How to Navigate KBLI 2025 Adjustments Before the June 2026 Deadline 

Every foreign investor, exporter, and entrepreneur operating in Indonesia is currently facing a regulatory deadline that cannot be ignored. The KBLI 2025 adjustment is no longer optional, and for businesses that miss the window, the consequences range from blocked licensing to legal non-compliance. 

If your company is already registered or planning to set up in Indonesia, this guide covers everything you need to know before the deadline passes.

What Exactly Is KBLI, and Why Should Foreign Investors Care?

KBLI stands for Klasifikasi Baku Lapangan Usaha Indonesia, which translates to the Indonesian Standard Industrial Classification. It is the official national framework used to categorize all economic activities across the country.

Every registered business in Indonesia, whether a foreign-owned company (PT PMA) or a local entity, must have its activities classified under the correct KBLI code.

This code is not just a bureaucratic label. It determines what licenses a business is eligible for, how the Online Single Submission Risk-Based Approach (OSS RBA) processes permit applications, what risk level applies to the business sector, and how regulatory agencies monitor and audit companies.

In short, the KBLI code is the backbone of a company’s legal identity in Indonesia.

For foreigners setting up a PT PMA or applying for an Indonesian business license in 2026, getting the KBLI right from the very first step is foundational, not optional.

The Big Change: Peraturan BPS Nomor 7 Tahun 2025

On 17 December 2025, Indonesia’s Central Statistics Agency (Badan Pusat Statistik / BPS) officially enacted Peraturan BPS Nomor 7 Tahun 2025 tentang Klasifikasi Baku Lapangan Usaha Indonesia, introducing KBLI 2025 as the new national standard for Indonesia business classification. The regulation was promulgated on 18 December 2025 and immediately revoked KBLI 2020, which can no longer be used as a legal reference.

This is not a minor update. KBLI 2025 was developed in alignment with the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC) Revision 5, recommended by the United Nations Statistical Commission. The update reflects major shifts in Indonesia’s economic landscape, particularly the rapid growth of digital services, platform-based businesses, and climate-related industries, none of which were adequately represented under the previous classification system.

Key structural changes under Peraturan BPS Nomor 7 Tahun 2025 include:

• The total number of business categories expanded from 21 (A to U) in KBLI 2020 to 22 categories (A to V) in KBLI 2025.
• KBLI 2025 now contains 87 major groups, 257 groups, 519 sub-groups, and 1,560 business activity classes.
• The former “Information and Communication” category has been split into two independent categories, separating content production and distribution from technology infrastructure services.
• Rental, leasing, employment activities, and travel agencies have been reclassified under administrative and business support services.
• New digital economy activities, including platform-based businesses and factoryless goods producers, now have dedicated classifications.

For the authoritative overview of these changes, businesses can refer directly to the official BPS announcement.

Who Must Comply and When Is the Deadline?

Under Article 5 of Peraturan BPS Nomor 7 Tahun 2025, all existing users of KBLI are required to complete their KBLI 2025 adjustment within six months of the regulation being promulgated. Since the regulation was issued in December 2025, this places the compliance deadline squarely in June 2026.

This obligation applies to:

• All currently registered PT PMA (foreign-owned companies) in Indonesia
• Local PTs and other corporate entities registered under OSS RBA
• Any company that has expanded, restructured, or changed its core business activities
• Businesses using KBLI codes affected by the recoding and reclassification under the new system

For newly incorporated companies or new PT PMA setups, there is no transitional period whatsoever. Any Articles of Association, NIB applications, or OSS filings submitted in 2026 must already reflect KBLI 2025 from the very beginning.

This shift also ties directly into Government Regulation No. 28 of 2025 (PP 28/2025) on Risk-Based Business Licensing, which places KBLI compliance at the center of the integrated licensing system across Indonesia.

What Are the Risks of Not Updating Your KBLI?

Ignoring the KBLI 2025 adjustment does not mean business can continue as usual. Non-compliance carries real and escalating consequences.

Blocked updates in OSS RBA. Any company whose registered KBLI does not match the new classification system may find that changes or renewals in the OSS RBA portal are rejected outright. This can paralyze normal business operations.

Inability to obtain or renew business licenses. Companies applying for new sector-specific licenses, or renewing existing ones for medium and high-risk activities, will face significant roadblocks if their KBLI is outdated. Indonesian business license 2026 applications will be processed under the KBLI 2025 framework, with no exceptions.

Administrative non-compliance. If the KBLI on record does not accurately reflect what the company is actually doing, the company is technically in breach of its administrative obligations, a situation that can attract attention from regulatory authorities.

