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Securing an investor KITAS Indonesia provides foreign business owners with a direct pathway to legal, long-term residency. Establishing a foreign direct investment company (PT PMA) transforms corporate investment into full residency rights.

However, navigating immigration procedures and visa classifications often creates unnecessary confusion for incoming entrepreneurs. In fact, qualifying foreign shareholders enjoy streamlined immigration benefits compared to standard foreign employees.

So, how does holding a director or shareholder position in a PT PMA unlock hassle-free residency?

Bypassing Standard Work Permit Hassles with an Investor KITAS Indonesia

Foreign employees typically undergo expensive, multi-step work permit applications through the Ministry of Manpower. Fortunately, qualifying foreign investors follow a much faster immigration track.

Specifically, holding an investor KITAS Indonesia eliminates two major bureaucratic hurdles:

▪️ No RPTKA Mandate: Companies do not need to file a Foreign Worker Utilization Plan (RPTKA) for foreign shareholders.

▪️ No DKP-TKA Levies: Foreign investors save USD 1,200 per year by bypassing mandatory manpower skill development funds.

▪️ Long-Term Validity: Investors secure multiple-entry residency permits valid for 1-5 years upon initial issuance.

Therefore, choosing investor status over a standard work permit saves thousands of dollars in annual administrative fees.

Comparing Investor KITAS Indonesia Visa E28A vs E28B

Indonesian immigration classifies residency permits based on individual corporate roles and total share value. Understanding these official index numbers ensures foreign business owners choose the correct visa pathway.

Furthermore, investors select between two primary visa subclasses:

▪️ Executive Director Investor (Index E28A): Foreign shareholders holding an active Director role can manage daily company operations directly while living in Indonesia.

▪️ Commissioner or Shareholder (Index E28B): Foreign investors holding non-executive Commissioner roles or passive company shares maintain residency without managing daily operations.

In short, matching corporate titles with personal operational preferences guarantees smooth visa processing at immigration checkpoints.

Minimum Shareholding Requirements for Investor KITAS Indonesia

Indonesian investment regulations setting capital benchmarks ensure that foreign entities contribute meaningfully to local economic growth. Foreign entrepreneurs must meet minimum investment thresholds registered on official company documents.

Additionally, applicants must meet two core investment metrics:

▪️ Minimum Personal Share Capital: A foreign investor must hold at least IDR 10 billion in personal share capital on the Deed of Establishment.

▪️ Total Company Investment: The overarching PT PMA must commit a total investment plan exceeding IDR 10 billion per business classification (KBLI).

Consequently, aligning official corporate share allocation early satisfies both Ministry of Investment (BKPM) rules and immigration standards.

Streamlining PT PMA Setup with Seven Stones Indonesia

Establishing a foreign business while securing personal residency requires precise legal coordination. Professional corporate partners handle official notary deeds, government approvals, and immigration filings simultaneously.

Securing both a business entity and residency status works best through one streamlined process. Investors can contact Seven Stones Indonesia to assist with [PT PMA setup and Investor KITAS application] procedures today:

▪️ Drafting notary deeds that meet BKPM capital requirements and immigration thresholds

▪️ Processing OSS-RBA business identification numbers (NIB) and tax registrations

▪️ Submitting online applications through the official immigration system

▪️ Guiding foreign investors through local immigration biometric appointments and physical KITAS card issuance

Plain and simple, an investor KITAS Indonesia makes combining corporate moves with long-term living completely painless. Contact Seven Stones Indonesia’s legal team today for quick consultation.

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Andrzej Barski

Director of Seven Stones Indonesia

Andrzej is Co-owner/ Founder and Director of Seven Stones Indonesia. He was born in the UK to Polish parents and has been living in Indonesia for more than 33-years. He is a skilled writer, trainer and marketer with a deep understanding of Indonesia and its many cultures after spending many years travelling across the archipelago from North Sumatra to Irian Jaya.

