Registering an Indonesian Company as a Foreign Founder: Investor or Work Visa?
An E28A investor route depends on a qualifying investment in the sponsoring Indonesian company. A founder with a smaller holding or a different role may need a work route instead.
TL;DR
- Confirm the company is properly established and acting as the sponsor.
- Check the investor shareholding threshold against current E28A rules.
- Document the founder’s operational role before choosing a visa.
What does E28A require?
The official description reviewed for this site lists evidence of at least IDR 10 billion in shares in the sponsoring company, plus company and financial records. This is a route-specific condition, not a general company-registration rule.
What if the shareholding is lower?
Do not present E28A as available without review. The company role and a possible work visa need separate analysis.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does company ownership automatically permit work?
No automatic conclusion follows from ownership alone. Match the actual role and investment to the current visa rules.
About Atelix
Atelix helps applicants compare Indonesian visa routes, check eligibility and organise documents before submission. Our pre-qualification review flags gaps for the selected route, with support from our team for questions that need a closer look. Indonesian Immigration makes the final visa and stay-permit decisions.