Legal and operational complications. Outdated KBLI codes can create friction during business partnerships, financing applications, corporate expansions, and government audits. This is especially risky for exporters, whose trade documents and import-export licenses must align with the correct classification.

Data synchronization failures. KBLI underpins how data flows across multiple government agencies. A mismatch causes a cascade of inconsistencies in tax records, investment reports, and statistical databases.

Does KBLI Adjustment Require Changes to the Articles of Association?

This is a critical question for many business owners, and the answer depends on whether the digit codes of the affected KBLI have changed.

If a company’s KBLI codes carry different digit numbers in KBLI 2025 compared to KBLI 2020, the company must formally amend its Articles of Association (Anggaran Dasar). This is not a simple administrative update. Under Article 19 of Indonesia’s Company Law (UUPT), it requires:

• Approval through a General Meeting of Shareholders (RUPS), typically an Extraordinary RUPS
• A shareholders’ resolution in lieu of RUPS where applicable
• Formal approval and registration with the Ministry of Law and Human Rights (Kementerian Hukum dan HAM)

Without a valid, Ministry-approved Articles of Association update, the new KBLI has no legal force, even if the company has already updated its OSS profile. This is a step that many businesses overlook, often at great cost.

Step-by-Step: How to Complete the KBLI 2025 Adjustment

Here is a practical framework for companies navigating this process:

Step 1: Conduct an internal business activity audit. Review all current and planned business activities. Compare them against the KBLI 2025 master list to identify any codes that have changed, been reclassified, or been split into new categories.

Step 2: Match activities to KBLI 2025 codes. Use the official KBLI 2025 classification document as published under Peraturan BPS Nomor 7 Tahun 2025 to find the correct codes. This step requires careful attention to the new structure, particularly for digital businesses and service companies.

Step 3: Determine whether Articles of Association amendments are needed. If any KBLI digit has changed, prepare for a formal Extraordinary RUPS and the subsequent ministerial approval process.

Step 4: Update OSS RBA. Once the Articles of Association have been amended and approved, update the company’s data through the OSS RBA portal to ensure licenses, the Business Identification Number (NIB), and sector-specific permits are all aligned with KBLI 2025.

Step 5: Verify sectoral licenses. For companies in regulated sectors, confirm that any existing or pending licenses remain valid under the new classification. Some activities may now fall under different risk categories, requiring new permits.

What New Foreign Investors and PT PMA Applicants Must Know

For entrepreneurs planning to register a new company in Indonesia in 2026, the KBLI 2025 adjustment framework is already the only valid legal reference. Choosing the wrong KBLI at the point of incorporation is a costly mistake, as amendments often require formal corporate changes, shareholder approvals, and OSS updates after the fact.

The correct KBLI selection shapes every subsequent step of business setup in Indonesia, from the structure of the Articles of Association to the type of NIB issued, the applicable business licenses, and the investment reporting requirements under BKPM.

Foreign investors setting up a PT PMA should work with experienced local advisors who understand both the technical classification under KBLI 2025 and the operational realities of Indonesia’s OSS RBA system. 

Business Hub Asia provides comprehensive support for pendaftaran perusahaan in Indonesia, including proper KBLI selection tailored to each client’s specific business activities.

Navigating KBLI 2026 Compliance with Confidence

The breadth of changes introduced by Peraturan BPS Nomor 7 Tahun 2025 means that even companies that have been operating smoothly in Indonesia for years need to revisit their classification. The six-month window is not generous, especially for companies that also need to complete an Extraordinary RUPS and seek Ministry approval.

Businesses that plan ahead, conduct their audits early, and engage the right professional support will navigate KBLI 2026 compliance with minimal disruption. Those that wait may find the process far more complex under time pressure.

Whether a company is a new foreign investor looking to enter the Indonesian market or an established entity managing ongoing KBLI 2025 adjustment tasks, the right guidance makes a measurable difference.

Do Not Let a Classification Code Derail Your Business

Indonesia remains one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic investment destinations, and the KBLI 2025 adjustment is simply the regulatory framework evolving to match that dynamism. For foreign investors and exporters who take this seriously and act before the June 2026 deadline, the process is entirely manageable.

The question is not whether to comply, but how to do it correctly, and how quickly to move.

If your company needs a thorough KBLI review, guidance through the Articles of Association amendment process, or support from OSS RBA registration to full licensing, Business Hub Asia is ready to help. Reach out today for a free consultation, and make sure your business in Indonesia is built on solid, compliant ground.