Sector permit (PB UMKU)

Radio Frequency Bandwidth License (IPFR)

lzin Pita Frekuensi Radio (IPFR)

OSS code059000000004

SectorCommunications & Informatics

IssuerMinistry of Communications (Komdigi)

Archived

§ 01

What is Radio Frequency Bandwidth License (IPFR)?

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

Radio Frequency Bandwidth License (IPFR) is a Perizinan Berusaha Untuk Menunjang Kegiatan Usaha (PB UMKU) — a sector-specific business permit issued by Ministry of Communication and Information under Indonesia's Communication and Informatics 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

4 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.

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1. The application for IPFR can be submitted by Business Actors who have obtained:
  1. A decision on the determination of the winner of the selection for the use of radio frequency spectrum in the form of radio frequency bands for business actors determined based on selection;
  2. A decision on the determination of the right to use the radio frequency spectrum in the form of radio frequency bands for business actors determined based on evaluation;
  3. A decision on the determination of the right to use the radio frequency spectrum in the form of radio frequency bands for business actors determined through the change of ISR to IPFR;
  4. A decision on the determination of the right to use the radio frequency spectrum in the form of radio frequency bands for business actors approved for the extension of IPFR; or
  5. A decision on the determination of the right to use the radio frequency spectrum in the form of radio frequency bands for business actors approved as recipients of the transfer of the right to use the radio frequency spectrum;
2. Pay the fees for the right to use the radio frequency spectrum for IPFR.
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Proof of PNBP payment
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The application for IPFR can be submitted by Business Actors who have obtained:
1. A decision on the determination of the winner of the selection for the use of radio frequency spectrum in the form of radio frequency bands for business actors determined based on selection
2. A decision on the determination of the right to use the radio frequency spectrum in the form of radio frequency bands for business actors determined based on evaluation
3. A decision on the determination of the right to use the radio frequency spectrum in the form of radio frequency bands for business actors determined through the change of ISR to IPFR
4. A decision on the determination of the right to use the radio frequency spectrum in the form of radio frequency bands for business actors approved for the extension of IPFR or
5. A decision on the determination of the right to use the radio frequency spectrum in the form of radio frequency bands for business actors approved as recipients of the transfer of the right to use the radio frequency spectrum

§ 03

Ongoing obligations once issued

11 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.

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1. Using radio frequency bands according to their designated purpose;
2. The use of radio frequency spectrum does not cause harmful interference;
3. Using the radio frequency spectrum optimally;
4. Using certified telecommunications equipment and/or devices;
5. Submitting reports on the use of radio frequency bands; and
6. Paying the annual spectrum usage rights fee for IPFR.
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Using radio frequency bands according to their designated purpose.
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Using radio frequency spectrum that does not cause harmful interference.
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Using telecommunications tools and/or telecommunications devices that have obtained a telecommunications tool and/or device certification.

§ 04

Issuing authority

OSS records 1 authority routing rule for this permit, depending on the applicant's situation.

Ministry of Communication and Information

Sector regulator for Communication and Informatics in Indonesia.

Issuing authority	Applies when
—	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.

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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).
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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.
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Apply for {permit}
Submit the PB UMKU application through OSS, addressed to Ministry of Communication and Information. Required supporting documents and processing time are set by the ministry; expect technical review, possible site inspection, and clarification rounds before issuance.
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Need help with this permit?

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Issuing authority

Applies when

—

All applicants

Need help with this permit?

What is Radio Frequency Bandwidth License (IPFR)?

What you need to file

Application requirements

Ongoing obligations once issued

Recurring compliance

Issuing authority

Ministry of Communication and Information

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?

1 KBLI code declare this permit applicable

Common KBLI codes in Communication and Informatics

Need help with this permit?

What is Radio Frequency Bandwidth License (IPFR)?

What you need to file

Application requirements

Ongoing obligations once issued

Recurring compliance

Issuing authority

Ministry of Communication and Information

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?

1 KBLI code declare this permit applicable

Common KBLI codes in Communication and Informatics

Need help with this permit?

Operate + maintain compliance