Important, up front: a PT Perorangan is for Indonesian citizens (WNI) only. Foreign nationals cannot establish one and must use an ordinary PT (usually a PT PMA for foreign investment). If that rules you out, this guide is still useful context, but the registration path here does not apply to you.

A PT Perorangan (Perseroan Perorangan, “individual limited company”) lets one person create a limited-liability legal entity with no notarial deed and no co-founders. The core work is done online yourself: the official fee is Rp50,000 (a state charge called PNBP), the Registration Certificate is issued electronically, and the realistic end-to-end process (name, AHU registration, NIB in OSS, bank account) takes a few days if your data is in order. This path is not for businesses with more than one owner, medium/large businesses, or foreign founders.

Reviewed July 2026 against the AHU Online system, OSS (risk-based licensing), Government Regulation (PP) No. 8 of 2021, and PP No. 7 of 2021. Menu labels and fees can change; verify with official sources before paying anything.

PT Perorangan vs ordinary PT vs CV

Aspect	PT Perorangan	Ordinary PT (Persekutuan Modal)	CV (Commanditaire Vennootschap)
Founders	1 person (Indonesian citizen)	At least 2	At least 2 partners
Legal entity	Yes	Yes	Not a separate legal entity
Notary needed	No (electronic Statement of Establishment)	Yes	Yes
Commissioner	None (founder = director = sole shareholder)	Allowed	None
Size limit	Micro/small only (capital ≤ Rp5 billion)	No limit	No limit
Personal-asset protection	Yes	Yes	Partial (active partner is personally liable)

When you must convert to an ordinary PT: when shareholders exceed one person, or the business no longer meets the micro/small criteria. Conversion requires a notarial deed (Article 9, PP No. 8/2021).

Who is eligible

Eligible: an Indonesian citizen who is legally competent and at least 17 years old, acting alone. The founder is also the director and sole shareholder.
One per year: a person may establish only one Perseroan Perorangan within a one-year period.
Not eligible: foreign nationals, more than one founder, or a business outside the micro/small band — use an ordinary PT (notary required).

Micro/small criteria (PP No. 7/2021, excluding the value of the business premises’ land and buildings):

Micro: business capital up to Rp1 billion.
Small: business capital above Rp1 billion up to Rp5 billion.

So the capital ceiling for a PT Perorangan is Rp5 billion. PP No. 7/2021 also has a criterion based on annual sales, but the two criteria are used in different contexts: the business-capital criterion applies when establishing/registering a newly formed business, while the annual-sales criterion is used to classify a business that is already running. So exceeding either threshold does not automatically disqualify you; for establishing a PT Perorangan, the operative gate is the micro/small scale via business capital (excluding land and buildings).

Documents and data to prepare

e-KTP (electronic national ID) and personal NPWP (tax number) of the founder — the NIK (ID number) and NPWP must be valid and match civil-registry/tax records.
Business address / domicile.
Company name (prepare 2-3 options in case the first is too similar to a registered one).
KBLI codes — Indonesia’s standard business-classification codes (more than one field is allowed).
Authorised capital (modal dasar) and paid-up capital (modal disetor).
Beneficial-owner data — usually the founder themselves.
Active email and phone for account activation.

On capital: since the Job Creation Law there is no minimum authorised capital (the founder sets it), but at least 25% of the authorised capital must be issued and fully paid, evidenced by a valid deposit slip filed electronically to the Ministry within 60 days of the date the Statement of Establishment is registered (Articles 3-4, PP No. 8/2021).

Fees and time

Item	Official fee	Time
Establishment registration fee (PNBP, via SIMPADHU)	Rp50,000	Certificate issued electronically right after payment + transaction confirmation
NIB via OSS (risk-based)	Free	Automatic for low-risk; higher risk needs a Standard Certificate/Licence
Entity NPWP	Free	Per the tax office’s process
Business capital	Set by you (within micro/small limits)	—

Because establishment is a self-declaration, the system issues the certificate without a multi-day manual review — provided your data is complete and you confirm on time. The “several days” people mention usually comes from your own preparation (name, KBLI, then OSS and a bank account), not an AHU review queue. Be wary of anyone selling an expensive “package” for something whose official fee is only Rp50,000.

