KBLI 47901 (Platform Digital Intermediasi Perdagangan Eceran) is the 5-digit Indonesian Standard Industrial Classification code for digital intermediation platform for retail trade. 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 47901?

Not in practice. KBLI 47901 is not on Pres. Reg. 10/2021's closed list, but OSS RBA only defines licensing rules at the Micro and Small business scales for this activity — there is no Large-scale matrix. Foreign-owned PT PMA must register at the Large scale, so this code isn't structurally available to foreign investors. PT lokal (100% Indonesian-owned) at the Micro / Small scale can operate freely.

What is the risk level of KBLI 47901?

KBLI 47901 has no Large-scale licensing matrix in OSS — it's structured for Micro and Small business scales only. PT PMA cannot register under this code as a result.

What licenses does KBLI 47901 require?

Not applicable to PT PMA — KBLI 47901 is not viable for foreign-owned entities (closed, SME-reserved, domestic-only, or no Large-scale licensing matrix in OSS RBA, depending on the case). Foreign investors should pick a related KBLI that is open at the Large scale.

What is the minimum capital for a PT PMA under KBLI 47901?

Not applicable to PT PMA — KBLI 47901 is not viable for foreign-owned entities, so neither BKPM Reg. 5/2025's paid-up minimum nor any sector-specific capital floor enters the picture. The structural barrier comes first.

How long does it take to register a business under KBLI 47901?

Not applicable to PT PMA — KBLI 47901 is not viable for foreign-owned entities, so the 4-8 week PT PMA setup timeline doesn't apply. Move to a sibling code with a Large-scale matrix or a different structure.

Is KBLI 47901 eligible for Indonesian tax incentives?

Not on the Tax Holiday or Tax Allowance priority lists. KBLI 47901 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 47901 license?

Not applicable to PT PMA — KBLI 47901 is not viable for foreign-owned entities, so OSS doesn't designate a PMA issuing authority. Smaller-scale registrations (Micro / Small) for Indonesian operators are typically issued at the Regency / City level.

What other permits beyond the NIB does KBLI 47901 need?

Beyond the NIB, no specific auxiliary permits (PB UMKU) are recorded for KBLI 47901. Sector-specific obligations may still apply — verify with the relevant ministry.

What KBLI codes are similar to 47901?

KBLIs in the same subgroup 4791: 47911 (Retail Trade via Media for Food, Beverages, Tobacco, Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, and Laboratory Equipment); 47912 (Retail Trade via Media for Textiles, Clothing, Footwear, and Personal Items); 47913 (Retail Trade Through Media for Household and Kitchen Equipment); 47914 (Retail Trade via Media for Mixed Goods as Classified in 47911 to 47913); 47919 (Retail Trade via Media for Various Other Goods). These are closely related activities — see the related-codes section below for full list.

KBLI 2020 · 5-digit class

47901Digital Intermediation Platform for Retail Trade

Platform Digital Intermediasi Perdagangan Eceran

Last updated May 19, 2026 · Sourced from OSS Indonesia

Marketplace or digital platform operators connecting sellers and buyers

KBLI 47901 at a glance

Citation-ready summary

KBLI code: 47901
Taxonomy version: KBLI 2020
Activity (English): Digital Intermediation Platform for Retail Trade
Activity (Indonesian): Platform Digital Intermediasi Perdagangan Eceran
Category: Wholesale and Retail Trade; Repair and Maintenance of Cars and Motorcycles
Risk level (Large scale, PMA): None recorded

§ 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 · No foreign ownership

Reserved for small Indonesian operators

KBLI 47901 is set up for warungs, smallholders, individual practitioners and similar small businesses — Indonesia's licensing rules only define micro and small business sizes for it. Foreign-owned companies have to register at the Large business size, so even though this code isn't on the official "closed" list, foreign ownership isn't possible in practice. Pick a related KBLI that covers larger operations, or set up a partnership with an Indonesian operator who already holds the licence.

This activity is reserved for small Indonesian operators — think warungs, food stalls, smallholders, individual practitioners. KBLI 47901 only has licensing rules defined for micro and small business sizes. Foreign-owned companies have to register at the Large business size, so this code isn't available to them even though it's not on the "closed" list. Pick a related KBLI that covers larger operations, or ask us about partnering with an Indonesian operator who already holds the licence.

