KBLI 2020 · 5-digit class

38220Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal

Treatment dan Pembuangan Limbah Berbahaya

Last updated · Sourced from OSS Indonesia

This group includes treatment and disposal businesses managed by both the government and private sectors, such as the disposal and treatment of solid or hazardous non-solid waste as well as specific waste, including explosive materials, oxidizing materials, flammable materials, toxic substances, irritants, carcinogens, corrosive materials, or materials that can cause infection and other substances and preparations that are hazardous to human health and the environment. The activities involve the operation of facilities for the disposal of hazardous waste and specific waste, treatment and disposal of live or dead toxic animals and other contaminated waste, incineration of hazardous waste, treatment, disposal, and storage of radioactive waste, such as treatment and disposal of transitional radioactive waste, including decay during the waste disposal period and packaging, preparation, and other treatment of radioactive waste.

For foreign investors

Key facts for KBLI 38220

The essentials a foreign investor needs to know before reading the rest of this page.

  • 100% foreign ownership permitted via PT PMA. KBLI 38220 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: 10 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 9 sector-specific obligations. We file these on your behalf as part of monthly compliance — you stay out of the OSS portal entirely.

At a glance
For Large-scale (PMA) operation
Foreign investment
100% foreign ownership allowed
No restrictions under Indonesia's BUPM regulation
Risk level
High
NIB + full Operating License
Primary license
NIB + full Operating License (Izin)
NIB enables preparation only — additional permit needed to operate
Setup timeline
10 Days
Statutory turnaround at OSS
Issuing authority
Minister / Agency Head
Default issuing authority
Min. paid-up capital
IDR 2.5 B
BKPM default paid-up — sector rules may set a higher figure
Figures shown are for the Large business scale (Usaha Besar) — the scale at which foreign-owned PT PMA must register. Setup time and license type are what Emerhub will handle on your behalf; the regulatory matrix below is for transparency.
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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 · open

Fully open to foreign investment

KBLI 38220 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.
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How we handle your KBLI 38220 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. 1

    Confirm the optimal structure for your business

    2–3 business days

    We confirm KBLI 38220 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. 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.

    What we need from you
    • Powers of attorney (we prepare; you sign and notarize)
    • Director / commissioner appointment letters
    • Initial capital deposit confirmation
  3. 3

    We obtain your NIB

    1–2 business days

    We file the OSS application with KBLI 38220 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. 4

    Secure your full Operating License (Izin)

    10+ business days

    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. We prepare the application bundle, liaise with the competent ministry, and chase issuance through to the certificate. Statutory turnaround: 10 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. 5

    Hand-off to ongoing compliance

    Ongoing

    Post-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.

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What is KBLI 38220?

A plain-English explanation of this classification and the businesses it covers.

KBLI 38220 (Treatment dan Pembuangan Limbah Berbahaya ) is the 5-digit Indonesian Standard Industrial Classification code for hazardous waste treatment and disposal. It sits within Water Treatment, Wastewater Treatment, Waste Material Treatment and Recovery, and Remediation Activities under the subgroup Treatment and Disposal of Hazardous Waste (major group 38) in the official KBLI 2020 taxonomy maintained by Statistics Indonesia (BPS).

This group includes treatment and disposal businesses managed by both the government and private sectors, such as the disposal and treatment of solid or hazardous non-solid waste as well as specific waste, including explosive materials, oxidizing materials, flammable materials, toxic substances, irritants, carcinogens, corrosive materials, or materials that can cause infection and other substances and preparations that are hazardous to human health and the environment. The activities involve the operation of facilities for the disposal of hazardous waste and specific waste, treatment and disposal of live or dead toxic animals and other contaminated waste, incineration of hazardous waste, treatment, disposal, and storage of radioactive waste, such as treatment and disposal of transitional radioactive waste, including decay during the waste disposal period and packaging, preparation, and other treatment of radioactive waste.

Who needs KBLI 38220?

Any Indonesian or foreign-owned entity that intends to operate in hazardous waste treatment and disposal 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.

