Can foreign investors operate under KBLI 20115?

Not in practice. KBLI 20115 is not on Pres. Reg. 10/2021's closed list, but OSS RBA only defines licensing rules at the Micro and Small business scales for this activity — there is no Large-scale matrix. Foreign-owned PT PMA must register at the Large scale, so this code isn't structurally available to foreign investors. PT lokal (100% Indonesian-owned) at the Micro / Small scale can operate freely.

What is the risk level of KBLI 20115?

KBLI 20115 has no Large-scale licensing matrix in OSS — it's structured for Micro and Small business scales only. PT PMA cannot register under this code as a result.

What licenses does KBLI 20115 require?

Not applicable to PT PMA — KBLI 20115 is not viable for foreign-owned entities (closed, SME-reserved, domestic-only, or no Large-scale licensing matrix in OSS RBA, depending on the case). Foreign investors should pick a related KBLI that is open at the Large scale.

What is the minimum capital for a PT PMA under KBLI 20115?

Not applicable to PT PMA — KBLI 20115 is not viable for foreign-owned entities, so neither BKPM Reg. 5/2025's paid-up minimum nor any sector-specific capital floor enters the picture. The structural barrier comes first.

How long does it take to register a business under KBLI 20115?

Not applicable to PT PMA — KBLI 20115 is not viable for foreign-owned entities, so the 4-8 week PT PMA setup timeline doesn't apply. Move to a sibling code with a Large-scale matrix or a different structure.

Is KBLI 20115 eligible for Indonesian tax incentives?

Yes — KBLI 20115 is on the Tax Holiday pioneer-industry list (PMK 130/2020) under Organic basic chemicals. Eligible for 5-20 year corporate income tax exemption depending on capex tier.

Which authority issues the KBLI 20115 license?

Not applicable to PT PMA — KBLI 20115 is not viable for foreign-owned entities, so OSS doesn't designate a PMA issuing authority. Smaller-scale registrations (Micro / Small) for Indonesian operators are typically issued at the Regency / City level.

What other permits beyond the NIB does KBLI 20115 need?

Beyond the NIB, KBLI 20115 carries 17 PB UMKU permits across 3 sector regulators: Pharmaceuticals (11), Defence & Security (5), Veterinary & Animal Medicine (1). Most operations only need 2-4 of these — the relevant set depends on which specific activities you actually perform; Emerhub maps the right subset before filing.

What KBLI codes are similar to 20115?

KBLIs in the same subgroup 2011: 20111 (Basic Inorganic Chemical Industry: Chlorine and Alkali); 20112 (Basic Inorganic Chemical Industry: Industrial Gases); 20113 (Basic Inorganic Chemical Industry: Pigments); 20114 (Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Industry); 20116 (Basic Organic Chemical Industry for Dye and Pigment Raw Materials, Dyes, and Pigments). These are closely related activities — see the related-codes section below for full list.

KBLI 2020 · 5-digit class

20115Organic Basic Chemical Industry Sourced from Agricultural Products

Q: What is KBLI 20115?

KBLI 20115 (Industri Kimia Dasar Organik Yang Bersumber Dari Hasil Pertanian) is the 5-digit Indonesian Standard Industrial Classification code for organic basic chemical industry sourced from agricultural products. It sits within the Manufacturing Industry category in the official KBLI 2020 taxonomy maintained by Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS).

Industri Kimia Dasar Organik Yang Bersumber Dari Hasil Pertanian

Last updated April 24, 2026 · Sourced from OSS Indonesia

This group includes organic chemical industry businesses that produce chemicals from agricultural products including wood, gum, and industrial vegetable oil (IVO) with products such as: alfalfa acid, acetic acid, citric acid, benzoic acid, fatty acids, fatty alcohols, glycerine, furfural, sorbitol, and other organic chemicals from agricultural products. This group also includes the production of biofuels, charcoal from wood, and charcoal from coconut shells with products: liquid biofuels (biodiesel and anhydrous bioethanol), biohydrocarbons (vegetable diesel oil, vegetable gasoline oil, vegetable jet fuel), and resin/adamantine chemicals based on renewable materials (biobenzene, biotoluene, biopxylene, and biopolymer - bioplastics from renewable materials).

KBLI 20115 at a glance

Citation-ready summary

KBLI code: 20115
Taxonomy version: KBLI 2020
Activity (English): Organic Basic Chemical Industry Sourced from Agricultural Products
Activity (Indonesian): Industri Kimia Dasar Organik Yang Bersumber Dari Hasil Pertanian
Category: Manufacturing Industry
Risk level (Large scale, PMA): None recorded

§ 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 · No foreign ownership

Reserved for small Indonesian operators

KBLI 20115 is set up for warungs, smallholders, individual practitioners and similar small businesses — Indonesia's licensing rules only define micro and small business sizes for it. Foreign-owned companies have to register at the Large business size, so even though this code isn't on the official "closed" list, foreign ownership isn't possible in practice. Pick a related KBLI that covers larger operations, or set up a partnership with an Indonesian operator who already holds the licence.

