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Document for Foreigners
Can I convert my Visit Stay Permit (ITK) into a Limited Stay Permit (ITAS) while in Indonesia?
Who is eligible to convert a Visit Stay Permit (ITK) into an ITAS in Indonesia?
What documents are required for foreign investors, skilled workers, or religious personnel applying for ITAS?
Who can apply to convert a Limited Stay Permit (ITAS) into a Permanent Stay Permit (ITAP) in Indonesia?
Can a foreigner married to an Indonesian citizen apply for ITAP?
How long must I stay in Indonesia before converting my ITAS to ITAP for work, investment, or retirement?
What are the document requirements for religious workers, foreign employees, or investors applying for ITAP?
What documents are required for elderly foreign retirees applying for ITAP?
What is required for a foreign spouse of an ITAP holder to apply for ITAP?
What documents are needed if I’m a foreigner married to an Indonesian and want to apply for ITAP?
What are the requirements for a child joining a parent who holds an ITAP?
What documents are required to apply for an Indonesian Visa online (e-Visa)?
Company Establishment
What are the steps to establish a Limited Liability Company (PT) in Indonesia?
How long is the deed of establishment valid if not immediately registered?
What are the verification steps for reserving a PT name using a single-unit voucher?
What if my PT has already received the approval decree (SK Kemenkumham) but is not listed in the AHU database?
How do I convert a CV (Commanditaire Vennootschap) into a PT (Limited Liability Company)?
What is the minimum capital to establish a PT?
What portion of a PT’s capital must be paid up at establishment?
Who can become a shareholder in a PT?
Can a foreigner or foreign company become a PT shareholder?
What are the rules for submitting a company name?
Can a PT have multiple business activities?
Why doesn’t the AHU Online system support titles like CEO or Deputy President Director?
What should be done if a company’s NPWP fails to be issued after the Deed of Establishment is approved?
What types of changes require approval to amend the Articles of Association (AoA) of a PT?
What types of amendments only require notification to the Ministry?
What is the procedure for changing the purpose and business activities of a PT?
What should be done if a foreign legal entity shareholder has been dissolved without notifying the PT?
What’s the difference between a merger, acquisition, and share transfer in a PT?
What should be done if NPWP or KSWP is invalid?
Is the company merger feature available in the SABH system?
Can company data be updated if the NPWP field in AHU is still blank?
What causes NPWP validation failure during company data updates?
What are the requirements for Phase II of a PT dissolution?
What happens after a PT is dissolved?
How is a PT dissolved due to bankruptcy based on a court decision?
Is a Location Permit required for all types of businesses in Indonesia?
What should I do if there is an error in the KBLI code listed in the NIB (Business Identification Number)?
What functions does the NIB (Business Identification Number) serve in Indonesia?
Can a Foreign Investment Company (PMA) be classified as a Medium Enterprise in Indonesia?
If a foreign party acquires shares through a portfolio investment, does the company automatically become a PMA?
Does every Foreign Investment Company (PMA) in Indonesia need an investment plan of at least IDR 10 billion, excluding land and buildings?
Which business sectors are open or closed to Foreign Investment Companies (PT PMA)?
What happens to the investment status of a subsidiary if its parent company becomes a PMA?
Do divestment rules apply to all Foreign Investment Companies (PMA)?
What is the minimum investment requirement for a Foreign Investment Company (PMA)?
Are PMA companies located in Special Economic Zones (KEK) still required to invest more than IDR 10 billion?
If a PMA company experiences changes in its data, is it necessary to report to BKPM first?
What is the investment status of a subsidiary if its parent company changes status to a Foreign Investment Company (PMA)?
Are there any other facilities available to PMA/PMDN besides tax allowance and tax holiday?
Who is eligible to establish a Individual Company?
How are establishment, amendment, and dissolution of a Individual Company carried out?
What is the format for the establishment statement?
When does a Individual Company obtain its legal entity status?
Are there any obligations after establishing a Individual Company?
How much does it cost to establish a Individual Company?
What is the minimum capital required?
When must a Individual Company convert to a regular PT?
What is the process for converting a Individual Company to a capital-based PT?
