Foreign Investor FeasibilityKBLI 71204
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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 with carve-outs
Open to foreign investment, with carve-outs
KBLI 71204 is open as a class — a 100% foreign-owned PT PMA can be incorporated under this code — but Pres. Reg. 10/2021 carves out 2 specific sub-activities 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
2- Inspection and testing of electrical installations for the provision or utilization of electrical power: Low/medium voltage electrical powerAllocated for Cooperatives and UMKM.Sector: Mineral resource energy
- Technical inspection services for installations using simple and intermediate technology.
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Activities included under KBLI 71204
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 71204
From the official OSS scope definition for this KBLI class. Each item is a distinct sub-activity that falls under this code.
- 01Technical and Industrial Survey Including Engineering Design
- 02The businesses in this group are services for inspection and testing of electrical installation systems.
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How we handle your KBLI 71204 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 71204 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 71204, 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).
Sub-activity scopes · 2
Sub-activity scope
Technical and Industrial Survey Including Engineering Design
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
5Days
Statutory turnaround
Application requirements
5Documents and capabilities you must demonstrate at registration
- 01Business entities in the form of a legal entity Limited Liability Company (PT)
- 02List of competent survey service personnel (Surveyors) in the Survey Service field as follows:
- 03List of competent survey service personnel (Surveyors) in the Survey Service field as follows: - At least 5 (five) Surveyors with Indonesian citizenship at the head office and 1 (one) at the branch office, each equipped with: - A copy of the Work Competency Certificate and/or Training Certificate issued by the relevant authority; - A statement letter declaring that the Surveyor is not registered with other similar Business Actors; - Curriculum Vitae; - If necessary, may employ foreign nationals as technical advisors in accordance with the provisions of the legislation.
- 04At least 5 (five) Surveyors must have Indonesian citizenship at the head office and 1 (one) at the branch office, each equipped with: - A copy of the Work Competency Certificate issued by the relevant authority or institution - A statement declaring that the Surveyor is not registered with other similar businesses - A Curriculum Vitae/Resume
- 05In case of necessity, foreign nationals may be employed as technical advisors in accordance with the provisions of the legislation.
Ongoing obligations
7Compliance and reporting duties throughout operation
- 01Make a written agreement with the Survey Service User that at a minimum includes clauses in accordance with the provisions of the legislation in the field of survey services.
- 02Submit reports to the Minister of Trade in accordance with the provisions of the legislation.
- 03Establish and implement standards, procedures, and methods for Survey Services.
- 04Maintain the confidentiality of the Survey Report.
- 05Responsible for the results of the work of Survey Service Personnel (surveyor) contained in the Survey report and/or other documents.
- 06Using sample testing facilities that have been accredited by the relevant authorities or institutions.
- 07Include the business licensing number and the Competency/Training Certificate number for Surveyors in a visible location at the business site and in all publication activities, whether in print media, electronic media, or other media.
Issuing authority
The authority that issues the license depends on your situation.
| Authority | Applies when |
|---|---|
| Minister/Head of Agency | All |
| Minister/Head of Agency | Foreign Investment |
Speak to Emerhub
Get your KBLI 71204 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.