Listed restrictions

Requires SME / cooperative partnership

Coconut charcoal/coconut briquette industry
Sector: Industry

Tax incentives

Foreign-investor tax benefits available for this KBLI under PMK 130/2020 (Tax Holiday) and PP 78/2019 (Tax Allowance). Both require approval — see the linked guide for the application path.

Eligible for Tax Holiday

100% corporate income tax exemption for 5-20 years, plus 2 additional years at 50%. Tier scales with capex (IDR 100b minimum). Pioneer industry: Organic basic chemicals.

§ 02

Chemicals & pharmaceuticals-specific guidance

Sector context that applies to KBLI 20115 beyond the generic OSS process. Verify with the relevant ministry before committing capital.

Lead regulator

Ministry of Industry (Kemenperin) / BPOM

·Hazardous chemicals (B3) require KLHK environmental permits in addition to OSS.
·Pharmaceutical manufacturing requires CPOB (Good Manufacturing Practice) certification from BPOM.
·Most basic and intermediate chemicals are open to 100% PMA.

§ 02

What this means for foreign investors

An honest read of the situation, plus the structures that work in practice. We've handled all of these — book a call to walk through your specific plan.

Pathways that work

Move to a different value-chain step
The cleanest path: operate a related but open KBLI. For example, foreign investors blocked from primary commodity production frequently succeed with the processing, distribution, branding, or export-trade codes upstream or downstream of the restricted activity.
Special Economic Zone (KEK) or Free Trade Zone (Batam)
Several restricted codes have higher or full PMA caps inside designated KEK zones (Sanur Health, Lido, Mandalika) or the Batam Free Trade Zone — manufacturing, logistics, and IT services especially. The IUK regime under BP Batam relaxes ownership rules selectively in exchange for export orientation. We assess whether your operation can benefit. See the for the requirements.
Indonesian-owned operating company + commercial agreement
A 100% Indonesian-owned operating entity can hold the restricted licence while you contract with it commercially. We structure these arrangements deliberately — without nominee shareholding, which is unenforceable and increasingly scrutinised.

PMA-viable codes in the same area

These siblings are usable by a foreign-owned PT PMA — they have a Large-scale licensing matrix and aren't on a restricted list. Each has its own context badge so you can pick by trade-off.

Restricted KBLIs need a tailored structure. Book a call and we'll map the right entity, partner, and licensing path for your specific business.

Talk to a corporate-services specialist

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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 17 candidate permits across 3 regulators; most operations only need a handful. Emerhub maps your operation to the exact set, files them, and tracks renewals.

Pharmaceuticals

11 permits

BPOM (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.

Defence & Security

5 permits

Ministry of Defence. Applies 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 permit

Ministry of Agriculture. Applies 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.

Pesticide registration (permanent)
Pendaftaran pestisida (tetap)
41 requirements13 obligations

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KBLI 20115 needs a tailored structure. Let's design it.

Restricted KBLIs need a structure designed around the restriction — partnership, alternative code, KEK, or commercial arrangement. We've handled all of these. One conversation tells you what works for your plan.

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Auxiliary permits (PB UMKU)

KBLI 20115 at a glance

Foreign investment rules

Reserved for small Indonesian operators

Requires SME / cooperative partnership

Chemicals & pharmaceuticals-specific guidance

What this means for foreign investors

Move to a different value-chain step

Special Economic Zone (KEK) or Free Trade Zone (Batam)

Indonesian-owned operating company + commercial agreement

Auxiliary permits (PB UMKU)

Related codes in Basic Chemical Industry

KBLI 20115 needs a tailored structure. Let's design it.

Foreign investment rules

Reserved for small Indonesian operators

Requires SME / cooperative partnership

Chemicals & pharmaceuticals-specific guidance

What this means for foreign investors

Move to a different value-chain step

Special Economic Zone (KEK) or Free Trade Zone (Batam)

Indonesian-owned operating company + commercial agreement

Auxiliary permits (PB UMKU)

Related codes in Basic Chemical Industry

KBLI 20115 needs a tailored structure. Let's design it.

What is KBLI 20115?

Who needs KBLI 20115?

Why does the code matter?

Under the upcoming KBLI 2025

Carried forward into KBLI 2025

Common questions about KBLI 20115

What is KBLI 20115?

Can foreign investors operate under KBLI 20115?

What is the risk level of KBLI 20115?

What licenses does KBLI 20115 require?

What is the minimum capital for a PT PMA under KBLI 20115?

How long does it take to register a business under KBLI 20115?

Is KBLI 20115 eligible for Indonesian tax incentives?

Which authority issues the KBLI 20115 license?

What other permits beyond the NIB does KBLI 20115 need?

What KBLI codes are similar to 20115?