Foreign Investor FeasibilityKBLI 27320
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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 27320 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
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.
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How we handle your KBLI 27320 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 daysWe confirm KBLI 27320 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 daysWe 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 27320, 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
Operating License (Izin)
Important: NIB is issued for the preparation stage. Commercial operation requires a full Operating License (Izin) issued by the competent ministry after a substantive review of the operator's capability, facility, and compliance. Operating with NIB alone exposes the entity to penalties, blacklisting, and contract invalidation.
Processing time
7Days
Statutory turnaround
Application requirements
6Documents 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 that proves: 1) Control (ownership/rental) of machines for producing downstream metal industry products and quality testing equipment 2) Compliance of installed production capacity with business data
- 03Have a human resources organizational structure document that includes at least: a. Company leadership, Head of production, Head of quality control, Head of human resources development b. Head of marketing.
- 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 plant layout facilities planning document that proves the availability of: a. Dedicated production space b. Quality control space
Ongoing obligations
8Compliance 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)
These are CANDIDATE permits the OSS dataset attaches to this KBLI. Each one only becomes mandatory when your operation actually performs the activity it governs (e.g. distributing pharmaceuticals, handling food, operating radiology equipment). Many businesses operating under this code need none of them; some need a handful. This KBLI carries 4 candidate permits across 2 regulators. Emerhub maps your actual operating scope to the exact subset, files them, and tracks renewals.
Conditional list.Each sector card below names the operational trigger. If your business does not perform that activity, that sector’s permits do not apply to you.
Defence & Security
2 candidate permitsMinistry of Defence.
Required only ifApplies 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.
Nuclear & Radiation Safety
2 candidate permitsBAPETEN (Nuclear Energy Regulatory Agency).
Required only ifApplies whenever ionizing radiation sources are involved (radiology, radiotherapy, industrial NDT, certain manufacturing inputs). BAPETEN licenses the operator, the facility, and each radiation source separately.
- Category I Irradiator License Using Ionizing Radiation GeneratorIzin Iradiator Kategori I Menggunakan Pembangkit Radiasi Pengion12 requirements10 obligationsEnergy Management
- Irradiator License Category I Using Radioactive SourcesIzin Iradiator Kategori I Menggunakan Sumber Radioaktif15 requirements12 obligationsNuclear Energy
Speak to Emerhub
Get your KBLI 27320 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.