KBLI 35117: Power Generation, Distribution, and Sale …

KBLI 35117: Power Generation, Distribution, and Sale … · Open to PMA

§ 01

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

Fully open to foreign investment

KBLI 35117 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.

This KBLI is not listed in any restricted, closed, SME-reserved or partnership-required schedule under Pres. Reg. 10/2021 (as amended). A 100% foreign-owned PT PMA may operate in this activity, subject to the licensing requirements shown below. BKPM's default minimum capital is IDR 2.5 billion paid-up with IDR 10 billion+ total investment commitment per KBLI realised over time, but sector regulators (OJK, ESDM, BPOM, Kominfo, etc.) can set higher minimums for specific activities — we confirm the actual figure before incorporation.

Investment momentum

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.

PMA realized

IDR 21.5t≈ USD 1.3b

+18.9% YoY

Top investing countries

Singapore24%

Japan21%

South Korea16%

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.

§ 02

Activities included under KBLI 35117

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 35117

From the official OSS scope definition for this KBLI class. Each item is a distinct sub-activity that falls under this code.

01
Cross-Border Electric Power Network Interconnection License
02
Cross-Border Electricity Purchase License
03

§ 03

How we handle your KBLI 35117 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 days
We confirm KBLI 35117 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 days
We 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 35117, scoped to your specific business plan.

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§ 06

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 · 4

Sub-activity scope

Cross-Border Electric Power Network Interconnection License

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

14Days

Statutory turnaround

Application requirements

Documents and capabilities you must demonstrate at registration

01Copy of the Business License for Electricity Supply
02Interconnection Cooperation Agreement, which includes: a. Technical cooperation materials and b. Implementation of interconnection refers to network regulations and electricity distribution regulations.

Ongoing obligations

Compliance 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

§ 05

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 2 regulators; most operations only need a handful. Emerhub maps your operation to the exact set, files them, and tracks renewals.

Energy & Mineral Resources

1 permit

Ministry of Energy & Mineral Resources (ESDM). Applies to mining, oil & gas extraction, power generation, fuel distribution, and gas pipeline infrastructure. Most permits attach to a specific site or lifecycle phase (exploration, production, decommissioning) rather than the company as a whole.

Approval of cross-border electricity purchase prices
Persetujuan harga pembelian tenaga listrik lintas negara
12 requirements2 obligationsMinistry of Energy and Mineral Resources

Nuclear & Radiation Safety

1 permit

BAPETEN (Nuclear Energy Regulatory Agency). Applies whenever ionizing radiation sources are involved — radiology, radiotherapy, industrial NDT, certain manufacturing inputs. BAPETEN licenses the operator, the facility, and each radiation source separately.

Penyimpanan Mineral Ikutan Radio Aktif
Penyimpanan Mineral Ikutan Radioaktif
11 requirements31 obligationsEnergy Management

Speak to Emerhub

Get your KBLI 35117 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.

Get a quote for KBLI 35117

§ 01

Foreign investment rules

Status · open

Fully open to foreign investment

Investment momentum

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.

PMA realized

IDR 21.5t≈ USD 1.3b

+18.9% YoY

Top investing countries

Singapore24%

Japan21%

South Korea16%

§ 02

Activities included under KBLI 35117

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 35117

From the official OSS scope definition for this KBLI class. Each item is a distinct sub-activity that falls under this code.

01
Cross-Border Electric Power Network Interconnection License
02
Cross-Border Electricity Purchase License
03

§ 03

How we handle your KBLI 35117 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 days
We confirm KBLI 35117 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 days
We 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 35117, scoped to your specific business plan.

Request a quote

§ 06

Licensing requirements in detail

Sub-activity scopes · 4

Sub-activity scope

Cross-Border Electric Power Network Interconnection License

What's required to operate

NIB

Preparation only — additional permit needed below

Operating License (Izin)

Processing time

14Days

Statutory turnaround

Application requirements

Documents and capabilities you must demonstrate at registration

01Copy of the Business License for Electricity Supply
02Interconnection Cooperation Agreement, which includes: a. Technical cooperation materials and b. Implementation of interconnection refers to network regulations and electricity distribution regulations.

Ongoing obligations

Compliance 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

§ 05

Auxiliary permits (PB UMKU)

Energy & Mineral Resources

1 permit

Approval of cross-border electricity purchase prices
Persetujuan harga pembelian tenaga listrik lintas negara
12 requirements2 obligationsMinistry of Energy and Mineral Resources

Nuclear & Radiation Safety

1 permit

Penyimpanan Mineral Ikutan Radio Aktif
Penyimpanan Mineral Ikutan Radioaktif
11 requirements31 obligationsEnergy Management

Speak to Emerhub

Get your KBLI 35117 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.

Get a quote for KBLI 35117

§ 08

Common questions about KBLI 35117

What is KBLI 35117?

