Foreign Investor FeasibilityKBLI 47911
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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 · sme reserved
Reserved for cooperatives & micro/small enterprises
KBLI 47911 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.
Listed restrictions
Reserved for SMEs / cooperatives
1- Retail trade through mail order and the internet: Retail trade through media for commodities such as food, beverages, tobacco, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and laboratory equipment.Allocated for Cooperatives and UMKM.Sector: Trade
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.
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Retail trade-specific guidance
Sector context that applies to KBLI 47911 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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Reference data: how this KBLI is regulated
The data below is the official OSS regulatory profile for this code. It applies to qualifying Indonesian operators (or to your operating partner). Foreign investors won't file these directly, but it's useful context when structuring a partnership or commercial arrangement.
Foreign investors:the licensing matrix below is for context only — direct PMA registration isn't possible for this code. See pathways above for what actually works.
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
1Compliance and reporting duties throughout operation
- 01Submit business activity reports to the Minister of Trade.
Issuing authority
The authority that issues the license depends on your situation.
| Authority | Applies when |
|---|---|
| Regent/Mayor | Regency/City |
| 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 9 candidate permits across 1 regulator; most operations only need a handful. Emerhub maps your operation to the exact set, files them, and tracks renewals.
Pharmaceuticals
9 permitsBPOM (National Agency of Drug & Food Control). Applies to drugs, processed food, traditional medicine, cosmetics, and health supplements — produced, imported, repackaged, or distributed for human consumption. BPOM is the gating regulator; product registration is required before any commercial sale.
- Approval for the Implementation of Cosmetic Clinical TrialsPersetujuan Pelaksanaan Uji Klinik Kosmetika2 requirements6 obligationsFood and Drug Supervisory Agency
- Approval for the Implementation of Preclinical Testing of CosmeticsPersetujuan Pelaksanaan Uji Praklinik Kosmetika2 requirements2 obligationsFood and Drug Supervisory Agency
- Certificate of Compliance with Food Safety Management System Standards in Distribution FacilitiesSertifikat Pemenuhan Standar Sistem Manajemen Keamanan Pangan Olahan di Sarana Peredaran1 requirement1 obligationFood and Drug Supervisory Agency
- Cosmetic Distribution LicenseIzin Edar Kosmetika4 requirements1 obligationFood and Drug Supervisory Agency
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KBLI 47911 needs a tailored structure. Let's design it.
Restricted KBLIs need a structure designed around the restriction — partnership, alternative code, KEK, or commercial arrangement. We've handled all of these. One conversation tells you what works for your plan.