IT Services in Indonesia
Indonesia's digital economy is one of the fastest-growing in Southeast Asia, and foreign-owned PT PMAs can hold 100% of any IT-services activity under Pres. Reg. 10/2021. The licensing reality is more nuanced than the marketing: OSS RBA classifies most Division 62 and 63 activities as Medium-High risk (so NIB + a verified Standard Certificate is required to operate, not just NIB), and commercial web-portals (63122) sit at High risk requiring a full Operating Licence.
Technology companies typically use codes from Division 62 (Computer programming and consultancy) and Division 63 (Information service activities). Plan the licence stack against the specific 5-digit KBLI before incorporating.
Why Start IT Business in Indonesia?
- 270+ million population market
- 100% foreign ownership allowed
- Low-risk OSS classification
- Growing digital economy
KBLI Divisions for IT Services
Computer Programming Activities
Software development including games, e-commerce, immersive media, blockchain, and AI
Computer Consultancy and Facilities Management
IT consulting, cybersecurity, digital identity, IoT consulting, and facilities management
Choose Codes by Business Type
Find the right KBLI codes for your IT business:
Software Development Company
Building software products, custom applications, mobile apps, and web applications
IT Consulting Firm
Technology strategy, digital transformation, system architecture advisory
SaaS / Platform Business
Cloud software platforms, subscription services, web applications
Most Used IT KBLI Codes
PSE Registration
If your IT business operates an electronic system accessible to the public (websites, apps, platforms with user data), you may need to register as a Penyelenggara Sistem Elektronik (PSE) with the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (Kominfo).
- • Private PSE: Systems not accessible to public (internal tools)
- • Public PSE: Systems accessible to public (requires registration)
- • Foreign PSE: Foreign platforms operating in Indonesia
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