Foreign Investor FeasibilityKBLI 46900
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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
Open under BUPM (subject to sector rules)
KBLI 46900 is not on Indonesia's closed, conditional, SME-reserved, or partnership-required schedules under BUPM (Pres. Reg. 10/2021). A foreign investor can incorporate a PT PMA under this code, but sector regulators (PSE/Kominfo, BPOM, OJK, Kemenkes, Permendag, ESDM) almost always add licensing and capital requirements on top — the practical answer depends on your specific business model.
This KBLI is open under BUPM (Pres. Reg. 10/2021) — it's not on any restricted, closed, SME-reserved, or partnership-required schedule. That's the BUPM verdict only, not a complete sector-readiness check: sector regulators almost always add requirements on top (PSE/Kominfo for digital platforms, BPOM for food and cosmetics, OJK for financial, Kemenkes for healthcare, Permendag for retail, ESDM for energy). BKPM's default capital floor is IDR 2.5 billion paid-up with IDR 10 billion+ total investment commitment per KBLI, but sector regulators frequently set higher minimums for specific activities. The practical answer depends on your business model — confirm with our team before committing capital.
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Regulations governing KBLI 46900
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.
- Ministry of Trade
- Indonesia, Pemerintah Pusat
- Indonesia, Pemerintah Pusat
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Common business profiles under KBLI 46900
Archetypal businesses operating under this code. Use these to recognize whether your venture maps to KBLI 46900 as primary or secondary activity.
What businesses register under KBLI 46900?
Real-world business archetypes — names omitted; profiles describe operational shape, not specific companies.
- 01B2B distributor for imported goods
Foreign brand owners and importers operating wholesale distribution to Indonesian retailers and resellers — common for FMCG, electronics, and industrial products.
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How we handle your KBLI 46900 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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Confirm the optimal structure for your business
2–3 business daysWe confirm KBLI 46900 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
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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 46900, 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
Wholesale/Distribution with a self-service system
What's required to operate
NIB
NIB is sufficient for both preparation and commercial operation. No additional licensing instrument is issued by OSS at this risk level.
Application requirements
0Documents and capabilities you must demonstrate at registration
No specific application requirements at this scale.
Ongoing obligations
7Compliance and reporting duties throughout operation
- 01Establishment in accordance with the provisions of legislation in the field of Supermarket.
- 02Implementing K3L standards
- 03Having a partnership with a Micro or Small business
- 04Submit a report to the Minister of Trade annually regarding: a. The number of outlets owned b. The number of Micro/Small/Medium businesses partnered c. The number of workers absorbed d. The total sales turnover of all owned outlets
- 05Involving Micro, Small, and Medium businesses in supply chain collaboration.
- 06Providing domestic product merchandise
- 07In the case of using its own Supermarket brand, the Supermarket: a. Is responsible for ensuring that its merchandise complies with the provisions of laws and regulations in the field of intellectual property. b. Develops its own products and brands for Micro, Small, and Medium businesses. c. Has a commitment with Producers, Suppliers, or Importers that can be proven by agreements, designations, and/or written transaction evidence regarding the Goods to be distributed.
Issuing authority
The authority that issues the license depends on your situation.
| Authority | Applies when |
|---|---|
| Regent/Mayor | Regency/City |
| Minister/Head of Agency | All |
| Minister/Head of Agency | Foreign Investment |
| Governor | Special Capital Region of Jakarta Province |
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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 1 candidate permit across 1 regulator; most operations only need a handful. Emerhub maps your operation to the exact set, files them, and tracks renewals.
Veterinary & Animal Medicine
1 permitMinistry of Agriculture. Applies if you produce, import, distribute, or sell animal medicines, vaccines, or feed; if you breed livestock; or if you operate a veterinary practice. A "veterinary control number" (NKV) is the entry-point permit for animal-product processors.
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Get your KBLI 46900 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.