Investment momentum

Retail 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.

PMA realized

IDR 8.7t≈ USD 0.54b

+11.5% YoY

Top investing countries

Singapore33%

Japan19%

South Korea13%

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.

§ 02

Retail trade-specific guidance

Sector context that applies to KBLI 47901 beyond the generic OSS process. Verify with the relevant ministry before committing capital.

Lead regulator

Ministry of Trade (Kemendag) / local governments

·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.

§ 02

What this means for foreign investors

An honest read of the situation, plus the structures that work in practice. We've handled all of these — book a call to walk through your specific plan.

Pathways that work

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 for the requirements.
Indonesian-owned operating company + commercial agreement
A 100% Indonesian-owned operating entity can hold the restricted licence while you contract with it commercially. We structure these arrangements deliberately — without nominee shareholding, which is unenforceable and increasingly scrutinised.

PMA-viable codes in the same area

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.

Restricted KBLIs need a tailored structure. Book a call and we'll map the right entity, partner, and licensing path for your specific business.

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47901Digital Intermediation Platform for Retail Trade

KBLI 47901 at a glance

Foreign investment rules

Reserved for small Indonesian operators

Retail trade sector — Q3 2025

Retail trade-specific guidance

What this means for foreign investors

Move to a different value-chain step

Special Economic Zone (KEK) or Free Trade Zone (Batam)

Indonesian-owned operating company + commercial agreement

KBLI 47901 needs a tailored structure. Let's design it.

Foreign investment rules

Reserved for small Indonesian operators

Retail trade sector — Q3 2025

Retail trade-specific guidance

What this means for foreign investors

Move to a different value-chain step

Special Economic Zone (KEK) or Free Trade Zone (Batam)

Indonesian-owned operating company + commercial agreement

KBLI 47901 needs a tailored structure. Let's design it.

What is KBLI 47901?

Who needs KBLI 47901?

Why does the code matter?

Under the upcoming KBLI 2025

Carried forward into KBLI 2025

Common questions about KBLI 47901

What is KBLI 47901?

Can foreign investors operate under KBLI 47901?

What is the risk level of KBLI 47901?

What licenses does KBLI 47901 require?

What is the minimum capital for a PT PMA under KBLI 47901?

How long does it take to register a business under KBLI 47901?

Is KBLI 47901 eligible for Indonesian tax incentives?

Which authority issues the KBLI 47901 license?

What other permits beyond the NIB does KBLI 47901 need?

What KBLI codes are similar to 47901?

KBLI 47901 at a glance

Foreign investment rules

Reserved for small Indonesian operators

Retail trade sector — Q3 2025

Retail trade-specific guidance

What this means for foreign investors

Move to a different value-chain step

Special Economic Zone (KEK) or Free Trade Zone (Batam)

Indonesian-owned operating company + commercial agreement

Related codes in Retail trade through mail or internet orders.

KBLI 47901 needs a tailored structure. Let's design it.

Foreign investment rules

Reserved for small Indonesian operators

Retail trade sector — Q3 2025

Retail trade-specific guidance

What this means for foreign investors

Move to a different value-chain step

Special Economic Zone (KEK) or Free Trade Zone (Batam)

Indonesian-owned operating company + commercial agreement

Related codes in Retail trade through mail or internet orders.

KBLI 47901 needs a tailored structure. Let's design it.

What is KBLI 47901?

Who needs KBLI 47901?

Why does the code matter?

Under the upcoming KBLI 2025

Carried forward into KBLI 2025

Common questions about KBLI 47901

What is KBLI 47901?

Can foreign investors operate under KBLI 47901?

What is the risk level of KBLI 47901?

What licenses does KBLI 47901 require?

What is the minimum capital for a PT PMA under KBLI 47901?

How long does it take to register a business under KBLI 47901?

Is KBLI 47901 eligible for Indonesian tax incentives?

Which authority issues the KBLI 47901 license?

What other permits beyond the NIB does KBLI 47901 need?

What KBLI codes are similar to 47901?