Licenses and permits
If the project meets with BKPM approval, an initial
investment approval will be issued, which permits the
process of the establishment of the company to get
started until it obtains legal status from the MOLHR and is
registered in the Company Registry with the MOT. Once
a PMA company is established, it is necessary to apply to
BKPM for a Principle License (for manufacturing company)
or Permanent Business License (for services company).
These licenses will enable the company to apply for other
necessary licenses: import licenses, permit for factory
location, work permits for expatriates and Nuisance Act
Permit. The Principle License normally has up to a five year
validity (which can be extended). The Principle License can
only be used until the PMA reaches the commencement of
commercial operations or production.