47721Retail Trade of Pharmaceutical Products and Medicines for Humans in Pharmacies
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This category includes retail businesses specializing in pharmaceutical products and medicines for humans in finished form (preparations) in pharmacies. These products can be in the form of tablets, capsules, ointments, powders, solutions, parenteral solutions, and suspensions. They encompass medicines for skin conditions, eye conditions, dental health, ear health, respiratory conditions, digestive conditions, hypertension, hormonal disorders, vitamins, and health supplements. It also includes healthcare items made of rubber, such as condoms, breast pumps, baby bottle nipples, blood bags, surgical gloves, rubber pipettes, family planning devices, and rubber stoppers for small pharmaceutical bottles (vials).
KBLI 47721 at a glance
- KBLI code
- 47721
- Taxonomy version
- KBLI 2020
- Activity (English)
- Retail Trade of Pharmaceutical Products and Medicines for Humans in Pharmacies
- Activity (Indonesian)
- Retail Trade of Pharmaceutical Products and Medicines for Humans in Pharmacies
- Category
- Wholesale and Retail Trade; Repair and Maintenance of Cars and Motorcycles
- Risk level (Large scale, PMA)
- None recorded
- Foreign ownership status
- Reserved for cooperatives / SMEs
- Minimum capital (PT PMA)
- IDR 2.5 billion paid-up + IDR 10 billion+ commitment per KBLI (BKPM Reg. 5/2025)
- Primary licensing instrument
- None recorded
- Issuing authority (PMA)
- OSS RBA
- Tax incentive eligibility
- None recorded
- Last verified
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Key facts for KBLI 47721
The essentials a foreign investor needs to know before reading the rest of this page.
Reserved for Indonesian SMEs and cooperatives — direct PT PMA is not permitted. Foreign investors typically support SME licensees via off-take, brand, or supply arrangements.
- Direct PMA path
- Not availableSee below for alternatives
- Recommended structure
- SME partnership / off-takeSupport an Indonesian SME licensee
- Next step
- Book a callTailored structure for your plan
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.
Reserved for cooperatives & micro/small enterprises
KBLI 47721 is allocated to cooperatives and Indonesian micro, small and medium enterprises (UMKM) under the BUPM allocation list. Foreign investment via PT PMA is not permitted for the listed sub-activities below.
Reserved for SMEs / cooperatives
1- Retail trade: Pharmaceutical products and medicines for humans in pharmacies.Allocated for Cooperatives and UMKM.Sector: Health
What it costs to set up a PT PMA under KBLI 47721
Realistic year-1 cost stack for a foreign-investor PT PMA operating under this KBLI. Numbers reflect Emerhub's actual engagement scope; sector-specific overrides applied where present.
Approximate USD equivalents at IDR 16,000/USD (Budget 2025 reference rate).
Engagement scoped to your specific business plan — exact numbers depend on operating jurisdiction, foreign-worker count, and bank choice for capital deposit.
Get an exact quote for KBLI 47721Retail trade 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.
E-commerce (Tokopedia, Bukalapak, Shopee, Tiktok Shop) and modern-format retail (Ranch Market, Lotte Mart) drive most foreign-owned activity. Traditional and small-format retail remain reserved for Indonesian SMEs.
Source: BKPM (2026-04-29). Updated quarterly.
View original on data.bkpm.go.id →What this means for foreign investors
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This activity is allocated to Indonesian SMEs and cooperatives.
PT PMA is not permitted for this KBLI. The activity is reserved for cooperatives and Indonesian micro/small/medium enterprises (UMKM). The pathway for foreign investors is to operate a different value-chain step (e.g. processing or distribution rather than the reserved primary activity), or to support local SMEs as an off-taker / brand owner / financier.
Move to a different value-chain step
The cleanest path: operate a related but open KBLI. For example, foreign investors blocked from primary commodity production frequently succeed with the processing, distribution, branding, or export-trade codes upstream or downstream of the restricted activity.
Special Economic Zone (KEK) or Free Trade Zone (Batam)
Several restricted codes have higher or full PMA caps inside designated KEK zones (Sanur Health, Lido, Mandalika) or the Batam Free Trade Zone — manufacturing, logistics, and IT services especially. The IUK regime under BP Batam relaxes ownership rules selectively in exchange for export orientation. We assess whether your operation can benefit. See the BP Batam IUK guide for the requirements.
SME partnership / off-take model
You can't hold the SME licence yourself, but you can build a contractual ecosystem with cooperatives or UMKM partners — supplying them with capital, IP, brand, distribution, or technology. We structure these arrangements so they stay defensible and commercially aligned.
These siblings are usable by a foreign-owned PT PMA — they have a Large-scale licensing matrix and aren't on a restricted list. Each has its own context badge so you can pick by trade-off.
- 47723Retail Trade of Traditional Medicine for Humans100% PMA
- 47724Retail Trade of Cosmetics for Humans100% PMA
- 47725Retail Trade of Laboratory Equipment, Pharmaceutical Equipment, and Healthcare Equipment for Humans100% PMA
- 47726Retail Trade of Goods and Pharmaceutical Products for Animals, Both in Pharmacies and Not in Pharmacies100% PMA
- 47727Retail Trade of Traditional Medicine for Animals100% PMA
- 47728Retail Trade of Cosmetics for Animals100% PMA
What is KBLI 47721?
