KBLI 26520: Manufacture of Timekeeping Instruments

KBLI 26520: Manufacture of Timekeeping Instruments · Open to PMA

§ 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 · open

Open under BUPM (subject to sector rules)

KBLI 26520 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.

Investment momentum

Electronics, semiconductors & telco equipment sector — Q3 2025

BKPM-reported foreign investment context for the broader sector this KBLI sits in. Data is aggregated at the major-sector level — BKPM does not publish per-5-digit-KBLI breakdowns publicly.

PMA realized

IDR 12.8t≈ USD 0.80b

+22.1% YoY

Top investing countries

Singapore31%

South Korea19%

Japan14%

Tax Holiday Pioneer Industry — semiconductor manufacturing (KBLI 26120) at maximum tier. Batam Free Trade Zone + KEK Nongsa Digital Park attract the largest concentration of foreign-owned electronics + EMS plants.

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How we handle your KBLI 26520 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.

1
Confirm the optimal structure for your business
2–3 business days
We confirm KBLI 26520 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
2
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 26520, 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 (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

Documents and capabilities you must demonstrate at registration

No specific application requirements at this scale.

Ongoing obligations

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.
03Have: a. A user manual for the produced goods (including maintenance and troubleshooting handling) b. A card/letter/electronic code for the warranty of malfunctioning produced goods that proves the minimum service commitment to customers.
04Possess periodic calibration documents for quality control equipment or periodic results from independent laboratory tests on the produced products.
05Have a document for the SOP of the periodic calibration process for quality control equipment.
06Possess periodic independent laboratory test results for the produced products.
07Have a document in the form of a disaster evacuation SOP, including the arrangement of workplace safety signs.
08Possess a Quality Management System certificate (ISO 9001).

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)

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 1 regulator; most operations only need a handful. Emerhub maps your operation to the exact set, files them, and tracks renewals.

Nuclear & Radiation Safety

4 permits

BAPETEN (Nuclear Energy Regulatory Agency). Applies whenever ionizing radiation sources are involved — radiology, radiotherapy, industrial NDT, certain manufacturing inputs. BAPETEN licenses the operator, the facility, and each radiation source separately.

Speak to Emerhub

Get your KBLI 26520 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.

Get a quote for KBLI 26520

§ 01

Foreign investment rules

Status · open

Open under BUPM (subject to sector rules)

Investment momentum

Electronics, semiconductors & telco equipment sector — Q3 2025

BKPM-reported foreign investment context for the broader sector this KBLI sits in. Data is aggregated at the major-sector level — BKPM does not publish per-5-digit-KBLI breakdowns publicly.

PMA realized

IDR 12.8t≈ USD 0.80b

+22.1% YoY

Top investing countries

Singapore31%

South Korea19%

Japan14%

§ 02

How we handle your KBLI 26520 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.

1
Confirm the optimal structure for your business
2–3 business days
We confirm KBLI 26520 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
2
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 26520, scoped to your specific business plan.

Request a quote

§ 05

Licensing requirements in detail

What's required to operate

NIB

Preparation only — additional permit needed below

Standard Certificate (Self-declared)

Application requirements

Documents and capabilities you must demonstrate at registration

No specific application requirements at this scale.

Ongoing obligations

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.
03Have: a. A user manual for the produced goods (including maintenance and troubleshooting handling) b. A card/letter/electronic code for the warranty of malfunctioning produced goods that proves the minimum service commitment to customers.
04Possess periodic calibration documents for quality control equipment or periodic results from independent laboratory tests on the produced products.
05Have a document for the SOP of the periodic calibration process for quality control equipment.
06Possess periodic independent laboratory test results for the produced products.
07Have a document in the form of a disaster evacuation SOP, including the arrangement of workplace safety signs.
08Possess a Quality Management System certificate (ISO 9001).

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)

Nuclear & Radiation Safety

4 permits

Speak to Emerhub

Get your KBLI 26520 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.

Get a quote for KBLI 26520

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Common questions about KBLI 26520

What is KBLI 26520?

KBLI 26520 (Industri Alat Ukur Waktu) is the 5-digit Indonesian Standard Industrial Classification code for manufacture of timekeeping instruments. 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 26520?

