Home Blog Super News: 45 Additional Business Fields no Longer Have to Apply for Additional Licenses Business Licenses | Business Setup | Indonesia | Legal Updates Super News: 45 Additional Business Fields no Longer Have to Apply for Additional Licenses InCorp Editorial Team 20 September 2019 6 minutes reading time Table of Contents OSS Guarantees Faster and More Convenient Business Licensing Process Update on Business License in Indonesia: 45 Additional KBLIs No Longer Required to Apply for Additional Licenses Notes for PT PMA Consult with Experts before Incorporating Your Business in Indonesia Just like in every other country, when it comes to starting a business in Indonesia, you will have to navigate a number of government offices at local and provincial levels to apply for a business license. Different regions in Indonesia may require different types of licenses before entrepreneurs can start running their businesses. Good news for investors, both local and foreign, the government of Indonesia has come up with more efficient ways to encourage investments into the country. Previously, the government made a successful attempt to make Indonesia a business-friendly country by simplifying the business license application process through the implementation of what is called the Online Single Submission (OSS) system. Now, the government has added 45 business fields (Klasifikasi Baku Lapangan Usaha Indonesia – KBLI) that can start operations once they have obtained Business Identification Number (Nomor Induk Berusaha – NIB) through OSS without having to apply for additional licenses such as tourism license. OSS Guarantees Faster and More Convenient Business Licensing Process OSS is an integrated web-based business permit application that allows the business license application in Indonesia to happen as fast as two hours, making OSS is an ideal example of a fast, affordable, and certain licensing service model. Business owners and investors from anywhere across the world can now access the OSS system online anywhere and anytime. As briefly mentioned above, a business license is required for any business activities and companies operating in Indonesia, including foreign-owned companies (PT PMA). With the implementation of OSS that has been effective since July 2018, all business entities will have to register online. After the completion of registration at OSS, each business will automatically get a NIB one day after the registration, provided that all required documents are complete. A Business License (Surat Izin Usaha Perdagangan – SIUP) will also be granted alongside the NIB if your business does not require other licenses, which depends on the business sector your company is engaged in. Update on Business License in Indonesia: 45 Additional KBLIs No Longer Required to Apply for Additional Licenses If you intend to run a business in one of the following fields, you will not have to apply for any additional licenses. Once you have secured your NIB and SIUP, you can start your business operations in Indonesia immediately. KBLI Code Business Field (Indonesian) Business Field (English) 52240 Penanganan kargo (Bongkar muat barang) Cargo & logistics (Loading & Discharging) 56103 Kedai Makanan Eatery 56304 Kedai Minuman Drink stall (coffee shop, juice counter,etc) 56305 Rumah/kedai obat tradisional Traditional and/or herbal medicine 71204 Jasa inspeksi teknik instalasi Technical installation 74201 Aktivitas fotografi Photography 80200 Aktivitas jasa sistem keamanan Security system 85500 Aktivitas penunjang pendidikan Education and/or training 36001 Penampungan,penjernihan dan penyaluran air minum Water tank, purifier and distribution of drinking water 36003 Aktivitas penunjang pengelolaan air Water management system 56104 Penyediaan makanan keliling / tempat tidak tetap Food huckster 56109 Restoran dan penyediaan makanan keliling Food merchant (i.e food truck) 56306 Penyediaan minuman keliling Drinks huckster 59201 Aktivitas perekaman suara Recording studio 59202 Aktivitas penerbitan musik dan buku musik Music publisher 79112 Agen perjalanan bukan wisata Travel agency (i.e ticketing) 81100 Aktivitas penyedia gabungan jasa penunjang fasilitas Service provider for supporting facilities 81290 Aktivitas kebersihan bangunan dan industri lainnya Cleaning service 82110 Aktivitas penyedia gabungan jasa administrasi kantor Supporting activities for office administration 82200 Aktivitas call center Call center 82302 Event organizer Event organizer 82910 Aktivitas debt collection dan biro kredit Debt collection 82990 Aktivitas jasa penunjang usaha lainnya YTDL Other supporting activities undefined in other categories 90003 Aktivitas penunjang hiburan Entertainer (i.e. photographer, make-up artist) 91025 Taman budaya Cultural park management 91029 Wisata budaya lainnya Others cultural tourism activities 92000 Aktivitas perjudian dan pertaruhan Gambling (online and offline) 96910 Aktivitas pemakanan dan kegiatan YBDI Funeral 93299 Aktivitas hiburan dan rekreasi lainnya YTDL Other amusement and recreation activities 35104 Aktivitas penunjang kelistrikan Others supporting electrical system 70100 Aktivitas kantor pusat Headquarters / office