PMA Bali cost, send it to us directly on WhatsApp at +62 877-9626-0478 or through our contact page. The first consultation is free, and we will tell you plainly if your budget is realistic before you commit to anything.