What are the document requirements to establish a foundation?
How long does it take to verify a foundation name request?
How long is the deed of establishment valid before submission?
What are the requirements for foundations established before the Foundation Law?
What amendments to a foundation's Articles of Association require approval?
What amendments to a foundation's Articles of Association only require notification?
What are the requirements for registering a foundation formed before the law was enacted (but compliant)?
What changes are considered data changes that require notification?
What if a foundation has no board of supervisors (pembina)?
What are the steps for dissolving a foundation’s legal status?
What are the requirements to request a duplicate of a foundation’s decree (SK/SP)?
What legal provisions apply to the name reservation of an association?
What documents are required to establish an association?
How long does it take to verify a name reservation request for an association?
How long is the deed of establishment of an association valid?
What changes to an association’s Articles of Association require ministerial approval?
What are the requirements to request a duplicate of an association’s decree (SK/SP)?
How do I register a CV?
How to register an old CV deed that has not been court-stamped?
How to register a CV previously recorded in District Court?
Can foreign nationals be partners in a CV?
What are the name requirements for registering a CV?
Do I have to wait for name verification before registering a CV?
How to register a CV that has a Tax ID (NPWP) but lacks court stamping?
How to fix CV registrations that are not in sequence or entered incorrectly?
Can a CV name include characters like dots, commas, or apostrophes?
What regulation governs amendments to CVs?
What are valid amendments to a CV’s articles of association?
What if the notary in the database differs from the original one who made the founding deed?
How to dissolve a CV?
Is a newspaper announcement required for CV dissolution?
What is the procedure for establishing a credit union?
What are the naming requirements for a credit union?
What documents are required to establish a credit union?
What types of changes to a credit union’s articles of association are recognized?
What is the deadline for reporting changes to a credit union’s articles of association?
What is the procedure for dissolving a credit union?
Where should official correspondence related to credit unions be sent?
Can a Limited Liability Company (PT) be established by just one person?
What’s the difference between the regular PT and a Individual Company (PT Perorangan)?
How to register for a SIINas account?
How to register if the company has multiple factory sites?
How to change the registered email on SIINas?
How to update the company name on SIINas?
How to change the company or factory address in SIINas?
What if the company forgets its SIINas username/password?
Is investment value reported quarterly?
What should be reported if there’s no production for 3 months?
What is the deadline for quarterly industrial reporting?
Where to input machine/equipment data?
How to determine the HS Code for goods?
What if the company is only involved in industrial services?
What should industrial service businesses input under machinery/equipment?
What if the company is new and hasn’t started production yet?
Fiduciary
How is a Fiduciary Guarantee registered and what are the requirements?
What types of fiduciary services are available?
Can a work contract be used as fiduciary collateral?
Can a building (without the land) be used as fiduciary collateral?
How can a Fiduciary Certificate be amended?
Can an addendum to a fiduciary agreement be registered in two separate deeds with individual object values?
What is the process for deleting a Fiduciary Guarantee?
What are the reasons for fiduciary guarantee deletion?
What is the procedure to delete a newly registered fiduciary certificate?
How is deletion handled for older fiduciary data?
What if the system does not show an option for deletion based on collateral substitution?
What is the procedure for correcting errors in a Fiduciary Certificate?
How can the correction process for a Fiduciary Certificate be expedited?
Notary
What happens if the reporting of a will is late?
What are the requirements for requesting a Will Information Certificate (Surat Keterangan Wasiat/SKW)?
What should be done if the Will Information Certificate hasn’t been received by the notary’s email?
What if the result of the Will Information Certificate is different from what was expected (registered vs. unregistered)?
What if a testator revoked their will during their lifetime, but the will still appears in the registry after death?
Legalization
What are the requirements to apply for document legalization?
How long is the verification process for legalization?
Why can a legalization request be rejected?
What should be done if a legalization request is rejected?
What if the designated signatory on the document no longer holds office?
What are the verification stages in the legalization process?
Apostille
Who can submit an Apostille application?
What if I want to apply for an Apostille for a family member’s document?
Does an Apostille certificate issued abroad need further legalization?
