KBLI 2020 · 5-digit class

55120Hotel Melati

Economy Hotels

Last updated · Sourced from OSS Indonesia

This group includes businesses that provide accommodation services to the public, managed commercially using part or all of a building that meets the requirements as a budget hotel established in the decree of the supervising agency.

For foreign investors · KBLI 55120
Open · carve-outs

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

Operating license routes through Ministry of Tourism & Creative Economy, not OSS — Emerhub handles the application end-to-end.

Foreign ownership
100% PMA
Sector regulator
Ministry of Tourism & Creative Economy (Kemenparekraf)
Min. paid-up capital
IDR 2.5B paid-up · BKPM Reg. 5/2025
Issuing authority for PMA
Minister/Head of Agency
Ministry-issued
Domestic registrants route through Governor instead.
Risk + license type
Medium-High·NIB + Verified Standard Cert.
Setup timeline
PT PMA 4–8 weeks; Emerhub files the verified Standard Certificate (1–2 months ministry review).

What's specific to this sector

  • 01

    Star-rated hotels are open to PMA up to 100%; non-rated lodging often reserved for SMEs.

  • 02

    Tourism Business License (TDUP) needed in addition to OSS NIB.

  • 03

    KEK Mandalika and KEK Tanjung Lesung offer specific tourism incentives.

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KBLI 55120 at a glance

KBLI code
55120
Taxonomy version
KBLI 2020
Activity (English)
Hotel Melati
Activity (Indonesian)
Economy Hotels
Category
Accommodation and Food Service Activities
Risk level (Large scale, PMA)
Medium-High
Foreign ownership status
Open with sub-activity carve-outs
Minimum capital (PT PMA)
IDR 2.5 billion paid-up + IDR 10 billion+ commitment per KBLI (BKPM Reg. 5/2025)
Primary licensing instrument
NIB
Issuing authority (PMA)
Minister/Head of Agency
Tax incentive eligibility
None recorded
Last verified
April 24, 2026
Source: OSS Indonesia + BPS Peraturan 7/2025 + BKPM
§ 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 55120 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

Reserved for SMEs / cooperatives

1
  • Accommodation Services: Budget Hotel
    Allocated for Cooperatives and UMKM.
    Sector: Tourism
KBLI 55120 is open to 100% foreign ownership as a class — a PT PMA can be incorporated under this code. However, Pres. Reg. 10/2021 carves out the specific sub-activities listed above, which are either reserved for Indonesian capital, capped, or restricted to cooperatives/UMKM. A foreign investor may operate every other slice of this KBLI but must avoid (or partner around) those particular sub-activities. Talk to us about scoping your business plan to the open portion before incorporation.
Investment momentum

Hotels & accommodation sector — Q3 2025

BKPM-reported foreign investment context for the broader sector this KBLI sits in. Data is aggregated at the major-sector level — BKPM does not publish per-5-digit-KBLI breakdowns publicly.

PMA realized
IDR 6.3t≈ USD 0.39b
+24.8% YoY
Top investing countries
Singapore26%
Hong Kong17%
Japan14%

Bali, Lombok and KEK Mandalika lead. Post-pandemic recovery continued through 2025; international hotel brands (Marriott, Accor, IHG) expanded mid-market and resort footprints. Tourism KEK incentives layer on top of TDUP licensing.

Source: BKPM (2026-04-29). Updated quarterly.

View original on data.bkpm.go.id →
§ 02

Activities included under KBLI 55120

Sub-activities recorded under this KBLI in the OSS regulatory database. The classification covers any business operating in one or more of these areas.

Sub-activities under KBLI 55120

From the official OSS scope definition for this KBLI class. Each item is a distinct sub-activity that falls under this code.

  1. 01
    With a building area > 6,000 m²
  2. 02
    With a building area of ≤ 6,000 m²
§ 03

How we handle your KBLI 55120 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. 1

    Confirm the optimal structure for your business

    2–3 business days

    We confirm KBLI 55120 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. 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.

    What we need from you
    • Powers of attorney (we prepare; you sign and notarize)
    • Director / commissioner appointment letters
    • Initial capital deposit confirmation
  3. 3

    We obtain your NIB

    1–2 business days

    We file the OSS application with KBLI 55120 as your primary business activity, complete the risk-based assessment, and collect the NIB (Business Identification Number) for you — typically within hours of submission. You don't need to touch the OSS portal.

    What we need from you
    • Office address (virtual office acceptable for many KBLIs; we can arrange one)
  4. 4

    Secure your Standard Certificate (Verified)

    14+ business days

    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. We prepare the application bundle, liaise with the competent ministry, and chase issuance through to the certificate. Statutory turnaround: 14 business days — real-world timing typically runs longer when site inspections or additional clarifications are requested.

    What we need from you
    • Technical documentation specific to your operation
    • Appointment of a Penanggung Jawab Teknis (PJT — technical responsible person)
  5. 5

    Hand-off to ongoing compliance

    Ongoing

    Post-launch we run your monthly tax filings, quarterly LKPM (Investment Activity Reports), annual general meeting (RUPS), and any sector-specific reporting. You get a single point of contact and a monthly compliance digest — no Indonesian-language paperwork on your desk.

Get an exact quote and timeline for KBLI 55120, scoped to your specific business plan.
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§ 03

What is KBLI 55120?

A plain-English explanation of this classification and the businesses it covers.

KBLI 55120 (Economy Hotels) is the 5-digit Indonesian Standard Industrial Classification code for hotel melati. It sits within Accommodation and Food Service Activities under the subgroup Budget Hotels (major group 55) in the official KBLI 2020 taxonomy maintained by Statistics Indonesia (BPS).

This group includes businesses that provide accommodation services to the public, managed commercially using part or all of a building that meets the requirements as a budget hotel established in the decree of the supervising agency.