management 70202 Aktivitas konsultasi transportasi Consulting related to transportation 70203 Aktivitas kehumasan Public relations 73100 Periklanan Advertising 74901 Aktivitas penerjemah Interpreter/Translation 74902 Aktivitas konsultasi bisnis dan broker bisnis Business consultancy and brokerage 77210 Sewa guna usaha tanpa hak opsi alat rekreasi dan olahraga Lease for sport equipment & outdoor activities without option rights 77291 Aktivitas sewa guna usaha tanpa hak opsi alat pesta Lease for party equipment without option rights 77292 Aktivitas sewa guna usaha tanpa hak opsi barang keperluan rumah tangga dan pribadi Lease for household equipment without option rights 77293 Sewa guna usaha tanpa hak opsi barang hasil pencetakan dan penerbitan Lease for publishing goods without option rights 77294 Sewa guna usaha tanpa hak opsi bunga dan tanaman hias Lease for flower and plants without option rights 77295 Sewa guna usaha tanpa hak opsi alat musik Lease for music instrument without option rights 77299 Aktivitas sewa guna usaha tanpa hak opsi barang keperluan rumah tangga dan pribadi lainnya Lease for others household equipment without option rights 77303 Aktivitas sewa guna usaha tanpa hak opsi alat transportasi air Lease for water transportation vehicle without option rights 77400 Aktivitas sewa guna usaha tanpa hak opsi aset non finansial, bukan hak cipta Lease for non-financial assets without option rights For more information about KBLI, check out Cekindo’s E-Library. Notes for PT PMA If your company is a PT PMA, you will still need to satisfy the requirements for the establishment of PT PMA, such as the limitation of foreign ownership as regulated under the Negative Investment List (Daftar Negatif Investasi – DNI), the minimum paid-up capital, and the investment plan. To know more about PT PMA and the benefits it offers to foreign entrepreneurs, read Registering a PT PMA in Indonesia. Consult with Experts before Incorporating Your Business in Indonesia To ensure seamless business incorporation in Indonesia, it is always best to consult with experts. Consisting of a team of professional consultants and legal specialists, Cekindo has been assisting thousands of clients wanting to start or expand businesses to Indonesia. Start right by engaging one of our specialists for free. Fill in the form below or visit one of our offices that are situated in Jakarta, Bali, and Semarang. Read Full Bio Verified by Hotdo Nauli Senior Legal & Delivery Manager at InCorp Indonesia Hotdo heads the Legal and Delivery team at InCorp Indonesia, managing Product Registration, Legal Advisory, and Business Licensing. With over 8 years of experience, she focuses on compliance and integrity, ensuring all client operations align with Indonesian laws and regulatory standards, including contract reviews and sector-specific licenses. She is also a licensed advocate and a member of the Indonesian Advocates Association (PERADI). Frequently Asked Questions What is the difference between PT and CV? You can find the difference below: PT: limited liability company (shareholders are not legally liable for company liabilities) CV: a proprietary company where liability falls on the shareholders Can a PMA company hire expats in Indonesia? Yes, PMA companies in Indonesia can hire expatriates, but certain positions are restricted by the Ministry of Manpower. Expatriates need both working and stay permits, and employers must employ Indonesian counterparts for each expatriate employee, typically at a ratio of at least one Indonesian counterpart per expatriate. How A PMA company can be eligible to conduct import activities? What licenses and procedures are necessary while engaging in import-related activities? A PMA company in Indonesia must obtain an NIB, which also functions as: Importer Identification Number (Angka Pengenal Impor or API) Producer Importer Identification Number (Angka Pengenal Impor Produsen or API-P), which is required for the import of machinery and equipment, goods, and materials used in production. General Importer Identification Number (Angka Pengenal Impor Umum or API-U), which is required for the import of specific goods for trading purposes, is grouped under one section in the Customs Classification System. Customs Identification Number (Nomor Identitas Kepabeanan or NIK), It functions as an identifying document for the applicable Customs and Excise authorities during the customs clearance process. Some goods may face limitations or restrictions on importation in Indonesia, potentially requiring additional approval from the Ministry of Trade. Recommendations from technical ministries like Industry or Agriculture may influence these approvals. Can a PMA company keep non-Rupiah bookkeeping and use a language other than Indonesian? For tax purposes in Indonesia, companies must maintain their books in Rupiah, using the Indonesian language, and store them within the country. Exceptions for using USD and English in bookkeeping require prior notification to the authorities and any use of languages other than Indonesian needs approval from the Ministry of Finance. Get in touch with us. 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