Mandatory Annual Reporting for PT PMAs: Indonesia's New Corporate Compliance Law (Regulation 49/2025)

Corporate governance in Indonesia has undergone a major shift with the enactment of Ministry of Law (MoL) Regulation No. 49 of 2025. This regulation replaces the 2021 framework and introduces mandatory external reporting for what were previously internal company records.

From Internal Approval to Public Filing

Under the previous rules (Regulation No. 21 of 2021), a PT PMA was required to present its Annual Report to its General Meeting of Shareholders (GMS). This was largely an internal compliance matter.

The New Reality (Article 16 of Regulation 49/2025):

1. Mandatory Deeding: The GMS approval of the Annual Report must now be formalized in a Notarial Deed.
2. Mandatory Submission: This deed must be uploaded to the Ministry of Law's SABH system within 30 days of the deed's signature.
3. Strict Deadlines: The GMS must still occur within 6 months of the end of the financial year (typically June 30th for a December 31st year-end).

Stricter Scrutiny on "Ultimate Beneficial Owners" (UBO)

Transparency is the core of Regulation 49. The Ministry is cracking down on untraceable company control by mandating a complete UBO verification package for any corporate amendments.

If you want to change your company's directors, shareholders, address, or capital, you must now provide:

• Power of Attorney from the Board of Directors authorizing the notary to handle UBO data.
• Statement Letter from the Directors identifying the UBO.
• Consent Letter signed directly by the UBO, acknowledging their status.

Failure to provide these documents will result in an "administrative standstill," where the Ministry's system will reject all applications until the UBO data is verified.

Standardized Digital Compliance

The Ministry has phased out loosely formatted reporting in favor of standardized electronic forms within the SABH system. This shift ensures that all data provided—from establishment to dissolution—is consistent with supporting documents, as the system now performs auto-validation checks.

Compliance Checklist for 2026

To avoid administrative sanctions or having your company's legal access blocked, every PT PMA should follow these steps:

1. Schedule Your GMS Early: Ensure your Annual GMS happens by the end of June.
2. Engage a Notary: A notary must now deed the minutes of your annual GMS.
3. Audit Your UBO Data: Ensure your recorded Beneficial Owners are aware of the new requirements and are ready to sign the necessary consent letters.
4. Monitor Your SABH Status: Verify that your company has no outstanding reporting obligations that could trigger a system block.

Bali Zero Recommendation: Don't wait for your next license renewal to find out your company is "blocked." Proactive reporting is the only way to maintain operational continuity in the 2026 regulatory environment.

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