Do I need to legalize the Apostille at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the foreign embassy in Indonesia after issuance?
Does an Apostille certificate have an expiration date?
Beneficiary Owner
Can Beneficial Ownership be reported during the company establishment process?
If Beneficial Ownership reporting is not completed during incorporation, can it be done separately?
What should I do if my attempted Beneficial Ownership
change wasn’t saved successfully?
Who qualifies as a Beneficial Owner of a PT (Limited Liability Company)?
Can a Beneficial Owner be a foreign national?
What are the criteria for Beneficial Owners in an Association (Perkumpulan)?
What are the criteria for Beneficial Owners in a Foundation (Yayasan)?
After updating the PT’s data in AHU, should I update the BO first or the company data?
Can someone outside the management or shareholders be listed as a Beneficial Owner of a PT?
Who can be registered as a Beneficial Owner for a State-Owned Enterprise (BUMN)?
Trademark
How to Check Trademark Status?
What is a sound mark?
What is a trademark?
Where can I check the classification of goods/services for trademarks?
How long is the legal protection for a registered trademark?
What kinds of trademarks cannot be registered?
What are the functions of registering a trademark?
What are the functions of using a trademark?
Can NIB or IUMK be used for trademark registration under the MSME (UMKM) applicant category?
What are the requirements for uploading a trademark label/logo?
What are the tips to increase the chances of trademark approval?
Why can’t I find my trademark on PDKI?
Can a registered logo be changed?
Where can I see the trademark registration process flow?
How long does a trademark application process take?
What causes a trademark application to be rejected?
What are the requirements for trademark application?
Which trademark applications allow for adding new goods/services types?
Can you add goods/services categories to an existing trademark application?
Can a trademark name, label, category, or class be changed after submission?
What is a substantive examination?
What if a trademark receives a provisional refusal?
How long does a trademark appeal process take?
How to obtain a trademark certificate?
What are the benefits of registering a trademark via the Madrid Protocol?
Conveyancing
What is an Electronic Land Certificate?
Is it necessary to convert old paper certificates into electronic ones?
Will the old certificates be withdrawn?
How to request a conversion to electronic format?
How to verify the authenticity of an electronic certificate?
What about users with limited technology access?
Which Land Offices have implemented the electronic certificate system?
Can certificates be converted in regions where the system hasn't launched?
Is there an app for certificate holders to access their information?
Mining Industry Licenses
How do I apply for a mining license in Indonesia and what are the requirements?
What is the procedure for registering an IUP in the Minerba One Data Indonesia (MODI) system?
How to register an unlisted metal or coal IUP in MODI?
Is the Mining Services Registration Certificate (SKT) still required?
What are the IUJP requirements for equipment, experts, financials, and environment?
What is the process for obtaining Ministerial approval for shareholding changes in IUP holders?
Can one company hold IUPs for both sand and coal mining? What are the foreign ownership limits?
What are the renewal rules for a non-metallic mineral Production IUP?
Why must companies report through MODI and MOMI?
How to apply for project area expansion outside the WIUP?
What services are covered under IUJP?
Are consultancy and planning activities part of IUJP licensing?
Do IUJP applicants require technical experts?
What are the requirements to submit an RKAB (Work Plan and Budget)?
Tax & Accounting
Is everyone with a NIK now required to file tax returns and pay taxes since NIK is now used as NPWP?
What are the available channels to register for NPWP?
What is an ID TKU?
If a taxpayer's legal ID address is different from their actual residence, where should they register?
Does the Family Tax Unit (FTU) only include dependents?
Will PJAP services still be usable?
Is paper-based SPT reporting still allowed?
Can paper SPT still be submitted to the tax office?
Is e-SPT still supported?
Which SPT types are auto-generated?
Will VAT return filing become fully centralized?
Can admin roles for Withholding Tax (e-Bupot) be separated?
Is NITKU mandatory for tax slip creation?
Citizenship
How can an applicant monitor the citizenship application process?
What is the timeframe for verifying a citizenship application?
What are the types of citizenship services available through the Electronic Citizenship Administration System (SAKE)?
What types of citizenship services must be submitted manually?

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