A plain-English explanation of this classification and the businesses it covers.
KBLI 47721 is the 5-digit Indonesian Standard Industrial Classification code for retail trade of pharmaceutical products and medicines for humans in pharmacies. It sits within Wholesale and Retail Trade; Repair and Maintenance of Cars and Motorcycles under the subgroup Retail trade specializing in pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, perfumes, and cosmetics in stores. (major group 47) in the official KBLI 2020 taxonomy maintained by Statistics Indonesia (BPS).
Who needs KBLI 47721?
Any Indonesian or foreign-owned entity that intends to operate in retail trade of pharmaceutical products and medicines for humans in pharmacies 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.
Retail trade-specific guidance
Sector context that applies to KBLI 47721 beyond the generic OSS process. Verify with the relevant ministry before committing capital.
- ·Most modern retail (supermarkets, department stores) is open to PMA above a minimum store-area threshold (typically 1,200 m² for hypermarkets, 400 m² for supermarkets).
- ·Traditional retail and small-scale retail (kaki lima, los pasar) are reserved for SMEs.
- ·Retail of alcoholic beverages is highly restricted and monitored separately.
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.
Carried forward into KBLI 2025
KBLI 47721 retains the same code number and scope in the new taxonomy. The activity description, hierarchy, and intended use of the code are preserved.
- ·Continue using 47721 for current registrations under KBLI 2020.
- ·When OSS adopts KBLI 2025 (timing not yet announced), no migration is required for this code.
- ·Risk level, permits, and authority routing shown above remain in effect under both taxonomies.
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 specialistAuxiliary permits (PB UMKU)
This KBLI commonly carries 2 additional permits attached to specific operational activities. PB UMKU permits are issued separately from the main business license — apply only for the ones relevant to your operation.
- Integrated Practice Permit for Veterinarians and Veterinary Paramedics (working in livestock and animal health companies) (integrated veterinary paramedic services)integrated-practice-permit-for-veterinarians-and-2
- Integrated Practice Permit for Veterinarians and Veterinary Paramedics (working in livestock and animal health companies) (integrated veterinarian)integrated-practice-permit-for-veterinarians-and-v
Common questions about KBLI 47721
What is KBLI 47721?
KBLI 47721 (Retail Trade of Pharmaceutical Products and Medicines for Humans in Pharmacies) is the 5-digit Indonesian Standard Industrial Classification code for retail trade of pharmaceutical products and medicines for humans in pharmacies. It sits within the Wholesale and Retail Trade; Repair and Maintenance of Cars and Motorcycles category in the official KBLI 2020 taxonomy maintained by Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS).
Can foreign investors operate under KBLI 47721?
Limited — KBLI 47721 is allocated to cooperatives and Indonesian micro/small/medium enterprises (UMKM). Foreign investment via PT PMA is not permitted for the listed sub-activities.
What is the risk level of KBLI 47721?
KBLI 47721 has no Large-scale licensing matrix in OSS — it's structured for Mikro and Kecil business scales only. PT PMA cannot register under this code as a result.
What licenses does KBLI 47721 require?
OSS hasn't published the regulatory profile for KBLI 47721 yet — the standard NIB applies, plus sector-specific licenses based on the activity. Confirm with the relevant ministry before incorporating.
What is the minimum capital for a PT PMA under KBLI 47721?
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 47721?
PT PMA setup typically takes 4-8 weeks end-to-end: AHU registration, NIB via OSS, bank account opening. KBLI-specific licensing depends on the permit instrument required.
Is KBLI 47721 eligible for Indonesian tax incentives?
Not on the Tax Holiday or Tax Allowance priority lists. KBLI 47721 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 47721 license?
Authority depends on the investor profile. For PMA: Minister/Head of Agency (BKPM/OSS). 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 47721 need?
Beyond the NIB, KBLI 47721 commonly requires: Integrated Practice Permit for Veterinarians and Veterinary Paramedics (working in livestock and animal health companies) (integrated veterinary paramedic services), Integrated Practice Permit for Veterinarians and Veterinary Paramedics (working in livestock and animal health companies) (integrated veterinarian). The auxiliary permits list (PB UMKU) shown on this page is the complete set OSS associates with this code.
What KBLI codes are similar to 47721?
KBLIs in the same subgroup 4772: 47722 (Retail Trade of Pharmaceutical Products and Medicines for Humans Not in Pharmacies); 47723 (Retail Trade of Traditional Medicine for Humans); 47724 (Retail Trade of Cosmetics for Humans); 47725 (Retail Trade of Laboratory Equipment, Pharmaceutical Equipment, and Healthcare Equipment for Humans); 47726 (Retail Trade of Goods and Pharmaceutical Products for Animals, Both in Pharmacies and Not in Pharmacies). These are closely related activities — see the related-codes section below for full list.
