Names
Setting up a company in Indonesia
Companies are registered with the Ministry of Law through AHU Online, starting with a name reservation, and then licensed through OSS with a business ID (NIB). The registry refuses names that match an existing company, imitate a state body, or are only numbers or letters.
- Legal suffix
- PT, PT Perorangan, CV
- Domains
- .com and .co.id
- Corporate tax
- 22% corporate tax, with a 0.5% final tax on turnover for small businesses
- Name check
- AHU Online
What it costs
| Formation | The government fee to reserve a name is IDR 200,000 and the incorporation fee runs from IDR 300,000 to IDR 5,000,000 by authorised capital (from August 2026). A notary deed adds a few million rupiah. A PT Perorangan needs no notary. |
|---|---|
| Every year | No yearly registration fee, but you file tax returns and an annual investment activity report (LKPM) on OSS. |
| Registered agent or local requirement | Directors and shareholders can be foreign in a PT PMA, which needs a planned investment above IDR 10 billion and at least IDR 2.5 billion paid up. A PT Perorangan is only for Indonesian citizens with a micro or small business. |
| Online portal | Yes. AHU Online handles the name, deed approval and company data, and OSS issues the business ID (NIB) and licences. |
Certificates (good standing, incumbency and similar)
| Name approval and company registration (SK) | Downloaded from AHU Online |
|---|---|
| Business ID (NIB) | Free through OSS |
Estimates checked October 2026. Government fees change and service providers charge on top, so confirm with the registry before you budget. Sources: AHU Online, OSS.
Naming rules in Indonesia
A PT owned only by Indonesians needs an Indonesian-language name of at least three words. Foreign-owned PT PMA companies may use English. The generator flags these words with an orange or red tick:
- Needs approval Bank, Perbankan, Asuransi, Sekuritas, Reksa, Syariah, Fintech, Pinjol. Financial term. Needs a licence from the financial services authority (OJK) or Bank Indonesia.
- Not allowed Negara, Republik, Kementerian, Pemerintah, Presiden, Polri, Tni, Bumn, Government, Ministry, National, Nasional. Names that imitate a state institution are refused without permission.
- Not allowed Cv, Ud, Yayasan, Koperasi, Persero, Tbk, Pt, LLC, Ltd, Inc. Leave the legal form out of the name. The registry adds it.
These checks are a quick screen based on published guidance, not legal advice. The registry has the final say.
Jurisdictions at a glance
| Jurisdiction | Legal suffix | Domain | Headline corporate tax | Typical setup cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE Mainland | LLC, Sole Establishment | .ae | 9% corporate tax on profit above AED 375,000 | About AED 11,500–14,000 |
| UAE Free Zone (DMCC, IFZA, RAKEZ…) | FZ-LLC, FZCO, FZE, DMCC | .ae | 0% on qualifying income, 9% on the rest | From about AED 6,000 |
| DIFC (Dubai) | Limited, Ltd | .ae | 0% on qualifying income, 9% on the rest | About AED 100,000 year one |
| ADGM (Abu Dhabi) | Ltd, Limited | .ae | 0% on qualifying income, 9% on the rest | About US$6,300 |
| Saudi Arabia | LLC | .sa | 20% on foreign-owned profit, 2.5% zakat on Saudi and GCC shares | About SAR 15,000 in fees |
| Qatar (QFC) | LLC | .qa | 10% on locally sourced profit | US$500 application |
| Bahrain | W.L.L., S.P.C. | .bh | No general corporate tax (oil and gas and large multinationals aside) | About BHD 250–450 in fees |
| United Kingdom | Ltd, Limited | .co.uk | 19% to 25% corporation tax | £100 |
| Ireland | Limited, DAC | .ie | 12.5% on trading income | €50 |
| Estonia (e-Residency) | OÜ | .ee | 0% on retained profit, 22% on distributed profit | €265 + e-Residency |
| Netherlands | B.V. | .nl | 19% up to €200,000, then 25.8% | €500–1,500 notary |
| Germany | GmbH, UG (haftungsbeschränkt) | .de | About 30% combined corporate and trade tax | About €600 + capital |
| Cyprus | Ltd, Limited | .com.cy | 15% corporate tax (from 2026) | Low registrar fees |
| USA: Delaware | Inc., LLC, Corp. | .us | 21% federal, no Delaware income tax if you don't operate there | $109–110 |
| USA: Wyoming | LLC | .us | 21% federal, no state income tax | $100 |
| Singapore | Pte. Ltd. | .com.sg | 17% headline, with partial exemptions for new companies | S$315 |
| Indonesia | PT, PT Perorangan, CV | .co.id | 22% corporate tax, with a 0.5% final tax on turnover for small businesses | From about IDR 5 million for a local PT |
| Hong Kong | Limited | .com.hk | 8.25% on the first HK$2 million, then 16.5% | About HK$3,900 |
| Nigeria | Ltd, Limited | .com.ng | 0% for small companies, 25% company income tax plus a 4% development levy for the rest (from 2026) | From ₦10,000 in CAC fees |
| Egypt | LLC, S.A.E., OPC | .com.eg | 22.5% corporate tax | Depends on capital |
| British Virgin Islands | Ltd, Limited, Inc. | .vg | 0% | $550 + agent |
| Cayman Islands | Ltd | .ky | 0% | About $5,000 with a provider |
How to choose a company name that gets approved
- Check the register first: names identical or very close to an existing company are refused.
- Avoid regulated words such as Bank, Insurance, Capital or Trust unless you hold the licence.
- In the Gulf, avoid religious, royal or government terms and place names such as Dubai or Emirates.
- In the UK, sensitive words such as British, Royal, Charity or Institute need prior approval.
- Secure the .com and the country domain on the same day you reserve the name.
The rule checks are a quick screen based on published guidance, not legal advice. The registry has the final say.
Information only. CorpNameCheck does not give tax, legal or company-registration advice. Costs, rules and tax rates are simplified estimates that change over time. Many activities need a licence or regulatory approval, and only the relevant registry or regulator can confirm what applies to you. Check name availability and trademarks with the official bodies before you register or buy a domain. Full disclaimer