KBLI 03153: Capture/Collection of Protected Mol… · Open

KBLI 03153: Capture/Collection of Protected Mol… · Open · carve-outs

§ 01

Foreign investment rules

Indonesia's BUPM (Investment Business Fields) regulation places this code into one of five tracks. The track determines whether a foreign investor (PMA) can operate in this activity at all, and under what conditions.

Status · Open with carve-outs

Open to foreign investment, with carve-outs

KBLI 03153 is open as a class — a 100% foreign-owned PT PMA can be incorporated under this code — but Pres. Reg. 10/2021 carves out 1 specific sub-activity that are off-limits or restricted for foreign capital. The rest of the activity remains open to PMA. The carved-out items are listed below; any of them needs to be either avoided, served via an Indonesian operator, or structured around case-by-case.

Listed restrictions

Prohibited activities

The capture of fish species listed in Appendix I of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).

§ 02

How we handle your KBLI 03153 setup

Emerhub is a corporate-services provider in Indonesia. We do the legal and regulatory legwork for foreign investors so you can focus on the business itself. Here's what the engagement looks like.

1
Confirm the optimal structure for your business
2–3 business days
We confirm KBLI 03153 is the right primary code for your business, advise on secondary codes you may also need, and finalize the holding structure with you before any filing.
What we need from you
- Founders' passport copies and proof of residence
- Intended share split and board composition
2
Incorporate your PT PMA
7–10 business days
We draft the Articles of Association before a notary, register the entity with the Ministry of Law & Human Rights (Kemenkumham), and obtain the company's tax ID (NPWP). Under BKPM Reg. 5/2025, paid-up capital is IDR 2.5 billion (~USD 160K) — the cash actually deposited at incorporation. The IDR 10 billion+ figure many sources still cite is the total investment commitment per KBLI, realised over time via your LKPM reports.

Get an exact quote and timeline for KBLI 03153, scoped to your specific business plan.

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§ 05

Licensing requirements in detail

Specific permits, application requirements and ongoing obligations vary by business scale and the sub-activity within this KBLI. We file these on your behalf — this section is for transparency on what we'll be handling. Switch between scales below; by default we show Large (the PMA scale).

Sub-activity scope

This group includes businesses or activities utilizing protected species of the Mollusca taxon and/or CITES Appendix species in accordance with their protection regulations, which live in marine, freshwater, and brackish waters for research and commercial development activities, breeding, domestic trade, foreign trade, and aquaria resulting from the capture of Mollusca examples included in this group: Tridacna spp (Giant Clam) and Strombus gigas (Queen Conch). This group does not include capture for the purpose of trading fully protected species of the Mollusca taxon, which are prohibited from circulation based on national regulations and/or listed in CITES Appendix I, such as: Nautilus spp, Hippopus hippopus, Hippopus porcellanus, Cassis cornuta, and Charonia tritonis.

What's required to operate

NIB

Preparation only — additional permit needed below

Operating License (Izin)

Important: NIB is issued for the preparation stage. Commercial operation requires a full Operating License (Izin) issued by the competent ministry after a substantive review of the operator's capability, facility, and compliance. Operating with NIB alone exposes the entity to penalties, blacklisting, and contract invalidation.

Processing time

17Days

Statutory turnaround

Application requirements

Documents and capabilities you must demonstrate at registration

01Application for a Letter of Permit for the Utilization of Protected Fish Species (SIPJI) and/or those included in the CITES Appendix, sourced from nature.
02Proposal/document
03Field verification report and
04Proof of payment for Non-Tax State Revenue

Ongoing obligations

Compliance and reporting duties throughout operation

01Pay Non-Tax State Revenue in accordance with the provisions of the legislation.
02Submit stock reports and utilization realization periodically.
03Submit export quota proposals.
04Submit a proposal for the quota of extraction/capture.
05Prepare supporting facilities and infrastructure according to the type of utilization activity.
06Prepare human resources according to the type of utilization activities.
07Prepare and archive the legal documents proving the origin of ownership of the type of fish to be utilized.
08Prepare transport documents in the form of Domestic Fish Transport Letter (SAJI-DN) when conducting transportation activities between provincial regions.
09Prepare transport documents in the form of a Foreign Fish Transport Letter (SAJI-LN) when exporting goods abroad.
10Implementing provisions on Animal Welfare in the context of conducting activities related to the maintenance and transportation of live fish.
11Comply with the provisions regarding the protection status and utilization of protected fish species and/or fish species listed in the CITES Appendix.

Issuing authority

The authority that issues the license depends on your situation.

Authority	Applies when
Minister/Head of Agency	All
Minister/Head of Agency	Foreign Investment

Speak to Emerhub

Get your KBLI 03153 setup handled end-to-end.

Emerhub is a corporate-services provider in Indonesia. We handle PT PMA incorporation, licensing, tax registration and monthly compliance — so you focus on operating the business.

