Shareholder KITAS Requirements in Indonesia 2026
Foreign shareholders in Indonesian companies have several KITAS options depending on their role and investment level.
Shareholder KITAS Options
Which KITAS for Shareholders?
Do you want to actively work in the company?
Investment Requirements for Shareholders
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Default Inputs
- Company Paid-Up Capital
- 5,000,000,000 IDR
- Your Ownership Percentage
- 30 %
Estimated Result
Estimated total
✅ Eligible for Investor KITAS (passive)
Rp 1.500.000.000
Minimum Thresholds
| KITAS Type | Investment Requirement |
|---|---|
| Investor KITAS (passive) | IDR 1,000,000,000 minimum personal investment |
| Director KITAS (working) | No minimum (company must meet IDR 10B) |
| Employee KITAS (working) | Not investment-based |
Three Paths for Shareholders
Shareholder KITAS Paths
Options based on role and investment
| Feature | Path 1: Pure Investor IDR 1B+ investment, no work | Path 2: Investor-Director Shareholder + Director role | Path 3: Working Shareholder Shareholder + employee role |
|---|---|---|---|
| RPTKA | Not required | Required | Required |
| DKP-TKA | Not required | Required | Required |
| Activities | Board meetings, dividends | Full business operations | Specific job role |
| Best For | Passive income | Running your business | Specialist work + equity |
Pure Investor (No Work)
If you're a passive shareholder:
What You CAN Do
- Attend annual general meetings
- Participate in shareholder decisions
- Receive dividends
- Review company reports
- Visit your investment
What You CANNOT Do
- Manage daily operations
- Direct employees
- Sign contracts as company rep
- Represent company to clients
- Make operational decisions
Immigration can question if you're "really" just an investor if you're constantly at the office. Keep your activities clearly passive if using Investor KITAS.
Documents for Shareholder KITAS
All Shareholders Need
- Passport (24+ months validity)
- Passport photos (4x6, red background)
- CV/Resume
- Company deed showing shareholding
For Investor KITAS (Passive)
- Proof of capital deposit (IDR 1B+ your share)
- Bank statements
- Share certificate (if available)
- NIB and company documents
For Working Shareholder (Director/Employee)
- All above documents
- RPTKA application documents
- Job description
- Qualifications (degree, experience)
Multiple Shareholders
If your PT PMA has multiple foreign shareholders:
| Shareholders | Investment per Person | Total Company Capital |
|---|---|---|
| 1 foreigner | IDR 1B+ | IDR 10B minimum |
| 2 foreigners | IDR 1B+ each = IDR 2B+ | IDR 10B minimum |
| 3 foreigners | IDR 1B+ each = IDR 3B+ | IDR 10B minimum |
For Investor KITAS, each foreign shareholder must have at least IDR 1 billion invested in their name. You cannot split one IDR 1B between two people.
Shareholder Without KITAS?
Not all shareholders need KITAS:
When KITAS Not Required
- You live outside Indonesia
- You visit on tourist/business visa only
- You don't need to work in Indonesia
- You only attend occasional meetings
When KITAS Recommended
- You want to live in Indonesia
- You need to be present regularly
- You want to manage the business
- You want stability/long-term stay
Path to Permanent Residency
Shareholders can work toward KITAP (permanent stay):
- 3 consecutive years on KITAS (same category)
- Good compliance record
- Maintained investment (if investor)
- Apply for KITAP (5-year permit)
- 5-year validity - Multiple entry - Easier extensions - More stability - Path to naturalization (optional)
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