KBLI 35117 (Integrated Electricity Generation, Distribution, and Sales) is the 5-digit Indonesian Standard Industrial Classification code for power generation, distribution, and sale of electricity as a single business unit. It sits within the Electricity, Gas, Steam/Hot Water, and Cold Air Supply category in the official KBLI 2020 taxonomy maintained by Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS).

Can foreign investors operate under KBLI 35117?

Yes — KBLI 35117 is fully open to foreign investment. A PT PMA may operate with up to 100% foreign ownership, subject to BKPM Reg. 5/2025 capital requirements (IDR 2.5 billion paid-up + IDR 10 billion+ commitment per KBLI).

What is the risk level of KBLI 35117?

KBLI 35117's risk levels per business scale: Micro High, Small High, Medium High, Large High. Foreign-owned entities (PT PMA) must register at the Large scale.

What licenses does KBLI 35117 require?

NIB + Operating Licence (Izin). KBLI 35117 is High risk at Large scale, so the Operating Licence requires substantive sector-regulator approval before the business can operate. Expect a multi-month review with technical submissions. 2 sector-specific PB UMKU permits also apply depending on the exact activity. See the requirements summary at the top of the page.

What is the minimum capital for a PT PMA under KBLI 35117?

BKPM Reg. 5/2025 default applies: IDR 2.5 billion paid-up capital at incorporation + IDR 10 billion+ total investment commitment per KBLI registered, realized over time and reported quarterly via LKPM.

How long does it take to register a business under KBLI 35117?

PT PMA setup typically takes 4-8 weeks: AHU registration (1-2 weeks), NIB issuance via OSS (immediate to 1 week), bank account opening (2-4 weeks). The licensing cycle for KBLI 35117 specifically takes 14 days at the Large business scale.

Is KBLI 35117 eligible for Indonesian tax incentives?

Not on the Tax Holiday or Tax Allowance priority lists. KBLI 35117 businesses pay the standard 22% PPh Badan; Super Tax Deduction (300% R&D / 200% vocational training) may still apply for qualifying expenses.

Which authority issues the KBLI 35117 license?

Authority depends on the investor profile. For PMA: Minister/Head of Agency. For domestic SME scale: typically Governor (for Provincial scope) or Regent/Mayor (Regency/City scope). Specific mapping is in §1 of this page.

What other permits beyond the NIB does KBLI 35117 need?

Beyond the NIB, KBLI 35117 carries 2 PB UMKU permits across 2 sector regulators: Energy & Mineral Resources (1), Nuclear & Radiation Safety (1). Most operations only need 2-4 of these — the relevant set depends on which specific activities you actually perform; Emerhub maps the right subset before filing.

What KBLI codes are similar to 35117?

KBLIs in the same subgroup 3511: 35111 (Pembangkitan Tenaga Listrik); 35112 (Transmisi Tenaga Listrik); 35113 (Distribusi Tenaga Listrik); 35114 (Electricity Sales); 35115 (Power Generation, Transmission, Distribution, and Sale of Electricity as a Single Business Unit). These are closely related activities — see the related-codes section below for full list.

What you’ll need to operate under KBLI 35117

Foreign investment rules

Fully open to foreign investment

Electricity & power generation sector — Q3 2025

Activities included under KBLI 35117

Sub-activities under KBLI 35117

How we handle your KBLI 35117 setup

Confirm the optimal structure for your business

Incorporate your PT PMA

Licensing requirements in detail

Application requirements

Ongoing obligations

Issuing authority

Auxiliary permits (PB UMKU)

Related codes in Electric Power Generation

Get your KBLI 35117 setup handled end-to-end.

Yes — open to PMA up to 100%.

What's specific to this sector

KBLI 35117 at a glance

What you’ll need to operate under KBLI 35117

Foreign investment rules

Fully open to foreign investment

Electricity & power generation sector — Q3 2025

Activities included under KBLI 35117

Sub-activities under KBLI 35117

How we handle your KBLI 35117 setup

Confirm the optimal structure for your business

Incorporate your PT PMA

Licensing requirements in detail

Application requirements

Ongoing obligations

Issuing authority

Auxiliary permits (PB UMKU)

Related codes in Electric Power Generation

Get your KBLI 35117 setup handled end-to-end.

We obtain your NIB

Secure your full Operating License (Izin)

Hand-off to ongoing compliance

What is KBLI 35117?

Who needs KBLI 35117?

Why does the code matter?

Under the upcoming KBLI 2025

What changes for KBLI 35117

Risk level by business scale

Micro

Small

Medium

Large

Common questions about KBLI 35117

What is KBLI 35117?

Can foreign investors operate under KBLI 35117?

What is the risk level of KBLI 35117?

What licenses does KBLI 35117 require?

What is the minimum capital for a PT PMA under KBLI 35117?

How long does it take to register a business under KBLI 35117?

Is KBLI 35117 eligible for Indonesian tax incentives?

Which authority issues the KBLI 35117 license?

What other permits beyond the NIB does KBLI 35117 need?

What KBLI codes are similar to 35117?