Sector permit (PB UMKU)

Radio Station License (ISR)

Izin Stasiun Radio (ISR)

OSS code059000000026

SectorCommunications & Informatics

IssuerMinistry of Communications (Komdigi)

§ 01

What is Radio Station License (ISR)?

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

Radio Station License (ISR) is a Perizinan Berusaha Untuk Menunjang Kegiatan Usaha (PB UMKU) — a sector-specific business permit issued by Ministry of Communication and Information Technology 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

15 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. General requirements:
  1. declare that the data and documents submitted are true and valid;
  2. fill out the technical data form for radio frequency spectrum usage;
  3. already possess a telecommunications operation license or a broadcasting operation license. This requirement does not apply to:
    1. special service needs; and/or
    2. other needs determined by the minister responsible for government affairs in the field of communication and informatics.
  4. not have any outstanding Non-Tax State Revenue obligations to the ministry responsible for government affairs in the field of communication and informatics;
  5. have a taxpayer status confirmation from the ministry responsible for government affairs in the field of finance;
  6. use certified telecommunications equipment and/or devices that are appropriate for their intended use;
  7. pay the fees for the use of radio frequency spectrum for ISR.
2. Specific requirements:
  1. for ISR applications for maritime purposes, attach a gross deed or measurement letter for the ship radio station from the minister responsible for government affairs in the field of transportation;
  2. for ISR applications for aviation purposes, attach a recommendation from the ground radio station for aviation from the minister responsible for government affairs in the field of transportation;
  3. for ISR applications for earth stations using foreign satellites, attach satellite landing rights;
  4. for ISR applications for space, attach:
    1. a copy of satellite landing rights, if using foreign satellites;
    2. a copy of the cooperation agreement for satellite capacity usage with the satellite owner, if not using one's own satellite. Specifically for fixed satellite services and broadcasting satellite services, the cooperation agreement must state the minimum capacity usage; and
    3. a letter of commitment to provide infrastructure that can control customer traffic (hub, gateway, or teleport).
  5. for ISR applications for point-to-point microwave link needs that are part of a cross-border telecommunications network, attach a copy of the microwave link landing rights.
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General requirements: State that the data and documents submitted are true and valid.
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§ 03

Ongoing obligations once issued

23 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 the radio frequency spectrum according to its designation;
2. The use of the radio frequency spectrum does not cause harmful interference;
3. Using the radio frequency spectrum optimally;
4. Using technical parameters in accordance with those specified in the ISR;
5. Using identification signals or radio station identities for each transmission of the radio frequency spectrum for specific radiocommunication services;
6. Using certified telecommunications equipment and/or devices;
7. Registering earth stations specifically for ISR space license holders; and
8. Paying the annual radio frequency spectrum usage rights fee for ISR.
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Using the radio frequency spectrum according to its designation.
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Operate the radio station in accordance with the technical parameters set forth in the ISR.

§ 04

Issuing authority

The ministry or regulatory agency responsible for evaluating and issuing this permit.

Ministry of Communication and Information Technology

Sector regulator for Communication and Informatics in Indonesia.

§ 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 Technology. 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?

What is Radio Station License (ISR)?

What you need to file

Application requirements

Ongoing obligations once issued

Recurring compliance

Issuing authority

Ministry of Communication and Information Technology

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?

Common KBLI codes in Communication and Informatics

Need help with this permit?

What is Radio Station License (ISR)?

What you need to file

Application requirements

Ongoing obligations once issued

Recurring compliance

Issuing authority

Ministry of Communication and Information Technology

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?

Common KBLI codes in Communication and Informatics

Need help with this permit?

Operate + maintain compliance