KBLI 50218: Intercity Ferry Transportation for … · Open

KBLI 50218: Intercity Ferry Transportation for … · Open · carve-outs

§ 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 with carve-outs

Open to foreign investment, with carve-outs

KBLI 50218 is open as a class — a 100% foreign-owned PT PMA can be incorporated under this code — but Pres. Reg. 10/2021 carves out 1 specific sub-activity that are off-limits or restricted for foreign capital. The rest of the activity remains open to PMA. The carved-out items are listed below; any of them needs to be either avoided, served via an Indonesian operator, or structured around case-by-case.

Listed restrictions

Conditional sub-activities

Public transportation services within regencies/cities
49% max foreign
Foreign capital is a maximum of 49%.

§ 02

How we handle your KBLI 50218 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 50218 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 50218, scoped to your specific business plan.

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§ 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

7Days

Statutory turnaround

Application requirements

Documents 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

Compliance 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
Regent/Mayor	Operational Scope Within One Regency/City
Minister/Head of Agency	Foreign Investment

Speak to Emerhub

Get your KBLI 50218 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 50218

§ 01

Foreign investment rules

Status · Open with carve-outs

Open to foreign investment, with carve-outs

Listed restrictions

Conditional sub-activities

Public transportation services within regencies/cities
49% max foreign
Foreign capital is a maximum of 49%.

§ 02

How we handle your KBLI 50218 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 50218 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 50218, 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

7Days

Statutory turnaround

Application requirements

Documents 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

Compliance 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
Regent/Mayor	Operational Scope Within One Regency/City
Minister/Head of Agency	Foreign Investment

Speak to Emerhub

Get your KBLI 50218 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 50218

§ 08

Common questions about KBLI 50218

What is KBLI 50218?

KBLI 50218 (Inter-district/City Passenger Ferry Transport) is the 5-digit Indonesian Standard Industrial Classification code for intercity ferry transportation 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 50218?

Yes, KBLI 50218 is open to PMA at the class level, but Pres. Reg. 10/2021 carves out specific sub-activities that are restricted. A foreign investor can operate the unrestricted slices subject to the same BKPM Reg. 5/2025 capital rules.

What is the risk level of KBLI 50218?

At Large business scale (where PT PMA must register), KBLI 50218 is rated Medium-High.

What licenses does KBLI 50218 require?

NIB + verified Standard Certificate (Sertifikat Standar Terverifikasi). KBLI 50218 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). Plus one basic requirement (KKPR) at the class level.

What is the minimum capital for a PT PMA under KBLI 50218?

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 50218?

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 50218 specifically takes 7 days at the Large business scale.

Is KBLI 50218 eligible for Indonesian tax incentives?

Not on the Tax Holiday or Tax Allowance priority lists. KBLI 50218 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 50218 license?

Authority depends on the investor profile. For PMA: Regent/Mayor. 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 50218 need?

Beyond the NIB, no specific auxiliary permits (PB UMKU) are recorded for KBLI 50218. Sector-specific obligations may still apply — verify with the relevant ministry.

What KBLI codes are similar to 50218?

KBLIs in the same subgroup 5021: 50211 (River and Lake Transportation Liner (Fixed and Regular Routes) for Passengers); 50212 (River and Lake Tramper Transportation (Irregular and Non-Regular Routes) for Passengers); 50213 (River and Lake Transportation for Tourism and YBDI); 50214 (Inter-Provincial Ferry Transportation for Passengers); 50215 (Inter-Provincial Pioneer Ferry Transportation for Passengers). These are closely related activities — see the related-codes section below for full list.

What you’ll need to operate under KBLI 50218

Foreign investment rules

Open to foreign investment, with carve-outs

Conditional sub-activities

How we handle your KBLI 50218 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 River, lake, and ferry passenger transport.

Get your KBLI 50218 setup handled end-to-end.

Open to PMA, with sub-activity carve-outs.

What's specific to this sector

KBLI 50218 at a glance

What you’ll need to operate under KBLI 50218

Foreign investment rules

Open to foreign investment, with carve-outs

Conditional sub-activities

How we handle your KBLI 50218 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 River, lake, and ferry passenger transport.

Get your KBLI 50218 setup handled end-to-end.

We obtain your NIB

Secure your Standard Certificate (Verified)

Hand-off to ongoing compliance

Basic requirements (KKPR)

What is KBLI 50218?

Who needs KBLI 50218?

Why does the code matter?

Under the upcoming KBLI 2025

Reorganised in KBLI 2025

Risk level by business scale

Micro

Small

Medium

Large

Common questions about KBLI 50218

What is KBLI 50218?

Can foreign investors operate under KBLI 50218?

What is the risk level of KBLI 50218?

What licenses does KBLI 50218 require?

What is the minimum capital for a PT PMA under KBLI 50218?

How long does it take to register a business under KBLI 50218?

Is KBLI 50218 eligible for Indonesian tax incentives?

Which authority issues the KBLI 50218 license?

What other permits beyond the NIB does KBLI 50218 need?

What KBLI codes are similar to 50218?