50112Domestic Water Transport for Passengers
Domestic Harbor Water Transport for Passengers
Last updated · Sourced from OSS Indonesia
This group includes passenger transportation businesses by sea at ports that do not have complete facilities, using port water transport (rede transport) as a connection from the dock (port) to the ship or vice versa, from the main ship to other ships in the port waters or vice versa, and/or from the dock and/or ship to buildings/installations in the sea waters or vice versa.
KBLI 50112 at a glance
- KBLI code
- 50112
- Taxonomy version
- KBLI 2020
- Activity (English)
- Domestic Water Transport for Passengers
- Activity (Indonesian)
- Domestic Harbor Water Transport for Passengers
- Category
- Transportation and Warehousing
- Risk level (Large scale, PMA)
- Medium-High
- Foreign ownership status
- Fully open to PMA (100%)
- Minimum capital (PT PMA)
- IDR 2.5 billion paid-up + IDR 10 billion+ commitment per KBLI (BKPM Reg. 5/2025)
- Primary licensing instrument
- NIB
- Issuing authority (PMA)
- Minister/Head of Agency
- Tax incentive eligibility
- None recorded
- Last verified
- April 24, 2026
Key facts for KBLI 50112
The essentials a foreign investor needs to know before reading the rest of this page.
100% foreign ownership permitted via PT PMA. KBLI 50112 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.
Medium-high-risk activity — requires NIB + Standard Certificate (Verified) to operate commercially. NIB alone enables only the preparation stage; a Standard Certificate must be obtained before invoicing or production starts.
Statutory licensing turnaround: 3 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 6 sector-specific obligations. We file these on your behalf as part of monthly compliance — you stay out of the OSS portal entirely.
- Risk level
- Medium-HighNIB + verified cert.
- Primary license
- NIB + Standard Certificate (Verified)NIB enables preparation only — additional permit needed to operate
- Setup timeline
- 3 DaysStatutory turnaround at OSS
- Issuing authority
- Minister / Agency HeadDefault issuing authority
- Min. paid-up capital
- IDR 2.5 BBKPM default paid-up — sector rules may set a higher figure
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.
Fully open to foreign investment
KBLI 50112 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.
What it costs to set up a PT PMA under KBLI 50112
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 50112How we handle your KBLI 50112 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
Confirm the optimal structure for your business
2–3 business daysWe confirm KBLI 50112 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
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.
What we need from you- Powers of attorney (we prepare; you sign and notarize)
- Director / commissioner appointment letters
- Initial capital deposit confirmation
- 3
We obtain your NIB
1–2 business daysWe file the OSS application with KBLI 50112 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
Secure your Standard Certificate (Verified)
3+ business daysNIB is issued for the preparation stage. To begin commercial operations, the operator must obtain a Sertifikat Standar that has been verified by the competent ministry. The verification step typically requires a site or document inspection. Operating with NIB alone is not legally compliant. We prepare the application bundle, liaise with the competent ministry, and chase issuance through to the certificate. Statutory turnaround: 3 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
Hand-off to ongoing compliance
OngoingPost-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.
What is KBLI 50112?
A plain-English explanation of this classification and the businesses it covers.
KBLI 50112 (Domestic Harbor Water Transport for Passengers) is the 5-digit Indonesian Standard Industrial Classification code for domestic water transport for passengers. It sits within Transportation and Warehousing under the subgroup Domestic water passenger transport. (major group 50) in the official KBLI 2020 taxonomy maintained by Statistics Indonesia (BPS).
Who needs KBLI 50112?
Any Indonesian or foreign-owned entity that intends to operate in domestic water transport for passengers 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.
Transportation & Warehousing-specific guidance
Sector context that applies to KBLI 50112 beyond the generic OSS process. Verify with the relevant ministry before committing capital.
- ·Cabotage rules: domestic shipping reserved for Indonesian-flagged vessels.
- ·Aviation operations require Air Operator Certificate (AOC) and aircraft registration.
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 50112 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 50112 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 specialistRisk 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.
Micro
Small
Medium
Large
PMA scaleWhat does each risk level require to operate? ›
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).
