KBLI 2020 · 5-digit class

85122Private Junior Secondary Education (Tsanawiyah)

Pendidikan Menengah Pertama/Tsanawiyah Swasta

Last updated · Sourced from OSS Indonesia

This group includes junior high school education that lasts for three years, managed by private entities, including religious junior high schools and equivalent special education, such as Junior High Schools, Madrasah Tsanawiyah, and Special Junior High Schools.

For foreign investors

Key facts for KBLI 85122

The essentials a foreign investor needs to know before reading the rest of this page.

  • 100% foreign ownership permitted via PT PMA. KBLI 85122 is not on Indonesia's closed, conditional, SME-reserved or partnership-required schedules under Pres. Reg. 10/2021.

  • Default minimum paid-up capital: IDR 2.5 billion (~USD 160K) under BKPM Reg. 5/2025 (effective Oct 2025) — applies unless a sector regulator sets a higher figure for this activity. The often-cited IDR 10 billion is the total investment commitment per KBLI realised over time via quarterly LKPM reports, not required upfront.

  • High-risk activity — requires NIB + full Operating License (Izin) to operate commercially. NIB alone enables only the preparation stage; an Operating License must be obtained before invoicing or production starts.

  • Issuing authority for PMA: Menteri/Kepala Badan — specific to foreign-owned entities under this KBLI.

  • Ongoing reporting: quarterly LKPM (Investment Activity Report) to BKPM. We file these on your behalf as part of monthly compliance — you stay out of the OSS portal entirely.

At a glance
For Large-scale (PMA) operation
Foreign investment
100% foreign ownership allowed
No restrictions under Indonesia's BUPM regulation
Risk level
High
NIB + full Operating License
Primary license
NIB + full Operating License (Izin)
NIB enables preparation only — additional permit needed to operate
Setup timeline
Instant
NIB issued immediately on application
Issuing authority
Minister / Agency Head
For foreign-owned (PMA) entities
Min. paid-up capital
IDR 2.5 B
BKPM default paid-up — sector rules may set a higher figure
Figures shown are for the Large business scale (Usaha Besar) — the scale at which foreign-owned PT PMA must register. Setup time and license type are what Emerhub will handle on your behalf; the regulatory matrix below is for transparency.
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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

Fully open to foreign investment

KBLI 85122 is not on Indonesia's closed, conditional, SME-reserved or partnership-required schedules. A foreign investor may incorporate a PT PMA with up to 100% foreign ownership and operate in this activity directly.

This KBLI is not listed in any restricted, closed, SME-reserved or partnership-required schedule under Pres. Reg. 10/2021 (as amended). A 100% foreign-owned PT PMA may operate in this activity, subject to the licensing requirements shown below. BKPM's default minimum capital is IDR 2.5 billion paid-up with IDR 10 billion+ total investment commitment per KBLI realised over time, but sector regulators (OJK, ESDM, BPOM, Kominfo, etc.) can set higher minimums for specific activities — we confirm the actual figure before incorporation.
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How we handle your KBLI 85122 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 85122 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 85122 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 full Operating License (Izin)

    Per ministry schedule

    NIB is issued for the preparation stage. Commercial operation requires a full Operating License (Izin) issued by the competent ministry after a substantive review of the operator's capability, facility, and compliance. Operating with NIB alone exposes the entity to penalties, blacklisting, and contract invalidation. We prepare the application bundle, liaise with the competent ministry, and chase issuance through to the certificate. Statutory turnaround: set by ministry — 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.

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What is KBLI 85122?

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

KBLI 85122 (Pendidikan Menengah Pertama/Tsanawiyah Swasta) is the 5-digit Indonesian Standard Industrial Classification code for private junior secondary education (tsanawiyah). It sits within Education under the subgroup Private Primary Education ( major group 85 ) in the official KBLI 2020 taxonomy maintained by Statistics Indonesia (BPS).

This group includes junior high school education that lasts for three years, managed by private entities, including religious junior high schools and equivalent special education, such as Junior High Schools, Madrasah Tsanawiyah, and Special Junior High Schools.

Who needs KBLI 85122?

Any Indonesian or foreign-owned entity that intends to operate in private junior secondary education (tsanawiyah) 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.

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Education-specific guidance

Sector context that applies to KBLI 85122 beyond the generic OSS process. Verify with the relevant ministry before committing capital.

Lead regulator
Ministry of Education, Culture, Research & Technology (Kemendikbudristek)
  • ·Formal education (K–12, higher education) is heavily regulated; foreign equity is capped at 49% for schools and varies for higher education.
  • ·Non-formal education (training centers, language schools) is open to PMA up to 100%.
  • ·All education providers need Kemendikbudristek operational permits beyond the OSS NIB.
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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 85122 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 85122 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.

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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
High risk
NIB + full Operating License (Izin) before invoicing.
02

Small

Usaha Kecil
IDR 2 – 15 B
High risk
NIB + full Operating License (Izin) before invoicing.
03

Medium

Usaha Menengah
IDR 15 – 50 B
High risk
NIB + full Operating License (Izin) before invoicing.
04

Large

PMA scale
Usaha Besar
IDR > 50 B
High risk
NIB + full Operating License (Izin) 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.
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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 scope

Sekolah Menengah Pertama dan Sekolah Menengah Pertama Luar Biasa yang dikelola oleh swasta

What's required to operate
NIB
Preparation only — additional permit needed below
Operating License (Izin)
Important: NIB is issued for the preparation stage. Commercial operation requires a full Operating License (Izin) issued by the competent ministry after a substantive review of the operator's capability, facility, and compliance. Operating with NIB alone exposes the entity to penalties, blacklisting, and contract invalidation.

Application requirements

1

Documents and capabilities you must demonstrate at registration

  • 01The OSS institution only issues the NIB. Business licensing applications are submitted by Business Actors by fulfilling the requirements set by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology in accordance with the regulations, and are issued by: Regent/Mayor through the Head of the DPMPTSP of the Regency/City [for Junior High Schools or SMP] Governor through the Head of the DPMPTSP of the Province [for Special Junior High Schools (SMPLB)]

Ongoing obligations

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Compliance and reporting duties throughout operation

  • 01Fulfill the obligations set by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations.

Issuing authority

The authority that issues the license depends on your situation. Foreign investors typically fall under Minister/Head of Agency · PMA.

AuthorityApplies when
Regent/MayorSekolah Menengah Pertama (SMP)
Menteri/Kepala BadanPMA
GovernorSekolah Menengah Pertama Luar Biasa (SMPLB)
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Basic requirements (KKPR)

Class-level prerequisites that apply to every operator under this KBLI, independent of business scale. These commonly include minimum capital rules for PMA entities and spatial-planning (KKPR) conformance.

Mandatory before any license can be issued
  1. 01Scope of junior high religious schools such as Madrasah Tsanawiyah managed by private entities, licensing is not processed through the Risk-Based OSS System but is submitted to the Ministry of Religious Affairs via the link: https://madrasah.kemenag.go.id/
  2. 02Scope of Private Junior High Schools and Special Private Junior High Schools, the OSS Institution only issues NIB.
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