Foreign Investor FeasibilityKBLI 14131
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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 with carve-outs
Open to foreign investment, with carve-outs
KBLI 14131 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
Reserved for SMEs / cooperatives
1- Textile clothing accessories industry, namely: - Peci/kopiah/songkok industry - Traditional headband industry - Traditional belt industry - Mukena manufacturing industryAllocated for Cooperatives and UMKM.Sector: Industry
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How we handle your KBLI 14131 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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Confirm the optimal structure for your business
2–3 business daysWe confirm KBLI 14131 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
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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.
Get an exact quote and timeline for KBLI 14131, scoped to your specific business plan.
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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
7Days
Statutory turnaround
Application requirements
6Documents 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 a duration of 6 (six) months ahead.
- 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 to produce health equipment products and quality testing equipment 2) Compliance of installed production capacity with business data
- 03Have a human resources organizational structure document that includes at least: a. Company leadership b. Production department head c. Quality control head d. Human resources development head e. Marketing department head
- 04Have a flowchart document 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
- 05Possess documentation in the form of photos proving the availability of occupational accident handling facilities and rest areas for workers.
- 06Have documents outlining the specifications and intended use of the produced goods.
Ongoing obligations
7Compliance 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.
- 03Inclusion of specifications, composition of materials, and/or care labels on products or packaging that demonstrate the implementation of minimum service to customers.
- 04Possess periodic calibration documents for quality control equipment or periodic results from independent laboratory tests on the produced products.
- 05Have a document in the form of a disaster evacuation SOP, including the arrangement of workplace safety signs.
- 06Possess a Quality Management System Certificate (ISO 9001)
- 07Have a safety and security SOP for: a. Storage of raw materials in the form of chemicals b. Use of machines/equipment c. Production processes
Issuing authority
The authority that issues the license depends on your situation.
| Authority | Applies when |
|---|---|
| Minister/Head of Agency | The industrial location is situated within a cross-border area between provinces. |
| Minister/Head of Agency | Foreign Investment |
| Governor | The industrial location is in the relevant province. |
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Auxiliary permits (PB UMKU)
These are CANDIDATE permits the OSS dataset attaches to this KBLI. Each one only becomes mandatory when your operation actually performs the activity it governs (e.g. distributing pharmaceuticals, handling food, operating radiology equipment). Many businesses operating under this code need none of them; some need a handful. This KBLI carries 3 candidate permits across 2 regulators. Emerhub maps your actual operating scope to the exact subset, files them, and tracks renewals.
Conditional list.Each sector card below names the operational trigger. If your business does not perform that activity, that sector’s permits do not apply to you.
Defence & Security
2 candidate permitsMinistry of Defence.
Required only ifApplies when the operation produces, stores, or distributes weapons, ammunition, military vehicles, or explosives. The Ministry of Defence vets and re-vets the operator across the lifecycle.
Veterinary & Animal Medicine
1 candidate permitMinistry of Agriculture.
Required only ifApplies if you produce, import, distribute, or sell animal medicines, vaccines, or feed; if you breed livestock; or if you operate a veterinary practice. A "veterinary control number" (NKV) is the entry-point permit for animal-product processors.
Speak to Emerhub
Get your KBLI 14131 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.