KBLI 26520 is open to PT PMA under BUPM (Pres. Reg. 10/2021) — it is not on the closed, conditional, SME-reserved, or partnership-required schedules. That is the BUPM verdict only: sector regulators (PSE/Kominfo for digital platforms, BPOM for food and cosmetics, OJK for financial, Kemenkes for healthcare, Permendag for retail, ESDM for energy) commonly add licensing and capital requirements on top depending on the specific business model. Confirm the practical setup with our team before committing capital.

What is the risk level of KBLI 26520?

KBLI 26520's risk levels per business scale: Micro Medium-Low, Small Medium-Low, Medium Medium-Low, Large Medium-Low. Foreign-owned entities (PT PMA) must register at the Large scale.

What licenses does KBLI 26520 require?

NIB + self-declared Standard Certificate (Sertifikat Standar). KBLI 26520 is Medium-Low risk at Large scale, so the investor declares compliance with the applicable technical standard at NIB issuance. No government pre-audit, but the declaration is binding and can trigger a post-audit. 4 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 26520?

BKPM Reg. 5/2025's default floor is IDR 2.5 billion paid-up capital at incorporation + IDR 10 billion+ total investment commitment per KBLI registered (realised over time and reported quarterly via LKPM). Sector regulators (OJK for financial, ESDM for energy, Kemenkes for healthcare, BPOM for food and cosmetics, Permendag for retail, Kominfo for digital platforms) often set higher minimums for specific activities — the binding figure depends on what you actually plan to operate, so confirm with our team before committing capital.

How long does it take to register a business under KBLI 26520?

PT PMA setup typically takes 4-8 weeks end-to-end: AHU registration, NIB via OSS, bank account opening. KBLI-specific licensing depends on the permit instrument required.

Is KBLI 26520 eligible for Indonesian tax incentives?

Not on the Tax Holiday or Tax Allowance priority lists. KBLI 26520 businesses pay the standard 22% PPh Badan; Super Tax Deduction (300% R&D / 200% vocational training) may still apply for qualifying expenses.

Which authority issues the KBLI 26520 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 26520 need?

Beyond the NIB, KBLI 26520 carries 4 PB UMKU permits across 1 sector regulator: Nuclear & Radiation Safety (4). 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 26520?

KBLI 26520 is the only entry in its subgroup 2652. Browse the parent group 265 for related activities.

What you’ll need to operate under KBLI 26520

Foreign investment rules

Open under BUPM (subject to sector rules)

Electronics, semiconductors & telco equipment sector — Q3 2025

How we handle your KBLI 26520 setup

Confirm the optimal structure for your business

Incorporate your PT PMA

Licensing requirements in detail

Application requirements

Ongoing obligations

Issuing authority

Auxiliary permits (PB UMKU)

Get your KBLI 26520 setup handled end-to-end.

Open under BUPM — subject to sector regulator requirements.

What's specific to this sector

KBLI 26520 at a glance

What you’ll need to operate under KBLI 26520

Foreign investment rules

Open under BUPM (subject to sector rules)

Electronics, semiconductors & telco equipment sector — Q3 2025

How we handle your KBLI 26520 setup

Confirm the optimal structure for your business

Incorporate your PT PMA

Licensing requirements in detail

Application requirements

Ongoing obligations

Issuing authority

Auxiliary permits (PB UMKU)

Get your KBLI 26520 setup handled end-to-end.

We obtain your NIB

Secure your Standard Certificate (Self-Declared)

Hand-off to ongoing compliance

What is KBLI 26520?

Who needs KBLI 26520?

Why does the code matter?

Under the upcoming KBLI 2025

Carried forward into KBLI 2025

Risk level by business scale

Micro

Small

Medium

Large

Common questions about KBLI 26520

What is KBLI 26520?

Can foreign investors operate under KBLI 26520?

What is the risk level of KBLI 26520?

What licenses does KBLI 26520 require?

What is the minimum capital for a PT PMA under KBLI 26520?

How long does it take to register a business under KBLI 26520?

Is KBLI 26520 eligible for Indonesian tax incentives?

Which authority issues the KBLI 26520 license?

What other permits beyond the NIB does KBLI 26520 need?

What KBLI codes are similar to 26520?