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Water, Waste & Remediation-specific guidance

Sector context that applies to KBLI 38220 beyond the generic OSS process. Verify with the relevant ministry before committing capital.

Lead regulator
Ministry of Environment & Forestry (KLHK)
  • ·Hazardous-waste handling (B3) requires a separate KLHK permit.
  • ·AMDAL typically required for treatment facilities.
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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.

Reorganised in KBLI 2025

KBLI 38220 does not carry the same number forward into KBLI 2025 — the activity has been reclassified, but the precise mapping isn't recorded in our database yet.

  • ·For current operations, KBLI 38220 remains valid — OSS still uses KBLI 2020 for all business registrations.
  • ·The KBLI 2025 successor codes are listed in the official BPS transition document below; check for the activity-specific mapping when planning future structures.
  • ·Once OSS announces the KBLI 2025 cutover, existing entities will need to update their primary KBLI to the relevant successor — typically straightforward.

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.

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Risk 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.

01

Micro

Usaha Mikro
≤ IDR 2 B turnover
High risk
NIB + full Operating License (Izin) before invoicing.
02

Small

Usaha Kecil
IDR 2 – 15 B
High risk
NIB + full Operating License (Izin) before invoicing.
03

Medium

Usaha Menengah
IDR 15 – 50 B
High risk
NIB + full Operating License (Izin) before invoicing.
04

Large

PMA scale
Usaha Besar
IDR > 50 B
High risk
NIB + full Operating License (Izin) before invoicing.
What does each risk level require to operate? ›
Low. NIB alone is sufficient for both preparation and commercial operation. Issued instantly via OSS.
Medium-Low. NIB enables preparation only. Commercial operation requires a self-declared Sertifikat Standar (Standard Certificate). Operating with NIB alone is not legally compliant.
Medium-High. NIB enables preparation only. Commercial operation requires a Sertifikat Standar verified by the competent ministry — typically with a site or document inspection.
High. NIB enables preparation only. Commercial operation requires a full Operating License (Izin) issued by the competent ministry after substantive review.
Beyond OSS, sector-specific permits commonly apply on top — e.g. SBU for construction, BPOM for food/cosmetics/medicines, OJK for financial services, IUP for mining, PSE for digital services. See the industry-specific guidance below for what applies to this KBLI.
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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 · 4
Sub-activity scope

Storage of Hazardous and Toxic Waste

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
10Days
Statutory turnaround

Application requirements

3

Documents and capabilities you must demonstrate at registration

  • 01Surat kelayakan Operasional
  • 02Proof of ownership of funds for Environmental Pollution Control and/or Environmental Damage or funds for guaranteeing Environmental Function Recovery.
  • 03Technical Approval from the Director General of PSLB3

Ongoing obligations

10

Compliance and reporting duties throughout operation

  • 01Identify the hazardous waste (Limbah B3) that is stored.
  • 02Implementing the Storage of Hazardous and Toxic Waste in accordance with the standards for Hazardous and Toxic Waste Storage.
  • 03Record the name and quantity of stored hazardous waste (Limbah B3).
  • 04Storing B3 waste originating from other parties that will be deposited into the B3 Waste Collection site or directly into the B3 Waste Disposal facility.
  • 05Meet environmental standards and/or environmental quality standards regarding the implementation of Hazardous Waste Landfilling.
  • 06Menaati baku mutu air Limbah sesuai dengan ketentuan peraturan perundang- undangan, jika Penimbunan Limbah B3 menghasilkan air limbah
  • 07Establishing fencing and marking the location for the storage of hazardous waste (B3).
  • 08Monitor groundwater quality and address any negative impacts that may arise from the release of hazardous waste (Limbah B3) into the environment.
  • 09Menutup bagian paling atas fasilitas Penimbunan Limbah B3 setelah selesainya kegiatan Penimbunan Limbah B3
  • 10Prepare and Submit the Hazardous Waste Accumulation Report

Issuing authority

The authority that issues the license depends on your situation.

AuthorityApplies when
Minister/Head of AgencyAll
Minister/Head of AgencyForeign Investment
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