KBLI 2020 · 5-digit class

27120Electric Control and Distribution Equipment Industry

Electrical Control and Distribution Equipment Manufacturing Industry

Last updated · Sourced from OSS Indonesia

This group includes the manufacturing of electrical panels and switchgear, as well as their components/parts, such as automatic control panels, lighting distribution boards, circuit breakers, current breakers, control desks, control panels, and closed switchgear. It also includes circuit breakers, dynamo anchors for factories, surge suppressors (for voltage level distribution), control panels for electrical power distribution, electrical relays, pipes/conduits for switchboard equipment, electrical fuses, power switching equipment, electrical switches (except push buttons, snap switches, solenoids, and tumblers), and KWH meters.

For foreign investors · KBLI 27120
100% PMA

Yes — open to PMA up to 100%.

Sector oversight by Ministry of Industry; NIB is the only license needed and Emerhub files it for you.

Foreign ownership
100% PMA
Sector regulator
Ministry of Industry (Kemenperin)
Min. paid-up capital
IDR 2.5B paid-up · BKPM Reg. 5/2025
Issuing authority for PMA
Minister/Head of Agency
Ministry-issued
Risk + license type
Medium-Low·NIB + Self-declared Standard Cert.
Setup timeline
PT PMA setup 4–8 weeks; Emerhub files the Standard Certificate after NIB.

What's specific to this sector

  • 01

    Industry data reporting via SIINas every 6 months.

  • 02

    BPOM registration required for any food, drug, cosmetic, or medical device produced.

  • 03

    Halal certification mandatory for most consumable products.

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KBLI 27120 at a glance

KBLI code
27120
Taxonomy version
KBLI 2020
Activity (English)
Electric Control and Distribution Equipment Industry
Activity (Indonesian)
Electrical Control and Distribution Equipment Manufacturing Industry
Category
Manufacturing Industry
Risk level (Large scale, PMA)
Medium-Low
Foreign ownership status
Fully open to PMA (100%)
Minimum capital (PT PMA)
IDR 2.5 billion paid-up + IDR 10 billion+ commitment per KBLI (BKPM Reg. 5/2025)
Primary licensing instrument
NIB
Issuing authority (PMA)
Minister/Head of Agency
Tax incentive eligibility
None recorded
Last verified
April 24, 2026
Source: OSS Indonesia + BPS Peraturan 7/2025 + BKPM
§ 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

Fully open to foreign investment

KBLI 27120 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.
Investment momentum

EV batteries & energy storage 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 28.6t≈ USD 1.8b
+142.0% YoY
Top investing countries
China52%
South Korea31%
Japan9%

Indonesia's nickel reserves position it as a strategic EV-battery hub. CATL, LG Energy Solution and Hyundai have committed multi-billion-dollar Tax-Holiday-eligible facilities. Capex-tier 4 (IDR 5-15t) is common; some projects qualify for 20-year exemption.

Source: BKPM (2026-04-29). Updated quarterly.

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§ 02

How we handle your KBLI 27120 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. 1

    Confirm the optimal structure for your business

    2–3 business days

    We confirm KBLI 27120 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. 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.

    What we need from you
    • Powers of attorney (we prepare; you sign and notarize)
    • Director / commissioner appointment letters
    • Initial capital deposit confirmation
  3. 3

    We obtain your NIB

    1–2 business days

    We file the OSS application with KBLI 27120 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)
  4. 4

    Secure your Standard Certificate (Self-Declared)

    Per ministry schedule

    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. We prepare the application bundle, liaise with the competent ministry, and chase issuance through to the certificate. Statutory turnaround: set by ministry — 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)
  5. 5

    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.

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§ 03

What is KBLI 27120?

A plain-English explanation of this classification and the businesses it covers.

KBLI 27120 (Electrical Control and Distribution Equipment Manufacturing Industry) is the 5-digit Indonesian Standard Industrial Classification code for electric control and distribution equipment industry. It sits within Manufacturing Industry under the subgroup Electric Control and Distribution Equipment Industry. (major group 27) in the official KBLI 2020 taxonomy maintained by Statistics Indonesia (BPS).

This group includes the manufacturing of electrical panels and switchgear, as well as their components/parts, such as automatic control panels, lighting distribution boards, circuit breakers, current breakers, control desks, control panels, and closed switchgear. It also includes circuit breakers, dynamo anchors for factories, surge suppressors (for voltage level distribution), control panels for electrical power distribution, electrical relays, pipes/conduits for switchboard equipment, electrical fuses, power switching equipment, electrical switches (except push buttons, snap switches, solenoids, and tumblers), and KWH meters.

Who needs KBLI 27120?

Any Indonesian or foreign-owned entity that intends to operate in electric control and distribution equipment industry 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.

§ 04

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.

Carried forward into KBLI 2025

KBLI 27120 retains the same code number and scope in the new taxonomy. The activity description, hierarchy, and intended use of the code are preserved.

  • ·Continue using 27120 for current registrations under KBLI 2020.
  • ·When OSS adopts KBLI 2025 (timing not yet announced), no migration is required for this code.
  • ·Risk level, permits, and authority routing shown above remain in effect under both taxonomies.

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.

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§ 02

Risk level by business scale

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.

01

Micro

Usaha Mikro
≤ IDR 2 B turnover
Medium-Low risk
NIB + self-declared Standard Certificate before invoicing.
02

Small

Usaha Kecil
IDR 2 – 15 B
Medium-Low risk
NIB + self-declared Standard Certificate before invoicing.
03

Medium

Usaha Menengah
IDR 15 – 50 B
Medium-Low risk
NIB + self-declared Standard Certificate before invoicing.
04

Large

PMA scale
Usaha Besar
IDR > 50 B
Medium-Low risk
NIB + self-declared 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.
§ 05

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

0

Documents and capabilities you must demonstrate at registration

No specific application requirements at this scale.

Ongoing obligations

7

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.
  • 06Have a document in the form of a disaster evacuation SOP, including the arrangement of workplace safety signs.
  • 07Possess a Quality Management System certificate (ISO 9001).

Issuing authority

The authority that issues the license depends on your situation.

AuthorityApplies when
Minister/Head of AgencyThe industrial location is situated within a cross-border area between provinces.
Minister/Head of AgencyForeign Investment
GovernorThe 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 2 candidate permits across 1 regulator; most operations only need a handful. Emerhub maps your operation to the exact set, files them, and tracks renewals.

Defence & Security

2 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.

§ 08

Common questions about KBLI 27120

What is KBLI 27120?

KBLI 27120 (Electrical Control and Distribution Equipment Manufacturing Industry) is the 5-digit Indonesian Standard Industrial Classification code for electric control and distribution equipment industry. 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 27120?

Yes — KBLI 27120 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 27120?

KBLI 27120'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 27120 require?

NIB only — KBLI 27120 is a low-risk activity in OSS RBA, so the Business Identification Number alone suffices for operational licensing.

What is the minimum capital for a PT PMA under KBLI 27120?

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 27120?

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 27120 eligible for Indonesian tax incentives?

Not on the Tax Holiday or Tax Allowance priority lists. KBLI 27120 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 27120 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 27120 need?

Beyond the NIB, KBLI 27120 carries 2 PB UMKU permits across 1 sector regulator: Defence & Security (2). 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 27120?

KBLI 27120 is the only entry in its subgroup 2712. Browse the parent group 271 for related activities.

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