KBLI 50121: Foreign Sea Transportation Liner and Tram…

KBLI 50121: Foreign Sea Transportation Liner and Tram… · Open to PMA

§ 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 · open

Fully open to foreign investment

KBLI 50121 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.

This KBLI is not listed in any restricted, closed, SME-reserved or partnership-required schedule under Pres. Reg. 10/2021 (as amended). A 100% foreign-owned PT PMA may operate in this activity, subject to the licensing requirements shown below. BKPM's default minimum capital is IDR 2.5 billion paid-up with IDR 10 billion+ total investment commitment per KBLI realised over time, but sector regulators (OJK, ESDM, BPOM, Kominfo, etc.) can set higher minimums for specific activities — we confirm the actual figure before incorporation.

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How we handle your KBLI 50121 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 days
We confirm KBLI 50121 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 days
We 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 50121, 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).

What's required to operate

NIB

Preparation only — additional permit needed below

Standard Certificate (Verified)

Important: NIB 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.

Processing time

3Days

Statutory turnaround

Application requirements

Documents and capabilities you must demonstrate at registration

01Occupying a business location, whether owned or rented, based on a certificate of domicile from the relevant authority.
02Have at least 1 (one) expert with a diploma III level in the fields of administration, nautical, or commercial shipping, evidenced by a copy of the diploma legalized by the relevant authority and a letter of appointment as an employee or a work agreement/contract.
03Have a business plan and a ship operation plan.
04Indonesian-flagged vessels that are seaworthy with a minimum size of gt 175 (one hundred seventy-five gross tonnage)
05For joint venture companies, they must have at least 1 (one) seaworthy Indonesian-flagged motor vessel with a minimum size of gt 5000 (five thousand gross tonnage) and manned by a crew of Indonesian nationality.
06Having at least 1 (one) Indonesian-flagged tugboat that is seaworthy with a minimum engine power of 150 (one hundred fifty) horsepower (hp) and at least 1 (one) barge with a minimum size of gt 175 (one hundred seventy-five gross tonnage).
07Having at least 1 (one) Indonesian-flagged tugboat that is seaworthy with a minimum size of gt 175 (one hundred seventy-five gross tonnage) or
08Have at least 1 (one) seaworthy Indonesian-flagged motor barge with a minimum size of gt 175 (one hundred seventy-five gross tonnage).
09The motorized barge referred to in item 3 is a barge that has its own propulsion engine in accordance with
10Ownership of Indonesian-flagged vessels that are seaworthy must be proven through: a. Ship deed b. Valid ship measurement certificate c. Valid ship safety certificate d. Crew list for motorized barges

Ongoing obligations

Compliance and reporting duties throughout operation

01Implement the provisions stated in the maritime transport business license.
02Conduct operational activities in a real and continuous manner in accordance with maritime transport business standards no later than 3 (three) months from the issuance of the business license.
03Comply with all provisions of legislation in the shipping sector as well as other relevant regulations.
04Report to the licensing authority within 14 (fourteen) days of any changes to the name of the president director, the name of the responsible party, the name of the owner, the company's tax identification number, the company's domicile, and the status of ship ownership.
05Provide priority accommodation for cadets or prospective officers undergoing maritime work practice.
06Report to the licensing authority all data regarding owned and/or chartered vessels as well as operated vessels.
07Report to the licensing authority for each opening of a branch office of a maritime transportation company.
08Report the development of the company's capital ownership composition to the licensing authority.
09Submit a notification of the planned arrival and/or departure of the vessel and a cargo manifest report to the Port Authority.
10Submit the ship visit report to the port organizer, which is the realization of the ship's arrival and departure plan.
11Report the operational realization of the vessel (voyage report) to the licensing authority, which is a recap of the vessel visit report.
12Report changes in the fleet to the director general/governor/regent or mayor according to their authority and
13Submit the annual activity report of the company to the licensing authority, which includes general company data, data on owned and/or chartered vessels, data on operational activities of owned and/or chartered vessels, data on ship agency activities, as well as the company's financial performance report.

Issuing authority

The authority that issues the license depends on your situation.

Authority	Applies when
Minister/Head of Agency	Inter-port transportation between provinces and international.
Minister/Head of Agency	Foreign Investment

Speak to Emerhub

Get your KBLI 50121 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.

Get a quote for KBLI 50121

§ 01

Foreign investment rules

Status · open

Fully open to foreign investment

§ 02

How we handle your KBLI 50121 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 days
We confirm KBLI 50121 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 days
We 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 50121, scoped to your specific business plan.

Request a quote

§ 05

Licensing requirements in detail

What's required to operate

NIB

Preparation only — additional permit needed below

Standard Certificate (Verified)

Processing time

3Days

Statutory turnaround

Application requirements

Documents and capabilities you must demonstrate at registration

01Occupying a business location, whether owned or rented, based on a certificate of domicile from the relevant authority.
02Have at least 1 (one) expert with a diploma III level in the fields of administration, nautical, or commercial shipping, evidenced by a copy of the diploma legalized by the relevant authority and a letter of appointment as an employee or a work agreement/contract.
03Have a business plan and a ship operation plan.
04Indonesian-flagged vessels that are seaworthy with a minimum size of gt 175 (one hundred seventy-five gross tonnage)
05For joint venture companies, they must have at least 1 (one) seaworthy Indonesian-flagged motor vessel with a minimum size of gt 5000 (five thousand gross tonnage) and manned by a crew of Indonesian nationality.
06Having at least 1 (one) Indonesian-flagged tugboat that is seaworthy with a minimum engine power of 150 (one hundred fifty) horsepower (hp) and at least 1 (one) barge with a minimum size of gt 175 (one hundred seventy-five gross tonnage).
07Having at least 1 (one) Indonesian-flagged tugboat that is seaworthy with a minimum size of gt 175 (one hundred seventy-five gross tonnage) or
08Have at least 1 (one) seaworthy Indonesian-flagged motor barge with a minimum size of gt 175 (one hundred seventy-five gross tonnage).
09The motorized barge referred to in item 3 is a barge that has its own propulsion engine in accordance with
10Ownership of Indonesian-flagged vessels that are seaworthy must be proven through: a. Ship deed b. Valid ship measurement certificate c. Valid ship safety certificate d. Crew list for motorized barges

