10215Fish Fermentation Industry
Industri Peragian/Fermentasi Ikan
Last updated · Sourced from OSS Indonesia
This group includes the processing and preservation of fish (finfish/pisces) through fermentation processes, such as the fermentation of peda, fish sauce, and fish paste.
Key facts for KBLI 10215
The essentials a foreign investor needs to know before reading the rest of this page.
100% foreign ownership permitted at class level — with sub-activity carve-outs KBLI 10215 is open to PT PMA, but Pres. Reg. 10/2021 carves out 1 specific sub-activity that is restricted, capped, or reserved for Indonesian capital. For example, "Fish processing business (UPI): Fishing/fermentation of fish and other cooked pr" is restricted. Scope your business plan to the open portion before incorporation.
Default minimum paid-up capital: IDR 2.5 billion (~USD 160K) under BKPM Reg. 5/2025 (effective Oct 2025) — applies unless a sector regulator sets a higher figure for this activity. The often-cited IDR 10 billion is the total investment commitment per KBLI realised over time via quarterly LKPM reports, not required upfront.
High-risk activity — requires NIB + full Operating License (Izin) to operate commercially. NIB alone enables only the preparation stage; an Operating License must be obtained before invoicing or production starts.
Statutory licensing turnaround: 7 days once we submit the application — on top of the 2–3 weeks for PT PMA incorporation. We coordinate the full sequence end-to-end.
Issuing authority for PMA: Menteri/Kepala Badan — specific to foreign-owned entities under this KBLI.
BPOM + halal certification: BPOM marketing authorization (NIE) required for packaged products; halal certification via BPJPH is increasingly mandatory.
Ongoing reporting: quarterly LKPM (Investment Activity Report) to BKPM plus 3 sector-specific obligations. We file these on your behalf as part of monthly compliance — you stay out of the OSS portal entirely.
- Risk level
- HighNIB + full Operating License
- Primary license
- NIB + full Operating License (Izin)NIB enables preparation only — additional permit needed to operate
- Setup timeline
- 7 DaysStatutory turnaround at OSS
- Issuing authority
- Minister / Agency HeadFor foreign-owned (PMA) entities
- Min. paid-up capital
- IDR 2.5 BBKPM default paid-up — sector rules may set a higher figure
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.
Open to foreign investment, with carve-outs
KBLI 10215 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.
Requires SME / cooperative partnership
1- Fish processing business (UPI): Fishing/fermentation of fish and other cooked products (for fish extraction and jelly business)Partnership with Cooperatives and UMKMSector: Fisheries and Marine Affairs
How we handle your KBLI 10215 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 daysWe confirm KBLI 10215 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 daysWe 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.
What we need from you- Powers of attorney (we prepare; you sign and notarize)
- Director / commissioner appointment letters
- Initial capital deposit confirmation
- 3
We obtain your NIB
1–2 business daysWe file the OSS application with KBLI 10215 as your primary business activity, complete the risk-based assessment, and collect the NIB (Business Identification Number) for you — typically within hours of submission. You don't need to touch the OSS portal.
What we need from you- Office address (virtual office acceptable for many KBLIs; we can arrange one)
- 4
Secure your full Operating License (Izin)
7+ business daysNIB 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. We prepare the application bundle, liaise with the competent ministry, and chase issuance through to the certificate. Statutory turnaround: 7 business days — real-world timing typically runs longer when site inspections or additional clarifications are requested.
What we need from you- Technical documentation specific to your operation
- Appointment of a Penanggung Jawab Teknis (PJT — technical responsible person)
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Hand-off to ongoing compliance
OngoingPost-launch we run your monthly tax filings, quarterly LKPM (Investment Activity Reports), annual general meeting (RUPS), and any sector-specific reporting. You get a single point of contact and a monthly compliance digest — no Indonesian-language paperwork on your desk.
What is KBLI 10215?
A plain-English explanation of this classification and the businesses it covers.
KBLI 10215 (Industri Peragian/Fermentasi Ikan) is the 5-digit Indonesian Standard Industrial Classification code for fish fermentation industry. It sits within Manufacturing Industry under the subgroup Processing and Preservation of Fish and Fish Products ( major group 10 ) in the official KBLI 2020 taxonomy maintained by Statistics Indonesia (BPS).
Who needs KBLI 10215?
Any Indonesian or foreign-owned entity that intends to operate in fish fermentation industry 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.
Food manufacturing-specific guidance
Sector context that applies to KBLI 10215 beyond the generic OSS process. Verify with the relevant ministry before committing capital.
- ·BPOM registration (NIE — Nomor Izin Edar) is required for any packaged food sold to consumers.
- ·Halal certification via BPJPH (Halal Product Assurance Agency) is mandatory for most food categories sold in Indonesia.
- ·Industry data reporting (Data Industri) is filed every 6 months via SIINas portal.
