What licenses does KBLI 90111 require?

Not applicable to PT PMA — KBLI 90111 is not viable for foreign-owned entities (closed, SME-reserved, domestic-only, or no Large-scale licensing matrix in OSS RBA, depending on the case). Foreign investors should pick a related KBLI that is open at the Large scale.

What is the minimum capital for a PT PMA under KBLI 90111?

Not applicable to PT PMA — KBLI 90111 is not viable for foreign-owned entities, so neither BKPM Reg. 5/2025's paid-up minimum nor any sector-specific capital floor enters the picture. The structural barrier comes first.

How long does it take to register a business under KBLI 90111?

Not applicable to PT PMA — KBLI 90111 is not viable for foreign-owned entities, so the 4-8 week PT PMA setup timeline doesn't apply. Move to a sibling code with a Large-scale matrix or a different structure.

Is KBLI 90111 eligible for Indonesian tax incentives?

Not on the Tax Holiday or Tax Allowance priority lists. KBLI 90111 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 90111 license?

Not applicable to PT PMA — KBLI 90111 is not viable for foreign-owned entities, so OSS doesn't designate a PMA issuing authority. Smaller-scale registrations (Micro / Small) for Indonesian operators are typically issued at the Regency / City level.

What other permits beyond the NIB does KBLI 90111 need?

Beyond the NIB, no specific auxiliary permits (PB UMKU) are recorded for KBLI 90111. Sector-specific obligations may still apply — verify with the relevant ministry.

What KBLI codes are similar to 90111?

KBLIs in the same subgroup 9011: 90112 (Creation of Musical Works); 90113 (Jurnalis Berita Independen). These are closely related activities — see the related-codes section below for full list.

KBLI 2025 · 5-digit class

90111Creation of Literary Works

AKTIVITAS PENCIPTAAN KARYA SASTRA

Last updated May 16, 2026 · Sourced from OSS Indonesia

writing, editing activities carried out by individual writers, to share types of writing/topics either on their own behalf or on behalf of others, whether fiction or non-fiction, both print and digital, such as short stories and novels; | script writing activities, such as scripts for film, television, radio, computer games, and animation; | independent blogger activities; | technical writing activities. This group also includes the activities of poets and the creation of other similar literary works.

KBLI 90111 at a glance

Citation-ready summary

KBLI code: 90111
Taxonomy version: KBLI 2025
Activity (English): Creation of Literary Works
Activity (Indonesian): AKTIVITAS PENCIPTAAN KARYA SASTRA
Category: Arts, Sports, and Recreation
Risk level (Large scale, PMA): None recorded
Foreign ownership status

Limited regulatory data

OSS has not published a regulatory profile for KBLI 90111 yet

This is a new KBLI 2025 code. Indonesia's OSS portal still operates on KBLI 2020 and there is no automatic mapping to a 2020 predecessor for this activity. The risk level, permits, and obligations have not been finalised in the public OSS database.

The absence of data is not evidence the activity is unregulated.

Many of Indonesia's most heavily regulated activities — including construction of military facilities, airports, defence equipment, banking infrastructure, hospital facilities, and critical utilities — are subject to substantial extra-OSS licensing through sector ministries (Defence, Transport, Health, OJK, Bank Indonesia). The OSS Standard Certificate or Operating License is just one layer.

What likely applies even without OSS data

·NIB registration (we obtain through OSS — universal, instant)
·Sector-specific operating license — see industry guidance below
·PT PMA paid-up capital IDR 2.5 billion (~USD 160K) at incorporation, plus IDR 10 billion+ total investment commitment per KBLI realised over time (BKPM Reg. 5/2025)
·Quarterly LKPM reporting to BKPM (we file on your behalf as part of compliance)

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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 · Unverified

Foreign investment status not yet verifiable

Indonesia's BUPM Investment Business Fields list (Pres. Reg. 10/2021) is published against KBLI 2020 codes. KBLI 90111 is a new KBLI 2025 entry without a recorded 2020 predecessor, so the absence of this code from the closed / conditional / SME-reserved / partnership lists does not prove the activity is open to foreign investment. We can secure written confirmation from BKPM and the sector ministry on your specific business plan before any incorporation step.

