Foreign Investor FeasibilityKBLI 32120
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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 32120 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- Imitation jewelry and similar goods industrySector: Industry
§ 02
Regulations governing KBLI 32120
Current status, what each regulation actually requires for this activity, and how it ties to the PB UMKU sector permits below. Click through for the plain-English summary.
- Indonesia, Kementerian Keuangan
§ 03
How we handle your KBLI 32120 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 32120 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
- 2
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 32120, 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
0Documents and capabilities you must demonstrate at registration
No specific application requirements at this scale.
Ongoing obligations
5Compliance 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.
- 03Possess periodic calibration documents for quality control equipment or periodic results from independent laboratory tests on the produced products.
- 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).
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 32120 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.