Halal certification
Indonesia requires BPJPH Halal certification for an expanding range of consumer-product categories. This KBLI's activities fall in scope — see what's required and when.
Halal certification is mandatory for food & beverage products.
Under UU 33/2014, every food and beverage product entering the Indonesian market must carry a BPJPH Halal certificate. The scope covers raw materials, processing aids, packaging in contact with the product, and the full supply chain. We coordinate the LPPOM-MUI audit and BPJPH filing — typically a 4-6 month process for first-time certification.
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Audit & gap analysis
Review your formulation, supply chain, and facility against BPJPH criteria. Identify ingredients or processes that need swapping.
- 02
LPH inspection
An accredited Halal Inspection Body (LPPOM-MUI is the largest) audits the facility and reviews documentation.
- 03
BPJPH issuance
The Halal certificate is issued under the BPJPH register and the Halal label can be applied to packaging.
Under the upcoming KBLI 2025
Indonesia's BPS published the new KBLI 2025 taxonomy in early 2025. OSS, BKPM and the operating ministries have not yet adopted it — KBLI 2020 remains the active standard for business registration. This is what's coming for this specific code.
Carried forward into KBLI 2025
KBLI 10215 retains the same code number and scope in the new taxonomy. The activity description, hierarchy, and intended use of the code are preserved.
- ·Continue using 10215 for current registrations under KBLI 2020.
- ·When OSS adopts KBLI 2025 (timing not yet announced), no migration is required for this code.
- ·Risk level, permits, and authority routing shown above remain in effect under both taxonomies.
When OSS adopts KBLI 2025, we'll migrate your existing entity to the appropriate successor code as part of ongoing compliance — no action needed on your end now.
Talk to a specialistRisk level by business scale
Indonesia's OSS Risk-Based Approach assigns a separate risk level for each of the four business scales. The licensing instruments required (NIB, Standard Certificate, Operating License) are determined by the risk level. Foreign-owned entities (PT PMA) must register at the Large scale, so the rightmost column applies to most foreign investors.
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PMA scaleWhat does each risk level require to operate? ›
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).
Application requirements
4Documents and capabilities you must demonstrate at registration
- 01Have a document outlining the plan for the type, specifications, quantity, and source of raw materials, as well as the source and amount/volume of energy and water needed to carry out industrial business activities for 1 (one) production cycle or for the next 6 (six) months.
- 02Possess documents in the form of: a. Machine specifications and/or equipment list b. Photos of machines/equipment c. Sales/rental agreement that proves: 1) Control (ownership/rental) of machines for producing food and beverage industry products and quality testing equipment 2) Compliance of installed production capacity with business data
- 03Have flowchart documents for: a. Procurement, receipt, and storage of raw materials, b. Production process, c. Quality control process, d. Packaging, storage, transportation, and distribution of production results.
- 04Have a facility layout planning document that aligns with the production process flowchart, demonstrating that the factory/business location is far from pollution sources to protect the processed food produced.
Ongoing obligations
4Compliance and reporting duties throughout operation
- 01Have proof of submission of mandatory validated Industrial Data every 6 (six) months in accordance with the laws and regulations in the industrial sector.
- 02Ensure the safety and security of equipment, processes, production results, storage, and transportation, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
- 03Have SOP documents and implement the provisions for product packaging, labeling, product information, and product storage based on the principles of Good Manufacturing Practices for Processed Food.
- 04Have SOP documents and implement employee hygiene and sanitation provisions based on the principles of Good Manufacturing Practices for Processed Food.
Issuing authority
The authority that issues the license depends on your situation. Foreign investors typically fall under Minister/Head of Agency · PMA.
| Authority | Applies when |
|---|---|
| Menteri/Kepala Badan | The industrial location is situated within a cross-border area between provinces. |
| Menteri/Kepala Badan | PMA |
| Governor | The industrial location is in the relevant province. |
Auxiliary permits (PB UMKU)
This KBLI commonly carries 18 additional permits attached to specific operational activities. PB UMKU permits are issued separately from the main business license — apply only for the ones relevant to your operation.
- Approval for the Implementation of Processed Food Clinical Trials.approval-for-the-implementation-of-processed-food-
- Compulsory SNI (National Standardization Indonesia) Major Variation Approval Certificate for Processed Foodcompulsory-sni-national-standardization-indonesi-2
- Compulsory SNI (National Standardization Indonesia) Approval Certificate for Processed Foodcompulsory-sni-national-standardization-indonesia-
- Household Industry Processed Food Production Commitment Compliance Certificate (SPP-IRT)household-industry-processed-food-production-commi
- Integrated Quality Management Program/Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Implementation Certificateintegrated-quality-management-programhazard-analys
- Major Processed Food Variation Licensemajor-processed-food-variation-license
