Yes — open to PMA up to 100%.
Sector oversight by Ministry of Trade; NIB is the only license needed and Emerhub files it for you.
- Foreign ownership
- 100% PMA
- Sector regulator
- Ministry of Trade (Kemendag)
- Min. paid-up capital
- IDR 2.5B paid-up · BKPM Reg. 5/2025
- Issuing authority for PMA
- Minister/Head of AgencyMinistry-issuedDomestic registrants route through Regent/Mayor instead.
- Risk + license type
- Low·NIB only
- Setup timeline
- PT PMA setup 4–8 weeks (Emerhub-handled); NIB issued instantly.
What's specific to this sector
- 01
Importer Identification Number (API-U for traders, API-P for own-use) required for cross-border trade.
- 02
Distribution agreements with overseas principals must be registered with Kemendag (STP).
- 03
Foreign-owned wholesalers can operate under PT PMA but face restrictions on direct retail.
