Foreign Investor FeasibilityKBLI 20231
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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 20231 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 will be mandatory for cosmetics by Oct 2026.
Mandatory by October 2026
Under PP 39/2021, cosmetics, personal-care, and household-chemical products entering the Indonesian market must be Halal-certified by October 2026. Foreign-brand cosmetics need to be ready ahead of that — covering raw materials (including sourcing), formulation, manufacturing facilities, and packaging. Plan 4-6 months for the BPJPH process; we manage it end-to-end alongside BPOM cosmetic registration.
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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 20231 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 (Self-declared)
Important: NIB is issued for the preparation stage. To begin commercial operations, the operator must self-declare compliance with applicable standards via OSS, which generates the Sertifikat Standar. Operating commercially with NIB alone is not legally compliant at this risk level.
Application requirements
0Documents and capabilities you must demonstrate at registration
No specific application requirements at this scale.
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.
- 03Provide 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.
- 04Have a document in the form of a disaster evacuation SOP, including the arrangement of workplace safety signs.
- 05Possess a Quality Management System certificate (ISO 9001).
- 06Possess periodic calibration documents for quality control machines/equipment.
- 07In the case of industries producing preparations for washing, cleaning, antiseptics, disinfectants, and fragrances, there must be at least 1 (one) Technical Responsible Person (PJT) who has a Good Manufacturing Practice (CPB) training certificate for Household Health Products (PKRT) and a certificate of participation in household business counseling.
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. |
§ 05
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 5 candidate permits across 1 regulator; most operations only need a handful. Emerhub maps your operation to the exact set, files them, and tracks renewals.
Health & Medical Devices
5 permitsMinistry of Health (Kemenkes / BPOM). Applies to manufacturing, importing, distributing, or operating medical devices, hospitals, clinics, diagnostic services, and pharmacies. Most device permits are class-based (Class A/B/C/D); facility permits attach to the specific site.
- Certificate of Good Manufacturing Practices for Household Health Supplies (CPPKRTB)Sertifikat Cara Pembuatan Perbekalan Kesehatan Rumah Tangga yang Baik (CPPKRTB)14 requirements1 obligationMinistry of Health
- Domestic Health Supply Distribution License (PKRT)Izin edar Perbekalan Kesehatan Rumah Tangga (PKRT) dalam negeri6 requirements5 obligationsMinistry of Health
- Export-import supporting letter - export notification certificateSurat keterangan pendukung ekspor impor - sertifikat pemberitahuan eksporinactive6 requirements1 obligationMinistry of Health
- Export-import supporting letter - sales clearance certificate for domestic products.Surat keterangan pendukung ekspor impor - sertifikat bebas jual untuk produk dalam negeriinactive6 requirements1 obligationMinistry of Health
Speak to Emerhub
Get your KBLI 20231 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.