As of June 15, 2026, Indonesia officially issued the latest Klasifikasi Baku Lapangan Usaha Indonesia (KBLI/Indonesian Business Classification Code) to replace the previous version of2020. The update, issued by Statistics Indonesia (BPS), adds an extensive update to the previously established national economic activities framework, resulting in differences between KBLI 2020 and KBLI 2025.
As a requirement for business licensing in Indonesia, companies should keep up with updates in KBLI 2025. The update requires both new and existing business owners to review their business license to ensure compliance with the latest version. Assessing your business activity codes as registered in your certificate would be beneficial to avoid potential obstacles.
Read more to learn about the latest changes in KBLI 2025.
KBLI: definitions and use case
KBLI is Indonesia’s official classification for all economic and business activities operating in the country. This list is published by Statistics Indonesia to categorize various economic activities into specific groups based on their common business characteristics. Every business entity planning to obtain a business license in Indonesia will be assigned one or more KBLI classifications, listed in codes, depending on its activities.
Identifying your KBLI code in accordance with the latest KBLI 2025 is a crucial step to establishing a business in Indonesia. The code serves as an identifier available in all your registration, licensing, taxation, statistical reporting, and investment approval paperwork.
While businesses may register multiple business activities under a single legal entity, each activity must correspond to the appropriate KBLI code. Careful review of the code helps avoid licensing issues, unnecessary amendments, and future regulatory complications. Business owners can check their KBLI codes online, but you may have to direct these updates to your legal contacts in Indonesia.
Who is this update for?
Use of the KBLI code is mandatory for all domestic business entities (PT) and PT with foreign direct investment (PMA/Penanaman Modal Asing). This requirement also applies to:
- Individual Limited Liability Companies
- Cooperatives
- Civil Partnerships
- Firms
- Limited Partnerships (CV)
- Businesses must also refer to the latest KBLI when submitting applications for:
- Amendments to the Articles of Association
- Changes to the company’s Purpose and Duty
- Changes in business activities
- Updates to any legal company data
If your company is planning to modify its legal information, make sure to review its existing KBLI codes before submitting any application through the General Law Administration (AHU) and Online Single Submission (OSS) systems.
Difference between KBLI 2020 and KBLI 2025: significant changes and how it affects PT PMA registration
Essentially, the changes made to the KBLI 2025 are to reflect the latest International Standard of Industrial Classification (ISIC Revision 5) issued by the United Nations’ Statistics Division. Its primary focus is to amend the classifications in accordance with the rapid development of today’s technology and digital industry. Compared to KBLI 2020, the changes in nomenclature are listed in the tables below:
| Number of | KBLI 2020 | KBLI 2025 |
| Business categories | 21 | 22 |
| Principal groups | 88 | 87 |
| Three-digit groups | 245 | 257 |
| Four-digit subgroups | 567 | 519 |
| Five-digit classifications | 1,789 | 1,560 |
In accordance with ISIC Revision 5, digital businesses, creative industries, online platforms, and technology-driven services now reserved its own KBLI codes. This is also reflected in new industries introduced under KBLI 2025 as follows:
- Digital platform intermediation services
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) development
- Content creators and digital streaming services
- Cryptocurrency trading
- Carbon credit trading
- Carbon capture
- Carbon storage
- Factoryless Goods Producers (FGP)
To help converting your KBLI 2020 codes to KBLI 2025, Statistics Indonesia has published a Conversion Table. The table indicates whether past codes remain in use, have changed, have been split, or have been merged with the new ones.
It’s also worth noting that according to Indonesia’s Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), the revised KBLI must not be detrimental to business owners. Business owners don’t have to worry about their business and economic activities being on hold due to the changes, as the existing permits they have obtained will remain valid.
Companies planning to amend essential information, including Articles of Association, business purpose and duty, or business activities, may use the opportunity to update their KBLI codes in accordance with the latest version. Existing companies are not required to immediately update their KBLI codes. And while adjustments are automatic through the integration of AHU and OSS systems, it doesn’t mean that the transition is without potential issues.
What to expect from the latest KBLI 2025
Now that there are changes to the classifications in KBLI 2025, business owners in the digital and tech industry may want to review their existing codes. Incorrect classification could lead to administrative and licensing issues down the road.
OSS may detect existing businesses with KBLI 2020 codes, allowing for automatic code conversion from KBLI 2020 to KBLI 2025 without changes to the deed of establishment. However, technical issues with the platform happen all the time, and we have yet to be informed of the implementing regulations. These are some of the most immediate obstacles creating potential uncertainties for business owners. Uncertainties also arise in other regulations that may refer to the past KBLI 2020, including provisions for priority lists or business activity restrictions, and not to the latest KBLI.
In addition to technical obstacles, the implications of these changes for taxpayers also warrant attention. Changes to the KBLI 2025 have the potential to affect the business classifications recorded in tax administration. Business owners, as taxpayers, must ensure that their data in the AHU, OSS, and tax administration systems remain consistent to avoid data mismatch.
Now that the differences between KBLI 2020 and KBLI 2025 are clearer, this could be a good opportunity to move forward with your business plans in Indonesia. In addition to knowing what to expect and the potential risks and obstacles, support from professionals with experience in establishing businesses in Indonesia can help you navigate these changes with the peace of mind you need.
