35116Power Generation, Transmission, and Sale of Electricity as a Single Business Unit
Integrated Electricity Generation, Transmission, and Sales
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This group includes activities related to the production of electricity, the distribution of electricity through transmission networks, and the sale of electricity to end consumers carried out as a single business entity.
Key facts for KBLI 35116
The essentials a foreign investor needs to know before reading the rest of this page.
100% foreign ownership permitted via PT PMA. KBLI 35116 is not on Indonesia's closed, conditional, SME-reserved or partnership-required schedules under Pres. Reg. 10/2021.
Default minimum paid-up capital: IDR 2.5 billion (~USD 160K) under BKPM Reg. 5/2025 (effective Oct 2025) — applies unless a sector regulator sets a higher figure for this activity. The often-cited IDR 10 billion is the total investment commitment per KBLI realised over time via quarterly LKPM reports, not required upfront.
High-risk activity — requires NIB + full Operating License (Izin) to operate commercially. NIB alone enables only the preparation stage; an Operating License must be obtained before invoicing or production starts.
Statutory licensing turnaround: 14 days once we submit the application — on top of the 2–3 weeks for PT PMA incorporation. We coordinate the full sequence end-to-end.
Issuing authority for PMA: Minister/Head of Agency — this KBLI is routed centrally rather than to provincial / regency level.
Ongoing reporting: quarterly LKPM (Investment Activity Report) to BKPM plus 4 sector-specific obligations. We file these on your behalf as part of monthly compliance — you stay out of the OSS portal entirely.
- Risk level
- HighNIB + full Operating License
- Primary license
- NIB + full Operating License (Izin)NIB enables preparation only — additional permit needed to operate
- Setup timeline
- 14 DaysStatutory turnaround at OSS
- Issuing authority
- Minister / Agency HeadDefault issuing authority
- Min. paid-up capital
- IDR 2.5 BBKPM default paid-up — sector rules may set a higher figure
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.
Fully open to foreign investment
KBLI 35116 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.
Electricity & power generation 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.
IPP (Independent Power Producer) projects dominate. Renewables (KBLI 35101 solar, geothermal) are Tax-Holiday-eligible at maximum tier; coal-fired projects no longer attract greenfield FDI. PLN PPA terms are the binding commercial constraint.
Source: BKPM (2026-04-29). Updated quarterly.
View original on data.bkpm.go.id →How we handle your KBLI 35116 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
Confirm the optimal structure for your business
2–3 business daysWe confirm KBLI 35116 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
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.
What we need from you- Powers of attorney (we prepare; you sign and notarize)
- Director / commissioner appointment letters
- Initial capital deposit confirmation
- 3
We obtain your NIB
1–2 business daysWe file the OSS application with KBLI 35116 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
Secure your full Operating License (Izin)
14+ business daysNIB 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. We prepare the application bundle, liaise with the competent ministry, and chase issuance through to the certificate. Statutory turnaround: 14 business days — 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
Hand-off to ongoing compliance
OngoingPost-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.
What is KBLI 35116?
A plain-English explanation of this classification and the businesses it covers.
KBLI 35116 (Integrated Electricity Generation, Transmission, and Sales) is the 5-digit Indonesian Standard Industrial Classification code for power generation, transmission, and sale of electricity as a single business unit. It sits within Electricity, Gas, Steam/Hot Water, and Cold Air Supply under the subgroup Electric Power Generation (major group 35) in the official KBLI 2020 taxonomy maintained by Statistics Indonesia (BPS).
Who needs KBLI 35116?
Any Indonesian or foreign-owned entity that intends to operate in power generation, transmission, and sale of electricity as a single business unit 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.
Electricity-specific guidance
Sector context that applies to KBLI 35116 beyond the generic OSS process. Verify with the relevant ministry before committing capital.
- ·IUPTL operating license required from ESDM for any power generation activity.
- ·PLN holds monopoly on transmission and distribution; private generation typically sells to PLN under PPA.
- ·IPP (Independent Power Producer) projects negotiated case-by-case; renewables get tariff incentives.
- ·Renewable energy investments may qualify for Tax Holiday and KEK incentives.
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.
What changes for KBLI 35116
This integrated electricity code (generation, transmission, and sales) has been restructured in KBLI 2025. Power generation is now separated: 35111 for fossil fuels with emissions, 35112 for non-emission sources like nuclear, and 35120 for renewables. Distribution activities are under 35131.
- 35111Electricity Generation From Non-Renewable Energy Sources With Emissions
For fossil fuel power generation (coal, gas, oil, peat)
- 35112Electricity Generation From Non-Renewable Non-Emission Energy Sources
For nuclear, hydrogen, and ammonia power generation
- 35120Electricity Generation From Renewable Energy Sources
For solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and biomass power generation
- 35131Electricity Transmission and Distribution Activities
For electricity transmission and distribution networks
Until OSS adopts KBLI 2025, your existing registration under 35116 remains valid. Plan the migration alongside the OSS update; no immediate action required.
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.
Talk to a specialistRisk 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.
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PMA scaleWhat does each risk level require to operate? ›
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).
Cross-Border Electric Power Network Interconnection License
Application requirements
2Documents and capabilities you must demonstrate at registration
- 01Salinan Izin Usaha Penyediaan Tenaga Listrik
- 02Interconnection Cooperation Agreement, which includes: a. Technical cooperation material and b. Implementation of interconnection refers to transmission network regulations and electricity distribution network regulations.
Ongoing obligations
5Compliance and reporting duties throughout operation
- 01The installation to be operated must have an Operational Feasibility Certificate.
- 02Operations are carried out by Technical Personnel who possess a Competency Certificate.
- 03The equipment used must meet the mandatory Indonesian National Standards.
- 04Report business activities periodically to the Director General.
- 05Submit an application for the extension of the interconnection permit for cross-border electricity networks that has expired, for a maximum of 30 years with an evaluation period every 5 years.
Issuing authority
The authority that issues the license depends on your situation.
| Authority | Applies when |
|---|---|
| Minister/Head of Agency | All |
| Minister/Head of Agency | Foreign Investment |