His experience covers Marketing, Branding, Advertising, Publishing, Real Estate and Training for 5-Star Hotels and Resorts in Bali and Jakarta, which has given him a passion for the customer experience. He’s a published author and a regular contributor to local and regional publications. His interests include conservation, eco-conscious initiatives, spirituality and motorcycles. Andrzej speaks English and Indonesian.

Terje H. Nilsen

Director of Seven Stones Indonesia

Terje is from Norway and has been living in Indonesia for over 20-years. He first came to Indonesia as a child and after earning his degree in Business Administration from the University of Agder in Norway, he moved to Indonesia in 1993, where he has worked in leading positions in education and the fitness/ wellness industries all over Indonesia including Jakarta, Banjarmasin, Medan and Bali.

He was Co-owner and CEO of the Paradise Property Group for 10-years and led the company to great success. He is now Co-owner/ Founder and Director of Seven Stones Indonesia offering market entry services for foreign investors, legal advice, sourcing of investments and in particular real estate investments. He has a soft spot for eco-friendly and socially sustainable projects and investments, while his personal business strengths are in property law, tourism trends, macroeconomics, Indonesian government and regulations. His personal interests are in sport, adventure, history and spiritual experiences.

Terje’s leadership, drive and knowledge are recognised across many industries and his unrivalled network of high level contacts in government and business spans the globe. He believes you do good and do well but always in that order. Terje speaks English, Indonesian and Norwegian.

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Ridwan Jasin Zachrie

CFO of Seven Stones Indonesia, Jakarta

Ridwan is one of Indonesia’s top executives with a long and illustrious career in the financial world. He holds several professional certifications including being a Certified Business Valuer (CBV) issued by the Australian Academy of Finance and Management; Broker-Dealer Representative (WPPE); and The Directorship Certification for Directors and Commissioners, issued by the Indonesian Institute of Commissioners and Directors.

His experience includes being the Managing Director at one of the top investment banking groups in the region, the Recapital Group, the CFO at State-owned enterprises in fishery industry and the CEO at Tanri Abeng & Son Holding. He’s also been an Independent Commissioner in several Financial Service companies and on the Audit and Risk Committee at Bank BTPN Tbk, Berau Coal Energy Tbk, Aetra Air Jakarta as well as working for Citibank, Bank Mandiri and HSBC. His last position was as CFO at PT Citra Putra Mandiri – OSO Group.

Ridwan has won a number of prestigious awards including the Best CFO Awards 2019 (Institute of Certified Management Accountant Australia-Indonesia); Asia Pacific Young Business Leader awarded by Asia 21 Network New York USA (Tokyo 2008); UK Alumni Business Awards 2008 awarded by the British Council; and The Most Inspiring Human Resources Practitioners’ version of Human Capital Magazine 2010.

He’s a member of the Board of Trustees of the Alumni Association of the Faculty of Law, Trisakti University, Co-Founder of the Paramadina Public Policy Institute and actively writes books, publications and articles in the mass media. He co-authored “Korupsi Mengorupsi Indonesia” in 2009, which helps those with an interest in understanding governance in Indonesia and the critical issue of corruption. Ridwan speaks Indonesian and English.

Per Fredrik Ecker

Managing Director of Seven Stones Indonesia, Jakarta

Per is the Managing Director of the Seven Stones Indonesia (SSI) Jakarta office and has more than 25-years’ experience in Indonesia, China, and Western Europe. He previously worked in senior management positions with Q-Free ASA, Siemens AG, and other companies in the telecom sector. Over the last six years, he has been the Chairman of the Indonesia-Norway Business Council (INBC) and recently become elected to be on the board of EuroCham Indonesia.

His most recent experience is within Intelligent Transport Solutions (ITS), Telecom, and other sectors within the Indonesian market. He is today through his position in SSI and by representing Norway Connect, promoting Nordic and European companies that would like to explore business opportunities in the Indonesian market. He’s also playing an active role to help create the Nordic House concept in Jakarta that will provide an excellent platform for Nordic companies entering Indonesia, where they’ll find a community that can offer support with trusted information and affordable services to enter this market.