Foreign Investor FeasibilityKBLI 33159
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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 33159 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- Repair services for other transportation equipment, not motor vehicles.Sector: Industry
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Activities included under KBLI 33159
Sub-activities recorded under this KBLI in the OSS regulatory database. The classification covers any business operating in one or more of these areas.
Sub-activities under KBLI 33159
From the official OSS scope definition for this KBLI class. Each item is a distinct sub-activity that falls under this code.
- 01Repair of Military Vehicles
- 02Repair of Other Transport Equipment, Not Motor Vehicles Except Military Vehicles
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How we handle your KBLI 33159 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 33159 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 33159, 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).
Sub-activity scopes · 2
Sub-activity scope
Repair of Military Vehicles
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
4Documents and capabilities you must demonstrate at registration
- 01Have an organizational structure document that includes the availability of human resources with technical competencies relevant to the service business.
- 02Have a work agreement document between the company and competent workers to provide services with a status of permanent employees or contract employees for a minimum of 1 year, with at least the following number of employees: 2 managerial level, 2 professional/supervisor level, and 4 technical/operational/staff level.
- 03Have a document outlining the business process flow for service sales.
- 04Have documents in the form of: a) machine specifications and/or equipment list, as supporting facilities and b) photos of machines/equipment, as supporting facilities
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 and the process of service delivery, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
- 03Have a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) document for after-sales service provision.
- 04Possess a competency training certificate for service provider human resources.
- 05Possess a calibration certificate for equipment used for measurement.
Issuing authority
The authority that issues the license depends on your situation.
| Authority | Applies when |
|---|---|
| Minister/Head of Agency | All of them |
| Minister/Head of Agency | Foreign Investment |
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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 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 permitsMinistry 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.
Speak to Emerhub
Get your KBLI 33159 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.