Get a quote for KBLI 03153

§ 01

Foreign investment rules

Status · Open with carve-outs

Open to foreign investment, with carve-outs

Listed restrictions

Prohibited activities

The capture of fish species listed in Appendix I of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).

§ 02

How we handle your KBLI 03153 setup

Emerhub is a corporate-services provider in Indonesia. We do the legal and regulatory legwork for foreign investors so you can focus on the business itself. Here's what the engagement looks like.

1
Confirm the optimal structure for your business
2–3 business days
We confirm KBLI 03153 is the right primary code for your business, advise on secondary codes you may also need, and finalize the holding structure with you before any filing.
What we need from you
- Founders' passport copies and proof of residence
- Intended share split and board composition
2
Incorporate your PT PMA
7–10 business days
We draft the Articles of Association before a notary, register the entity with the Ministry of Law & Human Rights (Kemenkumham), and obtain the company's tax ID (NPWP). Under BKPM Reg. 5/2025, paid-up capital is IDR 2.5 billion (~USD 160K) — the cash actually deposited at incorporation. The IDR 10 billion+ figure many sources still cite is the total investment commitment per KBLI, realised over time via your LKPM reports.

Get an exact quote and timeline for KBLI 03153, scoped to your specific business plan.

Request a quote

§ 05

Licensing requirements in detail

Sub-activity scope

What's required to operate

NIB

Preparation only — additional permit needed below

Operating License (Izin)

Processing time

17Days

Statutory turnaround

Application requirements

Documents and capabilities you must demonstrate at registration

01Application for a Letter of Permit for the Utilization of Protected Fish Species (SIPJI) and/or those included in the CITES Appendix, sourced from nature.
02Proposal/document
03Field verification report and
04Proof of payment for Non-Tax State Revenue

Ongoing obligations

Compliance and reporting duties throughout operation

01Pay Non-Tax State Revenue in accordance with the provisions of the legislation.
02Submit stock reports and utilization realization periodically.
03Submit export quota proposals.
04Submit a proposal for the quota of extraction/capture.
05Prepare supporting facilities and infrastructure according to the type of utilization activity.
06Prepare human resources according to the type of utilization activities.
07Prepare and archive the legal documents proving the origin of ownership of the type of fish to be utilized.
08Prepare transport documents in the form of Domestic Fish Transport Letter (SAJI-DN) when conducting transportation activities between provincial regions.
09Prepare transport documents in the form of a Foreign Fish Transport Letter (SAJI-LN) when exporting goods abroad.
10Implementing provisions on Animal Welfare in the context of conducting activities related to the maintenance and transportation of live fish.
11Comply with the provisions regarding the protection status and utilization of protected fish species and/or fish species listed in the CITES Appendix.

Issuing authority

The authority that issues the license depends on your situation.

Authority	Applies when
Minister/Head of Agency	All
Minister/Head of Agency	Foreign Investment

Speak to Emerhub

Get your KBLI 03153 setup handled end-to-end.

Emerhub is a corporate-services provider in Indonesia. We handle PT PMA incorporation, licensing, tax registration and monthly compliance — so you focus on operating the business.

Get a quote for KBLI 03153

§ 03

What is KBLI 03153?

A plain-English explanation of this classification and the businesses it covers.

KBLI 03153 (Capture/Taking of Protected Mollusks and/or CITES Appendix Mollusks) is the 5-digit Indonesian Standard Industrial Classification code for capture/collection of protected mollusca and/or included in the cites appendix. It sits within Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries under the subgroup Capture/Harvest of Protected Fish Species and/or Those Listed in CITES Appendix (major group 03) in the official KBLI 2020 taxonomy maintained by Statistics Indonesia (BPS).

This group includes businesses or activities related to the capture of protected Mollusca species and/or CITES Appendix species in accordance with their protection regulations, which live in marine, freshwater, and brackish waters for research and commercial development, breeding, domestic trade, foreign trade, aquaria, exchange, and maintenance for pleasure. Examples of Mollusca included in this group are: Tridacna spp. (Giant Clam) and Strombus gigas (Queen Conch). This group does not include capture for the purpose of trading fully protected Mollusca species, which are prohibited from circulation based on national regulations and/or listed in CITES Appendix I, such as: Nautilus spp., Hippopus hippopus, Hippopus porcellanus, Cassis cornuta, and Charonia tritonis.

Who needs KBLI 03153?

Any Indonesian or foreign-owned entity that intends to operate in capture/collection of protected mollusca and/or included in the cites appendix as a primary or secondary business activity must select this code on its NIB (Business Identification Number). The selected code determines the licensing instruments required, the issuing authority, and the ongoing compliance obligations.

Why does the code matter?

Indonesia's OSS Risk-Based Approach uses the KBLI code to determine three things: (1) whether foreign investment is permitted and at what cap, (2) the risk-based licensing instruments required, and (3) the authority that issues each instrument. Choosing the wrong code can delay or invalidate your license.

