KBLI 50143: Foreign Sea Transport People's Shipping

KBLI 50143: Foreign Sea Transport People's Shipping · 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 50143 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 50143 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 50143 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 50143, scoped to your specific business plan.

Request a quote

§ 05

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

01Have expert personnel in the field of management or basic shipping.
02Having a traditional Indonesian-flagged motor sailing vessel that is seaworthy, measuring up to GT 500, and powered primarily by wind with a motor as auxiliary propulsion.
03Having an Indonesian-flagged motor vessel that is seaworthy with a size of GT 7 and a maximum of GT 174.

Ongoing obligations

Compliance and reporting duties throughout operation

01Carry out operational activities continuously in accordance with the standards of public shipping business.
02Report in writing to the business licensing authority if there is a change in the name of the president director or the name of the responsible party and/or the name of the owner, the company's tax identification number, the company's domicile, and the status of ship ownership.
03Report in writing to the business licensing authority all data regarding owned or operated vessels.
04Completing all owned vessels with vessel specifications as an integral part of the standard certificate for public maritime transport business.
05Report in writing to the licensing authority for each branch office opening.
06Comply with all provisions of legislation in the field of shipping regulations and other legislative provisions.

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 50143 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 50143

§ 01

Foreign investment rules

Status · open

Fully open to foreign investment

§ 02

How we handle your KBLI 50143 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 50143 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 50143, 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

01Have expert personnel in the field of management or basic shipping.
02Having a traditional Indonesian-flagged motor sailing vessel that is seaworthy, measuring up to GT 500, and powered primarily by wind with a motor as auxiliary propulsion.
03Having an Indonesian-flagged motor vessel that is seaworthy with a size of GT 7 and a maximum of GT 174.

Ongoing obligations

Compliance and reporting duties throughout operation

01Carry out operational activities continuously in accordance with the standards of public shipping business.
02Report in writing to the business licensing authority if there is a change in the name of the president director or the name of the responsible party and/or the name of the owner, the company's tax identification number, the company's domicile, and the status of ship ownership.
03Report in writing to the business licensing authority all data regarding owned or operated vessels.
04Completing all owned vessels with vessel specifications as an integral part of the standard certificate for public maritime transport business.
05Report in writing to the licensing authority for each branch office opening.
06Comply with all provisions of legislation in the field of shipping regulations and other legislative provisions.

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 50143 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 50143

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Common questions about KBLI 50143

What is KBLI 50143?

KBLI 50143 (Angkutan Laut Luar Negeri Pelayaran Rakyat) is the 5-digit Indonesian Standard Industrial Classification code for foreign sea transport people's shipping. 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 50143?

Yes — KBLI 50143 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 50143?

KBLI 50143'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 50143 require?

NIB + verified Standard Certificate (Sertifikat Standar Terverifikasi). KBLI 50143 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 50143?

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 50143?

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 50143 specifically takes 3 days at the Large business scale.

Is KBLI 50143 eligible for Indonesian tax incentives?

Not on the Tax Holiday or Tax Allowance priority lists. KBLI 50143 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 50143 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 50143 need?

Beyond the NIB, no specific auxiliary permits (PB UMKU) are recorded for KBLI 50143. Sector-specific obligations may still apply — verify with the relevant ministry.

What KBLI codes are similar to 50143?

KBLIs in the same subgroup 5014: 50141 (Foreign Sea Transportation for General Goods); 50142 (Foreign Sea Transportation for Special Goods). These are closely related activities — see the related-codes section below for full list.

What you’ll need to operate under KBLI 50143

Foreign investment rules

Fully open to foreign investment

How we handle your KBLI 50143 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 freight transport.

Get your KBLI 50143 setup handled end-to-end.

Yes — open to PMA up to 100%.

What's specific to this sector

KBLI 50143 at a glance

What you’ll need to operate under KBLI 50143

Foreign investment rules

Fully open to foreign investment

How we handle your KBLI 50143 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 freight transport.

Get your KBLI 50143 setup handled end-to-end.

We obtain your NIB

Secure your Standard Certificate (Verified)

Hand-off to ongoing compliance

What is KBLI 50143?

Who needs KBLI 50143?

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 50143

What is KBLI 50143?

Can foreign investors operate under KBLI 50143?

What is the risk level of KBLI 50143?

What licenses does KBLI 50143 require?

What is the minimum capital for a PT PMA under KBLI 50143?

How long does it take to register a business under KBLI 50143?

Is KBLI 50143 eligible for Indonesian tax incentives?

Which authority issues the KBLI 50143 license?

What other permits beyond the NIB does KBLI 50143 need?

What KBLI codes are similar to 50143?