01 / MEMBERS
Membership-Based
Members form the core of the cooperative and participate in decision-making through the Members' Meeting.
Cooperative Establishment Services in Indonesia
Cooperative Registration & Legal Entity Approval in Indonesia
Sea Digitalis assists with the establishment of Indonesian cooperatives, from preparing the founders and organizational structure, establishment meeting and Articles of Association to the Notarial Deed, legal entity approval and post-establishment administration.
- ✓ Establishment Meeting
- ✓ Notarial Deed
- ✓ Legal Entity Approval
- ✓ Business Administration
Primary Cooperative Structure
Legal Entity
≥ 9
Primary Cooperative Founders
Individual founders
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Members' Meeting
Highest authority
Management Board
Management
Supervisory Board
Supervision
01
Establishment Meeting
Agreement of the founders
02
Deed & Articles
Prepared through a Notary
03
Legal Entity Approval
Cooperative legal status
What Is a Cooperative in Indonesia?
A cooperative is a business entity whose members consist of individuals or cooperative legal entities and which carries out its activities based on cooperative principles and the principle of kinship. A cooperative obtains legal entity status after its establishment has been approved in accordance with Indonesian law.
Understanding Cooperatives
Key Characteristics of an Indonesian Cooperative
A cooperative has a different ownership and governance structure from a limited liability company (PT), partnership, or foundation. Membership and the economic interests of members are central to its structure.
02 / LEGAL ENTITY
Legal Entity Status
A cooperative acquires legal entity status after obtaining the required approval under the applicable cooperative legal entity administration procedure.
03 / PRINCIPLES
Cooperative Principles
Cooperative activities are based on cooperative principles and Indonesia's principle of kinship or asas kekeluargaan.
04 / GOVERNANCE
Members' Meeting
The Members' Meeting is the highest authority within the cooperative under cooperative law and its Articles of Association.
Types of Cooperative
Primary or Secondary Cooperative?
Before starting the registration process, it is important to determine whether the intended structure is a Primary Cooperative or a Secondary Cooperative.
Primary Cooperative
Formed by Individual Members
≥ 9 Individuals
Minimum founders for a Primary Cooperative
A Primary Cooperative is formed by individual members and may be established by at least 9 individuals. Its establishment is based on the shared economic interests and service needs of its members.
Secondary Cooperative
Formed by Cooperative Legal Entities
≥ 3 Cooperatives
Minimum founders for a Secondary Cooperative
A Secondary Cooperative is established by at least 3 cooperatives that already have legal entity status. It is intended to serve shared interests and the needs of its cooperative members.
Governance Structure
Members' Meeting, Management Board & Supervisory Board
The cooperative governance structure should be prepared from the establishment stage so that the division of authority and management is clearly reflected in the Articles of Association.
Highest Authority
Members' Meeting
The Members' Meeting is the highest authority within the cooperative and serves as the forum for members to make decisions in accordance with applicable law and the Articles of Association.
Management
Management Board
The Management Board manages the cooperative and implements decisions of the Members' Meeting in accordance with its duties, authority, and Articles of Association.
Supervision
Supervisory Board
The Supervisory Board supervises the implementation of policies and management of the cooperative in accordance with the applicable requirements.
Documents & Information
Requirements to Establish a Cooperative in Indonesia
The specific requirements depend on the cooperative structure, activities, and organizational arrangements. Information on the founders and the results of the establishment meeting must be prepared for the Notarial Deed and legal entity approval process.
Identification documents of the cooperative founders.
Proposed cooperative name.
Registered domicile and address of the cooperative.
Purpose, objectives and proposed business activities.
Details and composition of the Management Board.
Details and composition of the Supervisory Board.
Membership provisions to be included in the
Articles of Association.
Capital and member contribution arrangements
applicable to the cooperative.
Minutes or record of the Establishment Meeting.
Additional supporting documents depending on the
cooperative and its business activities.
ESTABLISHMENT
MEETING
MEETING
Why Is the Establishment Meeting Important?
The formation of a cooperative begins with an establishment meeting attended by its founders. The meeting is used to discuss and approve fundamental matters such as the cooperative's name and domicile, purpose and objectives, business activities, membership, Management Board, Supervisory Board, capital arrangements, and other provisions to be incorporated into the Articles of Association and Deed of Establishment.
Scope of Services
Sea Digitalis Cooperative Registration Services
We assist with preparing the cooperative structure from the initial stage through legal entity approval and post-establishment administration, depending on your needs.
Initial Consultation
Review of the founders, members, objectives, business activities and proposed legal structure.
Structure Preparation
Preparation of membership, Management Board, Supervisory Board and other structural matters.
Cooperative Name
Preparation and checking of the proposed cooperative name before proceeding with the Deed of Establishment.
Establishment Meeting
Assistance in preparing the information and resolutions required for the cooperative establishment meeting.
Deed of Establishment
Coordination of the Deed of Establishment and Articles of Association through a Notary.
Legal Entity Approval
Submission of the cooperative establishment for legal entity approval through the applicable administrative system.
Beneficial Ownership
Assistance with beneficial ownership identification and administration in accordance with applicable Indonesian requirements.
OSS & Business Licensing
Assistance with business licensing where required based on the cooperative's business activities.
Post-Establishment
Assistance with additional administration and compliance requirements based on the agreed scope.