Step 1: Create the AHU account

Go to ptp.ahu.go.id (or ahu.go.id, then the Perseroan Perorangan registration app).
Click Daftar (Register). Enter your NIK, NPWP, full name, date of birth, and email.
Check your email for the activation link and a temporary password, then activate.
Log in with your NIK and the temporary password. Failure signs: no activation email (check spam) or NIK rejected (data mismatch with the civil registry).

Step 2: Order the voucher and pay (SIMPADHU)

Open SIMPADHU (the AHU state-fee payment system). Choose service type Badan Hukum (legal entity), then Pendaftaran Perseroan Perorangan.
Fill in applicant name, email, phone, and quantity.
The system issues a voucher / billing code for Rp50,000 with an expiry date. Pay it at a designated bank before it expires.
Output: the voucher status becomes “paid” and the number is ready. Failure sign: voucher expired (not paid in time) — order a new one.

Step 3: Submit the name and Statement of Establishment

Back in the Pendirian (Establishment) menu, enter the voucher number.
Submit the company name. The system shows registration status and similar/registered names. If clear, tick the declaration and click Saya Yakin dan Lanjutkan (“I’m sure, continue”). Failure sign: name rejected for being identical/too similar or non-compliant — use an alternative.
Complete the Statement of Establishment: company email and address, authorised and paid-up capital, business activity (KBLI), founder data (NIK, NPWP, date of birth, address), and beneficial-owner data.
Submit, then review the Preview page. Confirm the name, KBLI, and capital before proceeding.
Confirm the transaction within 7 days of the transaction date, via Daftar Transaksi (Transaction List). Failure sign: miss the 7-day window and the application is voided — start over.

Step 4: Confirm success and download documents

After confirmation, download two electronic documents via Unduh Surat Pernyataan and Unduh Sertifikat:

Statement of Establishment (Surat Pernyataan Pendirian).
Registration Certificate (Sertifikat Pendaftaran) — proof of the legal entity, with its approval number.

Keep both. Legal-entity validity can be checked publicly at ahu.go.id. The entity is not yet operational for business until you obtain the NIB (Step 5).

Step 5: Get the NIB through OSS

Open oss.go.id (risk-based OSS), register/log in with the entity’s data. OSS data must match the AHU data.
The system assigns a risk level based on KBLI and business scale:
- Low risk: the NIB alone is enough (it also serves as basic legality).
- Medium/high risk: NIB plus a Standard Certificate and/or Licence.
Output: the NIB is issued (free). This is your business identity and gateway to further permits.

Special cases

Home address as domicile. Allowed, but subject to zoning/spatial rules and local ordinances. Some areas restrict certain activities in residential zones; a virtual office may work if permitted for your KBLI.
Multiple business fields. You may list more than one KBLI, as long as you stay within the micro/small band and licensing is consistent.
Hiring employees. Allowed. Only the number of founders/shareholders is capped at one — not the number of staff.

Common problems and fixes

Symptom	Likely cause	Action	Escalation
Name rejected / “already registered”	Identical or too-similar name; non-compliant naming	Submit an alternative; avoid generic/near-duplicate names	Contact AHU support
Voucher expired / not read	Not paid before the deadline; wrong code	Order a new voucher via SIMPADHU and pay promptly	Check status in SIMPADHU
NIK/NPWP rejected / mismatch	Data out of sync with civil registry or tax office	Fix the data at the source first	Dukcapil / tax office
Application voided	Not confirmed within 7 days	Re-file from the start	—
OSS data doesn’t match AHU	NIB fails because details differ	Align name/address/KBLI across both systems	OSS helpdesk
Wrong KBLI	Chose a code that doesn’t fit the activity	File a data amendment (a separate PNBP applies)	Notary for larger changes

If data is wrong or documents are lost

Incorrect data after issuance (e.g., KBLI or capital): file an amendment in the AHU system; a separate PNBP applies.
Lost electronic documents: re-download from your AHU account (Transaction List). Everything is electronic, so nothing is permanently lost.
Need to become an ordinary PT: if you add shareholders or exceed the micro/small limits, convert to a persekutuan modal through a notary.

