This group includes basic organic chemical industry businesses that produce chemicals, with raw materials sourced from petroleum, natural gas, and coal, such as ethylene, propylene, benzene, toluene, and caprolactam, including coal tar processing.
KBLI 20117 at a glance
Citation-ready summary
KBLI code
20117
Taxonomy version
KBLI 2020
Activity (English)
Basic Organic Chemical Industry Sourced from Petroleum, Natural Gas, and Coal
Activity (Indonesian)
Industri Kimia Dasar Organik Yang Bersumber Dari Minyak Bumi, Gas Alam Dan Batu Bara
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
Fully open to foreign investment
KBLI 20117 is not on Indonesia's closed, conditional, SME-reserved or partnership-required schedules. A foreign investor may incorporate a PT PMA with up to 100% foreign ownership and operate in this activity directly.
This KBLI is not listed in any restricted, closed, SME-reserved or partnership-required schedule under Pres. Reg. 10/2021 (as amended). A 100% foreign-owned PT PMA may operate in this activity, subject to the licensing requirements shown below. BKPM's default minimum capital is IDR 2.5 billion paid-up with IDR 10 billion+ total investment commitment per KBLI realised over time, but sector regulators (OJK, ESDM, BPOM, Kominfo, etc.) can set higher minimums for specific activities — we confirm the actual figure before incorporation.
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.
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Activities included under KBLI 20117
Sub-activities recorded under this KBLI in the OSS regulatory database. The classification covers any business operating in one or more of these areas.
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How we handle your KBLI 20117 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 days
We confirm KBLI 20117 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 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 20117, scoped to your specific business plan.
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).
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
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Documents 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 proving control (ownership/rental) of machines for producing chemical industry products and quality testing equipment.
03Have documents for the prevention and response to chemical emergency situations, which consist of: a. Risk assessment of the production process flow and management of the chemical list for the prevention and response to chemical emergencies in chemical industry activities, prepared independently (self-assessment) b. Procedures for the prevention and response to chemical emergencies, including: 1) Emergency response personnel, with a minimum of: i. 1 Coordinator ii. 1 Commander iii. 1 Officer 2) Emergency response communication system 3) Technical guidelines for emergency response operations 4) Emergency response equipment and supplies 5) Emergency response training planning
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 a facility layout planning document for the plant layout facilities in accordance with the process flow chart and demonstrate the availability of: a. Temporary Storage Place (TPS) for hazardous and toxic materials (B3) if using chemicals classified as B3 b. Wastewater Treatment Facility (IPAL) to collect and neutralize liquid waste from production activities.
Ongoing obligations
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Compliance 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.
03Possess a certificate for the prevention and management of chemical emergency situations in chemical industry business activities.
04Provide minimal information including: a. Certificate of Analysis (COA) b. Labeling and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) in accordance with the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) that proves the minimum service has been provided to customers.
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).
07Possess periodic calibration documents for quality control machines/equipment.
Issuing authority
The authority that issues the license depends on your situation.
Authority
Applies when
Minister/Head of Agency
All of them
Minister/Head of Agency
Foreign Investment
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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 3 candidate permits across 3 regulators; most operations only need a handful. Emerhub maps your operation to the exact set, files them, and tracks renewals.
Industry & Materials
1 permit
Ministry of Industry. Applies to specific manufacturing activities — basic chemicals, optical/magnetic media, regulated industrial materials — that need a Ministry of Industry compliance certificate beyond the standard NIB.
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.
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.
Other 5-digit classes under subgroup 2011. These cover closely related activities.
Speak to Emerhub
Get your KBLI 20117 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.
Powers of attorney (we prepare; you sign and notarize)
Director / commissioner appointment letters
Initial capital deposit confirmation
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We obtain your NIB
1–2 business days
We file the OSS application with KBLI 20117 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)
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Secure your Standard Certificate (Verified)
7+ business days
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. 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
Ongoing
Post-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.
Sub-activities under KBLI 20117
From the official OSS scope definition for this KBLI class. Each item is a distinct sub-activity that falls under this code.
A plain-English explanation of this classification and the businesses it covers.
KBLI 20117 (Industri Kimia Dasar Organik Yang Bersumber Dari Minyak Bumi, Gas Alam Dan Batu Bara) is the 5-digit Indonesian Standard Industrial Classification code for basic organic chemical industry sourced from petroleum, natural gas, and coal. It sits within Manufacturing Industry under the subgroup Basic Chemical Industry (major group 20) in the official KBLI 2020 taxonomy maintained by Statistics Indonesia (BPS).
