Foreign Investor FeasibilityKBLI 52240
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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 · open
Open under BUPM (subject to sector rules)
KBLI 52240 is not on Indonesia's closed, conditional, SME-reserved, or partnership-required schedules under BUPM (Pres. Reg. 10/2021). A foreign investor can incorporate a PT PMA under this code, but sector regulators (PSE/Kominfo, BPOM, OJK, Kemenkes, Permendag, ESDM) almost always add licensing and capital requirements on top — the practical answer depends on your specific business model.
This KBLI is open under BUPM (Pres. Reg. 10/2021) — it's not on any restricted, closed, SME-reserved, or partnership-required schedule. That's the BUPM verdict only, not a complete sector-readiness check: sector regulators almost always add requirements on top (PSE/Kominfo for digital platforms, BPOM for food and cosmetics, OJK for financial, Kemenkes for healthcare, Permendag for retail, ESDM for energy). BKPM's default capital floor is IDR 2.5 billion paid-up with IDR 10 billion+ total investment commitment per KBLI, but sector regulators frequently set higher minimums for specific activities. The practical answer depends on your business model — confirm with our team before committing capital.
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How we handle your KBLI 52240 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.
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Confirm the optimal structure for your business
2–3 business daysWe confirm KBLI 52240 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
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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 52240, 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
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 the following minimum requirements: a. Main Port: ANT II and/or D.III Maritime/Sea Transportation b. Collector Port: ANT III and/or D.III Maritime/Sea Transportation c. Loading Port: ANT IV and/or SMA/SMK or equivalent with a skills certification. With competencies and/or skills in the field of loading and unloading proven by certification.
- 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 loading and unloading, 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.
- 05Have equipment, including: a. Forklift c. Pallet d. Ship sidenet e. Rope sling f. Rope net and g. Wire net The quantity and capacity of the equipment should be adjusted to the local port loading and unloading activities.
- 06Recommendation letter from the local port authority regarding the balance of supply and demand for loading and unloading services based on the number of stevedoring companies and the number of ship visits operating at the local port.
- 07If developing a business/opening an operational branch office, it must be accompanied by: a. the appointment of a person in charge at each business location; b. a recommendation from the local port authority.
Ongoing obligations
8Compliance and reporting duties throughout operation
- 01Carry out operational activities continuously in accordance with the standards for loading and unloading goods.
- 02Submit a report on the plan for loading and unloading activities and a letter of appointment as the loading and unloading executor to the local port organizer.
- 03Submit a report on loading and unloading activities every 6 (six) months to the governor and the local port authority.
- 04Implement the provisions established in the cargo handling business standards.
- 05Conduct tally activities only for cargodoring, receiving/delivery, stuffing, and stripping for its own interests.
- 06Update business licensing data every 2 (two) years.
- 07Update the quality management system in accordance with the regulations or business management system every 2 (two) years.
- 08Comply 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 |
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Auxiliary permits (PB UMKU)
PB UMKU permits sit on top of the main NIB and Sertifikat Standar — each is issued by a different ministry, and only when a specific operational activity is performed. This KBLI carries 2 candidate permits across 1 regulator; most operations only need a handful. Emerhub maps your operation to the exact set, files them, and tracks renewals.
Pharmaceuticals
2 permitsBPOM (National Agency of Drug & Food Control). Applies to drugs, processed food, traditional medicine, cosmetics, and health supplements — produced, imported, repackaged, or distributed for human consumption. BPOM is the gating regulator; product registration is required before any commercial sale.
- Certificate of Compliance with Food Safety Management System Standards in Distribution FacilitiesSertifikat Pemenuhan Standar Sistem Manajemen Keamanan Pangan Olahan di Sarana Peredaran1 requirement1 obligationFood and Drug Supervisory Agency
- Certificate of Compliance with the Food Safety Management System in Distribution FacilitiesSertifikat Pemenuhan Komitmen Sistem Manajemen Keamanan Pangan Olahan di Sarana Peredaran1 requirement1 obligationFood and Drug Supervisory Agency
Speak to Emerhub
Get your KBLI 52240 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.