Obligations after the company exists

Deposit the paid-up capital (at least 25% of authorised capital) and file the electronic deposit proof within 60 days of the date the Statement of Establishment is registered.
Activate the entity NPWP and handle tax. A PT Perorangan may use the 0.5% final MSME income tax (PP No. 55/2022) for up to 4 years for a one-person Perseroan Perorangan — longer than the 3 years for an ordinary PT — where gross turnover is up to Rp4.8 billion a year. This time limit has been the subject of proposed extensions; confirm the current rule with the tax authority (DJP).
File an annual financial report to the Ministry of Law via SABH, within 6 months of the accounting period’s end (Article 12, PP No. 8/2021). Failure triggers escalating sanctions: written warnings, then suspension of system access, up to revocation of legal-entity status.
Open a company bank account to separate business and personal finances.
Convert to an ordinary PT if shareholders exceed one or the business outgrows the micro/small criteria.

Hand the prep to Naya

The time sink isn’t the clicking — it’s assembling the inputs: choosing a safe name, confirming the right KBLI, and setting the capital. Naya can put together a preparation package for you: the requirements list, initial KBLI options for you to verify, a cost estimate, and the list of outputs to download. Naya does not register the PT on your behalf; the official filing stays with you in AHU and OSS, so your account and data remain yours.

Questions that change what you do

Is the fee really just Rp50,000?

Yes. The state fee (PNBP) for registering a Perseroan Perorangan is Rp50,000, paid via a SIMPADHU billing code. The NIB in OSS and the entity NPWP are free. Extra costs only appear if you use a third-party agent.

Do I need a notary?

Not to establish a PT Perorangan — the electronic Statement of Establishment is enough. A notary is needed only when you convert it to an ordinary PT (for example, adding a shareholder).

Can I use my home address?

Yes, if it complies with zoning and local rules. Some areas restrict business activity in residential zones, so check your area’s spatial regulations first.

Can I list more than one business field (KBLI)?

Yes, as long as you stay within the micro/small band and licensing is consistent.

Can a PT Perorangan employ staff?

Yes. Only the number of founders/shareholders is limited to one, not the number of employees.

What if the business exceeds Rp5 billion?

It no longer meets the small-business criteria. You must convert to an ordinary PT via a notary.

Can one person hold two PT Perorangan at once?

Not in the same period. One person may establish only one Perseroan Perorangan per year.

What happens if I forget the financial report?

You receive escalating written warnings; if you still don’t file, your legal-entity system access can be suspended and the entity’s status risks revocation.

Sources & review

This guide was reviewed in July 2026. The links below include official sources (AHU, OSS, and the JDIH BPK law database) plus a few secondary explainer readings (e.g. DDTC, ukmindonesia.id, legalitas.org) for extra context, not official sources.

AHU Online — Perseroan Perorangan guide (account, SIMPADHU voucher, 7-day confirmation)
AHU Online — Establishment service
Perseroan Perorangan registration app (ptp.ahu.go.id)
OSS risk-based licensing (oss.go.id) — NIB issuance and risk-based permits
PP No. 8/2021 on Perseroan Perorangan (25%/60-day paid-up capital, one-per-year limit, conversion, financial report Art. 12) — PDF copy
PP No. 7/2021 on MSME criteria (micro capital ≤ Rp1 billion, small Rp1-5 billion)
DDTC — Registering PT Perorangan, Rp50,000 fee — secondary explainer
DDTC — PT Perorangan and the 0.5% final tax for 4 years — secondary explainer
Financial-report obligation and sanctions for PT Perorangan — secondary explainer

How to Register a PT Perorangan in Indonesia