Foreign Investor FeasibilityKBLI 10297
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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
Open under BUPM (subject to sector rules)
KBLI 10297 is not on Indonesia's closed, conditional, SME-reserved, or partnership-required schedules under BUPM (Pres. Reg. 10/2021). A foreign investor can incorporate a PT PMA under this code, but sector regulators (PSE/Kominfo, BPOM, OJK, Kemenkes, Permendag, ESDM) almost always add licensing and capital requirements on top — the practical answer depends on your specific business model.
This KBLI is open under BUPM (Pres. Reg. 10/2021) — it's not on any restricted, closed, SME-reserved, or partnership-required schedule. That's the BUPM verdict only, not a complete sector-readiness check: sector regulators almost always add requirements on top (PSE/Kominfo for digital platforms, BPOM for food and cosmetics, OJK for financial, Kemenkes for healthcare, Permendag for retail, ESDM for energy). BKPM's default capital floor is IDR 2.5 billion paid-up with IDR 10 billion+ total investment commitment per KBLI, but sector regulators frequently set higher minimums for specific activities. The practical answer depends on your business model — confirm with our team before committing capital.
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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.
BPJPH certification required
Halal certification is mandatory for food & beverage products.
Enforceable since October 2024
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.
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LPH inspection
An accredited Halal Inspection Body (LPPOM-MUI is the largest) audits the facility and reviews documentation.
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BPJPH issuance
The Halal certificate is issued under the BPJPH register and the Halal label can be applied to packaging.
Halal certification is a core Emerhub service. We've handled BPJPH projects for foreign-brand food, cosmetics, and pharma operators across Indonesia — including supply-chain re-sourcing where needed. Bundle it with your PT PMA setup and we coordinate both timelines.
Talk to a Halal advisor§ 03
How we handle your KBLI 10297 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.
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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).
What's required to operate
NIB
Preparation only — additional permit needed below
Standard Certificate (Verified)
Important: NIB is issued for the preparation stage. To begin commercial operations, the operator must obtain a Sertifikat Standar that has been verified by the competent ministry. The verification step typically requires a site or document inspection. Operating with NIB alone is not legally compliant.
Processing time
5Days
Statutory turnaround
Application requirements
7Documents and capabilities you must demonstrate at registration
- 01Submit a business plan that includes at least:
- 02Type of business
- 03Sources and value of investment
- 04Type and source of raw materials
- 05Production facilities used
- 06Layout and description of the production process and
- 07Marketing area
Ongoing obligations
3Compliance and reporting duties throughout operation
- 01Obtain an SKP no later than 3 (three) months after the business license is issued.
- 02Possess a PMMT/HACCP Implementation Certificate for export purposes and
- 03The business activity report must at least include: a. Type and capacity of facilities and infrastructure b. Development of revenue and assets c. Use of labor, including the origin of labor, labor status, gender of labor, and number of working days d. Source of raw materials, distribution area, and business partners e. Type and volume of raw materials and f. Type and volume of products produced
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 |
| Governor | All PMDN |
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Auxiliary permits (PB UMKU)
PB UMKU permits sit on top of the main NIB and Sertifikat Standar — each is issued by a different ministry, and only when a specific operational activity is performed. This KBLI carries 4 candidate permits across 2 regulators; most operations only need a handful. Emerhub maps your operation to the exact set, files them, and tracks renewals.
Marine & Fisheries
2 permitsMinistry of Marine Affairs & Fisheries (KKP). Applies to capture fishing, aquaculture, fish processing, fish-feed production, and live-fish trade. The Processing Feasibility Certificate (SKP) is the gating quality permit for fish processors.
- Certificate of Implementation of Integrated Quality Management Program / Hazard Analysis and Critical Control PointSertifikat Penerapan Program Manajemen Mutu Terpadu/ Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point12 requirements3 obligationsMinistry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries
- Processing Feasibility Certificate (SKP)Sertifikat Kelayakan Pengolahan (SKP)8 requirements8 obligationsMinistry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries
Pharmaceuticals
2 permitsBPOM (National Agency of Drug & Food Control). Applies to drugs, processed food, traditional medicine, cosmetics, and health supplements — produced, imported, repackaged, or distributed for human consumption. BPOM is the gating regulator; product registration is required before any commercial sale.
- Certificate of Approval for Major Variations in Processed Food Mandatory SNISertifikat Persetujuan Variasi Mayor Pangan Olahan Wajib SNI2 requirements1 obligationFood and Drug Supervisory Agency
- Certificate of Compliance with Major Processed Food Commitment VariationsSertifikat Pemenuhan Komitmen Variasi Mayor Pangan Olahan2 requirements3 obligationsFood and Drug Supervisory Agency
Speak to Emerhub
Get your KBLI 10297 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.