Indonesia's BUPM Investment Business Fields list (Pres. Reg. 10/2021) was published against KBLI 2020 codes. Because KBLI 90111 is a brand-new KBLI 2025 entry without a recorded 2020 predecessor, we cannot confirm whether this activity is open, restricted, or reserved. Talk to us before incorporating — we'll get a written confirmation of eligibility from BKPM and the sector ministry.

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What is KBLI 90111?

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

KBLI 90111 (AKTIVITAS PENCIPTAAN KARYA SASTRA) is the 5-digit Indonesian Standard Industrial Classification code for creation of literary works. It sits within under the subgroup (major group ) in the official KBLI 2025 taxonomy maintained by Statistics Indonesia (BPS).

Who needs KBLI 90111?

Any Indonesian or foreign-owned entity that intends to operate in creation of literary works 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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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.

New code introduced in KBLI 2025

KBLI 90111 did not exist in the previous (KBLI 2020) taxonomy — it was added in the 2025 release to capture an activity that was previously bundled with another code or had no dedicated classification.

·Not yet usable for OSS registration. OSS, BKPM and operating ministries still operate on KBLI 2020 — this code isn't selectable in OSS until the cutover.
·For current registrations covering this activity, we identify the closest KBLI 2020 code that matches your business and register under that. When KBLI 2025 goes live we'll migrate your entity to 90111.
·The migration is a procedural update — no re-registration, no operational interruption. We handle it as part of ongoing compliance.

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

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Common questions about KBLI 90111

What is KBLI 90111?

KBLI 90111 (AKTIVITAS PENCIPTAAN KARYA SASTRA) is the 5-digit Indonesian Standard Industrial Classification code for creation of literary works. It sits within the Arts, Sports, and Recreation category in the official KBLI 2025 taxonomy maintained by Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS).

Can foreign investors operate under KBLI 90111?

Not in practice. KBLI 90111 is not on Pres. Reg. 10/2021's closed list, but OSS RBA only defines licensing rules at the Micro and Small business scales for this activity — there is no Large-scale matrix. Foreign-owned PT PMA must register at the Large scale, so this code isn't structurally available to foreign investors. PT lokal (100% Indonesian-owned) at the Micro / Small scale can operate freely.

What is the risk level of KBLI 90111?

KBLI 90111 has no Large-scale licensing matrix in OSS — it's structured for Micro and Small business scales only. PT PMA cannot register under this code as a result.

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Get an authoritative read on KBLI 90111 before committing capital.

This is a new KBLI 2025 code that OSS hasn't fully adopted yet. Licensing depends on sector-by-sector confirmation with the ministry and BKPM — we'll source the official position before you incorporate, saving months of false starts.

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KBLI 90111 at a glance

OSS has not published a regulatory profile for KBLI 90111 yet

The absence of data is not evidence the activity is unregulated.

Foreign investment rules

Foreign investment status not yet verifiable

What is KBLI 90111?

Who needs KBLI 90111?

Why does the code matter?

Under the upcoming KBLI 2025

New code introduced in KBLI 2025

Related codes in Activities of Literary Works Creation and Musical Composition

Common questions about KBLI 90111

What is KBLI 90111?

Can foreign investors operate under KBLI 90111?

What is the risk level of KBLI 90111?

Get an authoritative read on KBLI 90111 before committing capital.

OSS has not published a regulatory profile for KBLI 90111 yet

The absence of data is not evidence the activity is unregulated.

Foreign investment rules

Foreign investment status not yet verifiable

What is KBLI 90111?

Who needs KBLI 90111?

Why does the code matter?

Under the upcoming KBLI 2025

New code introduced in KBLI 2025

Related codes in Activities of Literary Works Creation and Musical Composition

Common questions about KBLI 90111

What is KBLI 90111?

Can foreign investors operate under KBLI 90111?

What is the risk level of KBLI 90111?

Get an authoritative read on KBLI 90111 before committing capital.

What licenses does KBLI 90111 require?

What is the minimum capital for a PT PMA under KBLI 90111?

How long does it take to register a business under KBLI 90111?

Is KBLI 90111 eligible for Indonesian tax incentives?

Which authority issues the KBLI 90111 license?

What other permits beyond the NIB does KBLI 90111 need?

What KBLI codes are similar to 90111?