Foreign Investor FeasibilityKBLI 50217
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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 · conditional
Foreign capital allowed up to 49%
49%
max foreign
KBLI 50217 permits foreign equity participation, but the maximum foreign shareholding is capped at 49%. The remaining shares must be held by Indonesian nationals or Indonesian-owned entities. Specific conditions for each sub-activity are listed below.
Listed restrictions
Conditional sub-activities
1- Inter-district/city pioneer ferry transportation49% max foreignForeign capital is a maximum of 49%.
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How we handle your KBLI 50217 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
Structure the shareholding to fit the 49% foreign-ownership cap
2–3 business daysKBLI 50217 caps foreign equity at 49%. We design a shareholding split that respects this cap while preserving your operational control — typically through a combination of voting/non-voting shares and a binding shareholders' agreement.
What we need from you- Founders' passport copies and proof of residence
- Intended share split and board composition
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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.
Get an exact quote and timeline for KBLI 50217, 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
7Days
Statutory turnaround
Application requirements
5Documents and capabilities you must demonstrate at registration
- 01Preliminary approval for ship procurement according to the operational area for business entities that do not yet own a ship.
- 02Documents required for the seaworthiness of permanent or temporary vessels.
- 03Cross-service compliance
- 04Compliance with the technical specifications of the vessel to be operated.
- 05Proof of ship ownership (Grosse Akta)
Ongoing obligations
4Compliance and reporting duties throughout operation
- 01Ensure compliance with the minimum service standards for ferry vessels.
- 02Insure against liabilities arising from the operation of the vessel and implement basic passenger protection insurance and carrier liability in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
- 03Renew the supervision certificate annually or until the next docking period.
- 04Report the operational activities of the vessel every month to the approval authority for the operation of the ferry transport vessel no later than the 5th (fifth) of the following month.
Issuing authority
The authority that issues the license depends on your situation.
| Authority | Applies when |
|---|---|
| Minister/Head of Agency | Foreign Investment |
| Governor | Operational Scope: Inter-district/City within One Province |
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Get your KBLI 50217 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.