Foreign Investor FeasibilityKBLI 30912
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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 · partnership required
Open subject to mandatory SME partnership
KBLI 30912 is open to investment but the operating entity must form a mandatory partnership with cooperatives or Indonesian UMKM. The structure and terms of the partnership are listed below.
Listed restrictions
Requires SME / cooperative partnership
1- Two-wheeled and three-wheeled motorcycle components and accessories industrySector: Industry
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: Electric vehicles — motorcycles.
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How we handle your KBLI 30912 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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Identify a qualifying SME / cooperative partner
2–3 business daysKBLI 30912 requires a mandatory partnership with cooperatives or Indonesian UMKM. We help identify, vet, and contract with qualifying partners — and structure the partnership so it satisfies the regulator without hollowing out your economics.
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 30912, 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 (Verified)
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
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.
- 02Have documents in the form of: a) machine specifications and/or equipment list b) photos of machines/equipment and c) sales/rental agreements that prove: 1) ownership (ownership/rental) of machines to produce transportation industry products and quality testing equipment 2) compliance of installed production capacity with business data
- 03Have a human resources organizational structure document that minimally consists of: a) company leadership, person in charge of production, person in charge of human resources development and/or b) person in charge of marketing.
- 04Have a flowchart document: a) Procurement, receipt, 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 that proves the availability of: a) Dedicated production space b) Quality control space
Ongoing obligations
6Compliance 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 in the form of a disaster evacuation SOP, including the arrangement of workplace safety signs.
- 06Possess 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. |
Speak to Emerhub
Get your KBLI 30912 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.