This group includes basic organic chemical industry businesses that produce chemicals, with raw materials sourced from petroleum, natural gas, and coal, such as ethylene, propylene, benzene, toluene, and caprolactam, including coal tar processing.
Who needs KBLI 20117?
Any Indonesian or foreign-owned entity that intends to operate in basic organic chemical industry sourced from petroleum, natural gas, and coal 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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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.
Reorganised in KBLI 2025
KBLI 20117 does not carry the same number forward into KBLI 2025 — the activity has been reclassified, but the precise mapping isn't recorded in our database yet.
·For current operations, KBLI 20117 remains valid — OSS still uses KBLI 2020 for all business registrations.
·The KBLI 2025 successor codes are listed in the official BPS transition document below; check for the activity-specific mapping when planning future structures.
·Once OSS announces the KBLI 2025 cutover, existing entities will need to update their primary KBLI to the relevant successor — typically straightforward.
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.
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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Micro
Usaha Mikro
≤ IDR 2 B turnover
Medium-High risk
NIB + ministry-verified Standard Certificate before invoicing.
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Small
Usaha Kecil
IDR 2 – 15 B
Medium-High risk
NIB + ministry-verified Standard Certificate before invoicing.
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Medium
Usaha Menengah
IDR 15 – 50 B
Medium-High risk
NIB + ministry-verified Standard Certificate before invoicing.
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Large
PMA scale
Usaha Besar
IDR > 50 B
Medium-High risk
NIB + ministry-verified Standard Certificate before invoicing.
What does each risk level require to operate? ›
Low. NIB alone is sufficient for both preparation and commercial operation. Issued instantly via OSS.
Medium-Low. NIB enables preparation only. Commercial operation requires a self-declared Sertifikat Standar (Standard Certificate). Operating with NIB alone is not legally compliant.
Medium-High. NIB enables preparation only. Commercial operation requires a Sertifikat Standar verified by the competent ministry — typically with a site or document inspection.
High. NIB enables preparation only. Commercial operation requires a full Operating License (Izin) issued by the competent ministry after substantive review.
Beyond OSS, sector-specific permits commonly apply on top — e.g. SBU for construction, BPOM for food/cosmetics/medicines, OJK for financial services, IUP for mining, PSE for digital services. See the industry-specific guidance below for what applies to this KBLI.
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Common questions about KBLI 20117
What is KBLI 20117?
KBLI 20117 (Industri Kimia Dasar Organik Yang Bersumber Dari Minyak Bumi, Gas Alam Dan Batu Bara) is the 5-digit Indonesian Standard Industrial Classification code for basic organic chemical industry sourced from petroleum, natural gas, and coal. It sits within the Manufacturing Industry category in the official KBLI 2020 taxonomy maintained by Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS).
Can foreign investors operate under KBLI 20117?
Yes — KBLI 20117 is fully open to foreign investment. A PT PMA may operate with up to 100% foreign ownership, subject to BKPM Reg. 5/2025 capital requirements (IDR 2.5 billion paid-up + IDR 10 billion+ commitment per KBLI).
What is the risk level of KBLI 20117?
KBLI 20117's risk levels per business scale: Micro Medium-High, Small Medium-High, Medium Medium-High, Large Medium-High. Foreign-owned entities (PT PMA) must register at the Large scale.
What licenses does KBLI 20117 require?
NIB + verified Standard Certificate (Sertifikat Standar Terverifikasi). KBLI 20117 is Medium-High risk at Large scale, so NIB is issued first, but the Standard Certificate becomes effective only after the issuing ministry verifies compliance (typically through a document review or site audit). 3 sector-specific PB UMKU permits also apply depending on the exact activity. See the requirements summary at the top of the page.
What is the minimum capital for a PT PMA under KBLI 20117?
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 20117?
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 20117 specifically takes 7 days at the Large business scale.
Is KBLI 20117 eligible for Indonesian tax incentives?
Yes — KBLI 20117 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 20117 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 20117 need?
Beyond the NIB, KBLI 20117 carries 3 PB UMKU permits across 3 sector regulators: Industry & Materials (1), Pharmaceuticals (1), 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 20117?
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); 20115 (Organic Basic Chemical Industry Sourced from Agricultural Products). These are closely related activities — see the related-codes section below for full list.