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Common questions about KBLI 03153

What is KBLI 03153?

KBLI 03153 (Capture/Taking of Protected Mollusks and/or CITES Appendix Mollusks) is the 5-digit Indonesian Standard Industrial Classification code for capture/collection of protected mollusca and/or included in the cites appendix. It sits within the Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries category in the official KBLI 2020 taxonomy maintained by Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS).

Can foreign investors operate under KBLI 03153?

Yes, KBLI 03153 is open to PMA at the class level, but Pres. Reg. 10/2021 carves out specific sub-activities that are restricted. A foreign investor can operate the unrestricted slices subject to the same BKPM Reg. 5/2025 capital rules.

What is the risk level of KBLI 03153?

KBLI 03153's risk levels per business scale: Micro High, Small High, Medium High, Large High. Foreign-owned entities (PT PMA) must register at the Large scale.

What licenses does KBLI 03153 require?

NIB + Operating Licence (Izin). KBLI 03153 is High risk at Large scale, so the Operating Licence requires substantive sector-regulator approval before the business can operate. Expect a multi-month review with technical submissions.

What is the minimum capital for a PT PMA under KBLI 03153?

BKPM Reg. 5/2025 default applies: IDR 2.5 billion paid-up capital at incorporation + IDR 10 billion+ total investment commitment per KBLI registered, realized over time and reported quarterly via LKPM.

How long does it take to register a business under KBLI 03153?

PT PMA setup typically takes 4-8 weeks: AHU registration (1-2 weeks), NIB issuance via OSS (immediate to 1 week), bank account opening (2-4 weeks). The licensing cycle for KBLI 03153 specifically takes 17 days at the Large business scale.

Is KBLI 03153 eligible for Indonesian tax incentives?

Not on the Tax Holiday or Tax Allowance priority lists. KBLI 03153 businesses pay the standard 22% PPh Badan; Super Tax Deduction (300% R&D / 200% vocational training) may still apply for qualifying expenses.

Which authority issues the KBLI 03153 license?

Authority depends on the investor profile. For PMA: Minister/Head of Agency. For domestic SME scale: typically Governor (for Provincial scope) or Regent/Mayor (Regency/City scope). Specific mapping is in §1 of this page.

What other permits beyond the NIB does KBLI 03153 need?

Beyond the NIB, no specific auxiliary permits (PB UMKU) are recorded for KBLI 03153. Sector-specific obligations may still apply — verify with the relevant ministry.

What KBLI codes are similar to 03153?

KBLIs in the same subgroup 0315: 03151 (Class Name Capture/Collection of Protected Finfish (Pisces) and/or Included in the CITES Appendix); 03152 (Capture/Collection of Protected Crustacea and/or Included in the CITES Appendix); 03154 (Capture/Collection of Protected Coelenterates and/or Those Included in the CITES Appendix); 03155 (Capture/Collection of Protected Echinodermata and/or Included in the CITES Appendix); 03156 (Capture/Collection of Protected Amphibians and/or Included in the CITES Appendix). These are closely related activities — see the related-codes section below for full list.

What you’ll need to operate under KBLI 03153

Foreign investment rules

Open to foreign investment, with carve-outs

Prohibited activities

How we handle your KBLI 03153 setup

Confirm the optimal structure for your business

Incorporate your PT PMA

Licensing requirements in detail

Application requirements

Ongoing obligations

Issuing authority

Related codes in Capture/Harvest of Protected Fish Species and/or Those Listed in CITES Appendix

Get your KBLI 03153 setup handled end-to-end.

Open to PMA, with sub-activity carve-outs.

What's specific to this sector

KBLI 03153 at a glance

What you’ll need to operate under KBLI 03153

Foreign investment rules

Open to foreign investment, with carve-outs

Prohibited activities

How we handle your KBLI 03153 setup

Confirm the optimal structure for your business

Incorporate your PT PMA

Licensing requirements in detail

Application requirements

Ongoing obligations

Issuing authority

Related codes in Capture/Harvest of Protected Fish Species and/or Those Listed in CITES Appendix

Get your KBLI 03153 setup handled end-to-end.

We obtain your NIB

Secure your full Operating License (Izin)

Hand-off to ongoing compliance

What is KBLI 03153?

Who needs KBLI 03153?

Why does the code matter?

Under the upcoming KBLI 2025

Reorganised in KBLI 2025

Risk level by business scale

Micro

Small

Medium

Large

Common questions about KBLI 03153

What is KBLI 03153?

Can foreign investors operate under KBLI 03153?

What is the risk level of KBLI 03153?

What licenses does KBLI 03153 require?

What is the minimum capital for a PT PMA under KBLI 03153?

How long does it take to register a business under KBLI 03153?

Is KBLI 03153 eligible for Indonesian tax incentives?

Which authority issues the KBLI 03153 license?

What other permits beyond the NIB does KBLI 03153 need?

What KBLI codes are similar to 03153?