Who needs KBLI 55120?

Any Indonesian or foreign-owned entity that intends to operate in hotel melati as a primary or secondary business activity must select this code on its NIB (Business Identification Number). The selected code determines the licensing instruments required, the issuing authority, and the ongoing compliance obligations.

Why does the code matter?

Indonesia's OSS Risk-Based Approach uses the KBLI code to determine three things: (1) whether foreign investment is permitted and at what cap, (2) the risk-based licensing instruments required, and (3) the authority that issues each instrument. Choosing the wrong code can delay or invalidate your license.

§ 05

Under the upcoming KBLI 2025

Indonesia's BPS published the new KBLI 2025 taxonomy in early 2025. OSS, BKPM and the operating ministries have not yet adopted it — KBLI 2020 remains the active standard for business registration. This is what's coming for this specific code.

Reorganised in KBLI 2025

KBLI 55120 does not carry the same number forward into KBLI 2025 — the activity has been reclassified, but the precise mapping isn't recorded in our database yet.

  • ·For current operations, KBLI 55120 remains valid — OSS still uses KBLI 2020 for all business registrations.
  • ·The KBLI 2025 successor codes are listed in the official BPS transition document below; check for the activity-specific mapping when planning future structures.
  • ·Once OSS announces the KBLI 2025 cutover, existing entities will need to update their primary KBLI to the relevant successor — typically straightforward.

When OSS adopts KBLI 2025, we'll migrate your existing entity to the appropriate successor code as part of ongoing compliance — no action needed on your end now.

Talk to a specialist
§ 02

Risk level by business scale

Indonesia's OSS Risk-Based Approach assigns a separate risk level for each of the four business scales. The licensing instruments required (NIB, Standard Certificate, Operating License) are determined by the risk level. Foreign-owned entities (PT PMA) must register at the Large scale, so the rightmost column applies to most foreign investors.

01

Micro

Usaha Mikro
≤ IDR 2 B turnover
Not available
OSS does not define a licensing matrix at this scale — businesses cannot register under this KBLI as Usaha at this size.
02

Small

Usaha Kecil
IDR 2 – 15 B
Medium-High risk
NIB + ministry-verified Standard Certificate before invoicing.
03

Medium

Usaha Menengah
IDR 15 – 50 B
Medium-High risk
NIB + ministry-verified Standard Certificate before invoicing.
04

Large

PMA scale
Usaha Besar
IDR > 50 B
Medium-High risk
NIB + ministry-verified Standard Certificate before invoicing.
What does each risk level require to operate? ›
Low. NIB alone is sufficient for both preparation and commercial operation. Issued instantly via OSS.
Medium-Low. NIB enables preparation only. Commercial operation requires a self-declared Sertifikat Standar (Standard Certificate). Operating with NIB alone is not legally compliant.
Medium-High. NIB enables preparation only. Commercial operation requires a Sertifikat Standar verified by the competent ministry — typically with a site or document inspection.
High. NIB enables preparation only. Commercial operation requires a full Operating License (Izin) issued by the competent ministry after substantive review.
Beyond OSS, sector-specific permits commonly apply on top — e.g. SBU for construction, BPOM for food/cosmetics/medicines, OJK for financial services, IUP for mining, PSE for digital services. See the industry-specific guidance below for what applies to this KBLI.
§ 06

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).

Sub-activity scopes · 2
Sub-activity scope

With a building area > 6,000 m²

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
14Days
Statutory turnaround

Application requirements

1

Documents and capabilities you must demonstrate at registration

  • 01$4a

Ongoing obligations

3

Compliance and reporting duties throughout operation

  • 01Possess a tourism business standard certificate from LSPr.
  • 02Having a Health Feasibility Certificate
  • 03Dalam hal mempekerjakan TKA, wajib memiliki dokumen pengesahan Rencana Penggunaan Tenaga Kerja Asing (RPTKA)

Issuing authority

The authority that issues the license depends on your situation.

AuthorityApplies when
Minister/Head of AgencyForeign Investment
GovernorAll
§ 05

Auxiliary permits (PB UMKU)

This KBLI commonly carries 3 additional permits attached to specific operational activities. PB UMKU permits are issued separately from the main business license — Emerhub files only the ones relevant to your operation.

§ 08

Common questions about KBLI 55120

What is KBLI 55120?

KBLI 55120 (Economy Hotels) is the 5-digit Indonesian Standard Industrial Classification code for hotel melati. It sits within the Accommodation and Food Service Activities category in the official KBLI 2020 taxonomy maintained by Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS).

Can foreign investors operate under KBLI 55120?

Yes, KBLI 55120 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 55120?

At Large business scale (where PT PMA must register), KBLI 55120 is rated Medium-High.

What licenses does KBLI 55120 require?

NIB only — KBLI 55120 is a low-risk activity in OSS RBA, so the Business Identification Number alone suffices for operational licensing.

What is the minimum capital for a PT PMA under KBLI 55120?

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 55120?

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 55120 specifically takes 14 days at the Large business scale.

Is KBLI 55120 eligible for Indonesian tax incentives?

Not on the Tax Holiday or Tax Allowance priority lists. KBLI 55120 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 55120 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 55120 need?

Beyond the NIB, KBLI 55120 commonly requires: Health feasibility certificate - in the area, Direct Seller Certificate for Alcoholic Beverages Class A (SKPL-A), Certificate of Direct Seller of Alcoholic Beverages Category B and C (SKPL-B and SKPL-C). The auxiliary permits list (PB UMKU) shown on this page is the complete set OSS associates with this code.

What KBLI codes are similar to 55120?

KBLI 55120 is the only entry in its subgroup 5512. Browse the parent group 551 for related activities.

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