2026年5月8日（金）
Starting a business in Lombok sounds exciting — and honestly, it is.
One minute you’re enjoying coffee with an ocean view, and the next minute you’re thinking, “Maybe I should actually invest here.” With tourism growing rapidly, new infrastructure projects appearing, and international interest increasing every year, Lombok has become one of Indonesia’s rising business destinations.
But before you start building villas, cafés, surf camps, or remote businesses, there’s one thing every foreign investor needs to understand: Indonesia loves paperwork.
The good news is that registering a company in Lombok is completely possible for foreigners — as long as you understand the process properly.
The first step is deciding what type of company you want to establish. For most foreign investors, the answer is usually a PT PMA, which is Indonesia’s foreign-owned limited liability company structure. This is the only legal entity that allows foreigners to fully operate and generate revenue in Indonesia.
Some investors also choose a representative office (KPPA) if they only want to explore the market without directly generating income. Others partner with local Indonesians to create a local PT, although this structure comes with limitations for foreign ownership.
After choosing your company structure, the next important thing is determining your business activity. Indonesia uses a classification system called KBLI. Think of it like choosing your business category. Your KBLI code determines whether foreigners are allowed to invest in that sector, how much ownership is permitted, and what licenses you’ll need later.
This part is more important than many investors realize. Choosing the wrong KBLI can create tax problems, licensing issues, or restrictions later. Even Indonesian entrepreneurs online often warn people to carefully match their business activities with the correct KBLI codes from the beginning.
Once the business classification is clear, you can move to company registration itself.
The process usually includes reserving a company name, creating a deed of incorporation through a public notary, and obtaining approval from Indonesia’s Ministry of Law and Human Rights. After that, the company must register for a tax number and obtain a Business Identification Number through Indonesia’s OSS-RBA online licensing system.
Sounds complicated? That’s because it kind of is. But the OSS system has made the process significantly faster compared to the old days when everything required physical paperwork and endless government office visits.
According to current regulations, PT PMA companies require substantial investment commitments. Recent business guides mention minimum paid-up capital requirements around IDR 2.5 billion, while authorized investment plans are commonly set much higher depending on the business sector.
Then comes the business address. In Indonesia, your company cannot simply use any random location. Your office or business address must comply with zoning rules and local regulations. Many foreign investors in Lombok use virtual offices at the beginning because it’s cheaper and simplifies the registration process.
And here’s something many people underestimate: local compliance matters constantly, not just during setup.
Business licenses, immigration permits, tax reporting, and OSS data all need regular updates. Missing small administrative details can create surprisingly big problems later.
That’s why many foreign investors choose to work with legal consultants or company registration agencies instead of handling everything alone.
Because honestly, Lombok is an amazing place to build a business. But it becomes even better when your company is fully legal, properly structured, and built for the long term.
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