Ongoing obligations

Compliance and reporting duties throughout operation

01Implement the provisions stated in the maritime transport business license.
02Conduct operational activities in a real and continuous manner in accordance with maritime transport business standards no later than 3 (three) months from the issuance of the business license.
03Comply with all provisions of legislation in the shipping sector as well as other relevant regulations.
04Report to the licensing authority within 14 (fourteen) days of any changes to the name of the president director, the name of the responsible party, the name of the owner, the company's tax identification number, the company's domicile, and the status of ship ownership.
05Provide priority accommodation for cadets or prospective officers undergoing maritime work practice.
06Report to the licensing authority all data regarding owned and/or chartered vessels as well as operated vessels.
07Report to the licensing authority for each opening of a branch office of a maritime transportation company.
08Report the development of the company's capital ownership composition to the licensing authority.
09Submit a notification of the planned arrival and/or departure of the vessel and a cargo manifest report to the Port Authority.
10Submit the ship visit report to the port organizer, which is the realization of the ship's arrival and departure plan.
11Report the operational realization of the vessel (voyage report) to the licensing authority, which is a recap of the vessel visit report.
12Report changes in the fleet to the director general/governor/regent or mayor according to their authority and
13Submit the annual activity report of the company to the licensing authority, which includes general company data, data on owned and/or chartered vessels, data on operational activities of owned and/or chartered vessels, data on ship agency activities, as well as the company's financial performance report.

Issuing authority

The authority that issues the license depends on your situation.

Authority	Applies when
Minister/Head of Agency	Inter-port transportation between provinces and international.
Minister/Head of Agency	Foreign Investment

Speak to Emerhub

Get your KBLI 50121 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.

Get a quote for KBLI 50121

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Common questions about KBLI 50121

What is KBLI 50121?

KBLI 50121 (International Sea Transport Liner and Tramp for Passengers) is the 5-digit Indonesian Standard Industrial Classification code for foreign sea transportation liner and tramper 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 50121?

Yes — KBLI 50121 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 50121?

KBLI 50121's risk levels per business scale: Micro Medium-High, Small Medium-High, Medium Medium-High, Large Medium-High. Foreign-owned entities (PT PMA) must register at the Large scale.

What licenses does KBLI 50121 require?

NIB + verified Standard Certificate (Sertifikat Standar Terverifikasi). KBLI 50121 is Medium-High risk at Large scale, so NIB is issued first, but the Standard Certificate becomes effective only after the issuing ministry verifies compliance (typically through a document review or site audit).

What is the minimum capital for a PT PMA under KBLI 50121?

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 50121?

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 50121 specifically takes 3 days at the Large business scale.

Is KBLI 50121 eligible for Indonesian tax incentives?

Not on the Tax Holiday or Tax Allowance priority lists. KBLI 50121 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 50121 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 50121 need?

Beyond the NIB, no specific auxiliary permits (PB UMKU) are recorded for KBLI 50121. Sector-specific obligations may still apply — verify with the relevant ministry.

What KBLI codes are similar to 50121?

KBLIs in the same subgroup 5012: 50122 (Foreign Sea Transportation for Tourism). These are closely related activities — see the related-codes section below for full list.

What you’ll need to operate under KBLI 50121

Foreign investment rules

Fully open to foreign investment

How we handle your KBLI 50121 setup

Confirm the optimal structure for your business

Incorporate your PT PMA

Licensing requirements in detail

Application requirements

Ongoing obligations

Issuing authority

Related codes in International water passenger transport.

Get your KBLI 50121 setup handled end-to-end.

Yes — open to PMA up to 100%.

What's specific to this sector

KBLI 50121 at a glance

What you’ll need to operate under KBLI 50121

Foreign investment rules

Fully open to foreign investment

How we handle your KBLI 50121 setup

Confirm the optimal structure for your business

Incorporate your PT PMA

Licensing requirements in detail

Application requirements

Ongoing obligations

Issuing authority

Related codes in International water passenger transport.

Get your KBLI 50121 setup handled end-to-end.

We obtain your NIB

Secure your Standard Certificate (Verified)

Hand-off to ongoing compliance

What is KBLI 50121?

Who needs KBLI 50121?

Why does the code matter?

Under the upcoming KBLI 2025

Carried forward into KBLI 2025

Risk level by business scale

Micro

Small

Medium

Large

Common questions about KBLI 50121

What is KBLI 50121?

Can foreign investors operate under KBLI 50121?

What is the risk level of KBLI 50121?

What licenses does KBLI 50121 require?

What is the minimum capital for a PT PMA under KBLI 50121?

How long does it take to register a business under KBLI 50121?

Is KBLI 50121 eligible for Indonesian tax incentives?

Which authority issues the KBLI 50121 license?

What other permits beyond the NIB does KBLI 50121 need?

What KBLI codes are similar to 50121?