- The Positive Investment List and the Liberalisation of Business Sectors
- Corporate Establishment
- Taxation
- Human Resources and Payroll
- Audit and Compliance
Indonesia Lowers Entry Barriers as New KBLI Rules Reshape Market Access
Indonesia is recalibrating its investment framework to attract a broader range of foreign companies, particularly small and mid-scale investors evaluating ASEAN expansion. Under the Ministry of Investment Regulation No. 5 of 2025, the minimum paid-up capital requirement for foreign-owned companies has been reduced to IDR 2.5 billion (USD 156,000) — a significant shift that lowers the cost of entry while preserving Indonesia's broader investment objectives.
At the same time, Indonesia has updated the foundation of its licensing system with the introduction of KBLI 2025, replacing the previous framework and expanding activity codes across digital services, renewable energy, and emerging industries. For incoming investors, this means market entry decisions now hinge not only on capital thresholds, but on choosing the correct KBLI pathway from the outset — and companies have until mid-2026 to align.
