Sector permit (PB UMKU)

Special railway operation permit

Izin operasi perkeretaapian khusus

OSS code022000000135

SectorTransportation

IssuerMinistry of Transportation

§ 01

What is Special railway operation permit?

Plain-English explanation of this sector permit and when a business needs it.

Special railway operation permit is a Perizinan Berusaha Untuk Menunjang Kegiatan Usaha (PB UMKU) — a sector-specific business permit issued by Ministry of Transportation under Indonesia's Transportation regulatory regime. PB UMKU sit on top of the foundational NIB (Nomor Induk Berusaha): the NIB lets you exist as a business and operate a KBLI activity at its risk-based scale, while a PB UMKU authorises a specific regulated function, output, or facility within that activity.

Whether your business needs this permit depends on the specific KBLI activity you operate, the products or services you produce, and the scale of operations. The issuing ministry sets eligibility, application requirements, and validity terms — review the official OSS portal (oss.go.id) for the current procedure, or engage a licensed business-services provider to handle the filing end-to-end.

§ 02

What you need to file

20 application requirements the regulator wants to see at submission. Emerhub assembles and files the bundle on your behalf.

Application requirements

Source: OSS — kbli.co.id surfaces them here so you know what we'll need to gather from you. The actual filing is handled by Emerhub.

01
The development of infrastructure and the procurement of special railway facilities have been carried out in accordance with the technical and operational feasibility requirements of railway infrastructure and have passed the initial test.
02
Developing systems and procedures for the operation and maintenance of specialized railway infrastructure and facilities;
03
The availability of railway infrastructure operating personnel, railway vehicle crew, maintenance personnel, and inspectors for railway infrastructure and vehicles who possess competency certificates;
04
Providing facilities for railway maintenance; and
05
Create and implement a railway safety management system.
06
The development of infrastructure and the procurement of special railway facilities have been carried out in accordance with the eligibility requirements and have passed the initial test.
07
Developing a system and procedures for the operation, inspection, and maintenance of Special Railway Infrastructure and Facilities.
08
The availability of railway infrastructure operation personnel, railway vehicle crew, maintenance staff, and inspectors for railway infrastructure and special railway vehicles who possess competency certificates.
09
Providing maintenance facilities for railway infrastructure and
10
Create and implement a safety management system.
11
The development of infrastructure and the procurement of special railway facilities have been carried out in accordance with the eligibility requirements and have passed the initial test.
12
Developing a system and procedures for the operation, inspection, and maintenance of Special Railway Infrastructure and Facilities.
13
The availability of railway infrastructure operation personnel, railway vehicle crew, maintenance staff, and inspectors for special railway infrastructure and vehicles who possess competency certificates.
14
Providing maintenance facilities for railway infrastructure and
15
Create and implement a safety management system.
16
The development of infrastructure and the procurement of special railway facilities have been carried out in accordance with the eligibility requirements and have passed the initial test.
17
Developing a system and procedures for the operation, inspection, and maintenance of Special Railway Infrastructure and Facilities.
18
The availability of railway infrastructure operation personnel, railway vehicle crew, maintenance staff, and inspectors for special railway infrastructure and vehicles who possess competency certificates.
19
Providing maintenance facilities for railway infrastructure and
20
Create and implement a safety management system.

§ 03

Ongoing obligations once issued

15 obligations that continue throughout the life of the permit — periodic reports, recordkeeping, technical compliance.

Recurring compliance

Lapsed obligations can trigger NIB suspension. Emerhub manages the filing calendar end-to-end as part of monthly compliance.

01
Complying with the laws and regulations in the railway sector
1. Complying with the laws and regulations in the field of environmental function preservation
2. Being responsible for the operation of special railways
3. Reporting special railway operational activities periodically to the licensing authority
02
Complying with the laws and regulations in the field of railways
1. Complying with the laws and regulations in the field of environmental function preservation
2. Being responsible for the operation of special railways
3. Reporting special railway operational activities periodically to the licensing authority
03
Complying with the laws and regulations in the field of railways
1. Complying with the laws and regulations in the field of environmental function preservation
2. Being responsible for the operation of special railways
3. Reporting special railway operational activities periodically to the licensing authority

§ 04

Issuing authority

OSS records 3 authority routing rules for this permit, depending on the applicant's situation.

Ministry of Transportation

Sector regulator for Transportation in Indonesia.

Issuing authority	Applies when
—	All applicants
—	All applicants
—	All applicants

§ 05

Where this permit fits in the OSS licensing flow

Indonesia's risk-based OSS licensing process — and where this PB UMKU sits within it.

01
Set up the legal entity
Foreign investors incorporate a PT PMA (Perseroan Terbatas Penanaman Modal Asing); domestic investors use a PT lokal or PT Perorangan. The Articles of Association are drafted before a notary and registered with Kemenkumham (Ministry of Law & Human Rights).
02
Obtain the NIB via OSS
File the OSS application with your KBLI codes and risk-based scale. The system issues an NIB (Nomor Induk Berusaha) — your foundational business identifier. For low-risk activities, the NIB alone is sufficient to begin operations.
03
Apply for {permit}
Submit the PB UMKU application through OSS, addressed to Ministry of Transportation. Required supporting documents and processing time are set by the ministry; expect technical review, possible site inspection, and clarification rounds before issuance.
04

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Issuing authority

Applies when

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All applicants

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All applicants

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All applicants

Need help with this permit?

What is Special railway operation permit?

What you need to file

Application requirements

Ongoing obligations once issued

Recurring compliance

Issuing authority

Ministry of Transportation

Where this permit fits in the OSS licensing flow

Set up the legal entity

Obtain the NIB via OSS

Apply for {permit}

Which businesses need this permit?

2 KBLI codes declare this permit applicable

Common KBLI codes in Transportation

Need help with this permit?

What is Special railway operation permit?

What you need to file

Application requirements

Ongoing obligations once issued

Recurring compliance

Issuing authority

Ministry of Transportation

Where this permit fits in the OSS licensing flow

Set up the legal entity

Obtain the NIB via OSS

Apply for {permit}

Which businesses need this permit?

2 KBLI codes declare this permit applicable

Common KBLI codes in Transportation

Need help with this permit?

Operate + maintain compliance