Application requirements
7Documents and capabilities you must demonstrate at registration
- 01Have proof of ownership or lease of the business premises for a minimum of 2 (two) years, office equipment, internet facilities and infrastructure, as well as safety equipment.
- 02Have Indonesian citizen experts with at least a Level III Nautical Expert (ANT-III) or Level III Technical Expert (ATT-III) or a Diploma III in Maritime Transport and Port Management (KALK) or Marine Transportation/Ship Engineering with competencies and/or skills in the field of port water transportation evidenced by a certificate.
- 03Have 1 (one) operational staff with a minimum of 1 (one) year of experience in the shipping sector and possess competencies and/or skills in port water transportation, evidenced by a certificate.
- 04Have a quality management system issued by a national or international certification body or have a business management system that has received approval from the Director General of Sea Transportation or the Governor according to the authority for issuing business licenses.
- 05Recommendation letter from the local port authority regarding the balance of supply and demand for port transportation services based on the number of port transportation companies and the number of ship visits operating at the local port.
- 06Having a seaworthy Indonesian-flagged vessel that is suitable for the activities.
- 07If developing a business/opening an operational branch office, it must be accompanied by: a appointment of a person in charge at each business location; b recommendation from the local port authority.
Ongoing obligations
7Compliance and reporting duties throughout operation
- 01Carry out operational activities continuously in accordance with the Port Water Transport Business Standards.
- 02Submit the report on the port water transportation plan to the port organizer and the local harbor master.
- 03Submit the ship agency activity report every 6 (six) months to the Port Organizer and harbor master, and the local Governor.
- 04Implement the provisions established in the standards for port water transportation business.
- 05Update business licensing data every 2 (two) years.
- 06Update the quality management system in accordance with the regulations or business management system every 2 (two) years.
- 07Comply with the provisions of legislation in the field of shipping and other relevant regulations.
Issuing authority
The authority that issues the license depends on your situation.
| Authority | Applies when |
|---|---|
| Minister/Head of Agency | Foreign Investment |
| Governor | Province |
Common questions about KBLI 50112
What is KBLI 50112?
KBLI 50112 (Domestic Harbor Water Transport for Passengers) is the 5-digit Indonesian Standard Industrial Classification code for domestic water transport for passengers. It sits within the Transportation and Warehousing category in the official KBLI 2020 taxonomy maintained by Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS).
Can foreign investors operate under KBLI 50112?
Yes — KBLI 50112 is fully open to foreign investment. A PT PMA may operate with up to 100% foreign ownership, subject to BKPM Reg. 5/2025 capital requirements (IDR 2.5 billion paid-up + IDR 10 billion+ commitment per KBLI).
What is the risk level of KBLI 50112?
KBLI 50112's risk levels per business scale: Mikro Medium-High, Kecil Medium-High, Menengah Medium-High, Besar Medium-High. Foreign-owned entities (PT PMA) must register at the Large scale.
What licenses does KBLI 50112 require?
NIB only — KBLI 50112 is a low-risk activity in OSS RBA, so the Business Identification Number alone suffices for operational licensing.
What is the minimum capital for a PT PMA under KBLI 50112?
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 50112?
PT PMA setup typically takes 4-8 weeks: AHU registration (1-2 weeks), NIB issuance via OSS (immediate to 1 week), bank account opening (2-4 weeks). The licensing cycle for KBLI 50112 specifically takes 3 days at the Large business scale.
Is KBLI 50112 eligible for Indonesian tax incentives?
Not on the Tax Holiday or Tax Allowance priority lists. KBLI 50112 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 50112 license?
Authority depends on the investor profile. For PMA: Minister/Head of Agency. 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 50112 need?
Beyond the NIB, no specific auxiliary permits (PB UMKU) are recorded for KBLI 50112. Sector-specific obligations may still apply — verify with the relevant ministry.
What KBLI codes are similar to 50112?
KBLIs in the same subgroup 5011: 50111 (Domestic Sea Transportation Liner and Tramper for Passengers); 50113 (Domestic Sea Transportation for Tourism); 50114 (Domestic Sea Transportation for Passengers). These are closely related activities — see the related-codes section below for full list.