Registration Process
Cooperative Registration Process in Indonesia
The process should begin with the appropriate cooperative structure before proceeding to the Deed of Establishment, legal entity approval and business licensing.
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Consultation
Identify the cooperative type, members, objectives and intended activities.
02
Founder Preparation
Review the number and information of the cooperative founders.
03
Cooperative Name
Prepare and check the proposed cooperative name.
04
Establishment Meeting
Discuss and approve the fundamental matters relating to the establishment.
05
Articles of Association
Prepare the cooperative's governing provisions based on the establishment meeting.
06
Notarial Deed
Execute the Cooperative Deed of Establishment through a Notary.
07
Legal Entity Approval
Submit the establishment to obtain cooperative legal entity status.
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Further Administration
Complete additional business administration and licensing depending on the cooperative's activities.
After Establishment
Legal Entity Approval Is Not the End of Compliance
After obtaining legal entity status, the cooperative remains subject to governance, administration and licensing obligations relevant to its activities.
Corporate Governance
Operate the cooperative in accordance with its Articles of Association, Members' Meeting decisions and applicable cooperative regulations.
Beneficial Ownership
Identify and maintain beneficial ownership information in accordance with applicable Indonesian requirements.
Business Licensing
Obtain an NIB and other risk-based business licenses where required for the activities conducted.
Reporting & Compliance
Maintain relevant reporting, administration and sector-specific compliance requirements.
Service Fees
How Much Does It Cost to Establish a Cooperative?
The service fee depends on the type of cooperative, proposed activities, document requirements, organizational structure and the scope of administration required.
Cooperative Registration
Establishment & Legal Entity Approval
Request Quotation
Based on the cooperative structure and required scope
- ✓ Initial structure consultation
- ✓ Review of founder information
- ✓ Cooperative name and structure preparation
- ✓ Establishment meeting preparation
- ✓ Coordination of the Notarial Deed
- ✓ Legal entity approval process
- ✓ Further administration based on the service scope
Legal Framework
Legal Basis for Cooperatives in Indonesia
Establishing and operating a cooperative requires compliance with Indonesia's cooperative legislation, legal entity administration rules, business licensing framework and other regulations relevant to its activities.
Law No. 25 of 1992
Provides the principal legal framework governing cooperatives in Indonesia, as subsequently affected by later legislation.
Government Regulation No. 7 of 2021
Regulates facilitation, protection and empowerment of cooperatives and micro, small and medium enterprises.
Minister of Law Regulation No. 13 of 2025
Regulates approval of Cooperative Deeds of Establishment, amendments to the Articles of Association and dissolution of cooperatives.
Government Regulation No. 28 of 2025
Provides the framework for Risk-Based Business Licensing applicable to business activities requiring licensing through OSS.
Additional sector-specific requirements may apply depending
on the cooperative's activities. Cooperatives should also
consider beneficial ownership requirements and any other
administrative or licensing obligations applicable to their
business activities.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Cooperative Registration
Key questions about founders, legal entity status, establishment meetings, governance, Notarial Deeds, NIB and cooperative registration in Indonesia.
A cooperative is a business entity whose members consist of individuals or cooperative legal entities and which carries out its activities based on cooperative principles and the principle of kinship.
Yes. A cooperative obtains legal entity status after its Deed of Establishment has received the required approval in accordance with the applicable cooperative legal entity administration procedure.
A Primary Cooperative may be established by at least 9 individuals. A Secondary Cooperative is established by at least 3 cooperatives that already have legal entity status.
A Primary Cooperative consists of individual members, while a Secondary Cooperative consists of cooperative legal entities. Their founder structures and membership arrangements are therefore different.
Yes. The formation process includes an establishment meeting attended by the founders. The resolutions of this meeting form the basis for the Articles of Association and the Cooperative Deed of Establishment.
The Cooperative Deed of Establishment is prepared through a Notary in accordance with the applicable requirements and is subsequently submitted for legal entity approval.
The Members' Meeting is the highest authority within a cooperative. Its authority is exercised in accordance with applicable cooperative law and the Articles of Association.
The Management Board is responsible for managing the cooperative, while the Supervisory Board supervises the implementation of policies and management in accordance with applicable requirements.
If the cooperative conducts business activities that fall within Indonesia's Risk-Based Business Licensing framework, an NIB and other business licenses may be required depending on the KBLI classification, risk level and activities conducted.
Cooperatives are among the forms of corporations that must apply Indonesia's beneficial ownership requirements, including identifying and maintaining information on their beneficial owners in accordance with applicable regulations.
Yes. A cooperative is a business entity and may conduct business activities in accordance with its purpose, objectives, Articles of Association and the licensing requirements applicable to those activities.
The timeline depends on the readiness of founder information, the establishment meeting, cooperative name process, preparation and execution of the Notarial Deed, legal entity approval and any additional administration or licensing required.
The cost depends on the type of cooperative, founder structure, activities, required documents and scope of services. Sea Digitalis can provide a quotation after reviewing the proposed cooperative structure and requirements.
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Ready to Establish a Cooperative in Indonesia?
Tell us about your proposed cooperative and its activities. Sea Digitalis can assist with reviewing the founder and membership structure, Management Board, Supervisory Board, establishment meeting, Deed of Establishment, legal entity approval and required business administration.
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