The growth of the digital economy, new business models, and environmental issues (renewable energy, carbon trading) have made economic activity increasingly diverse and difficult to classify under the previous system. This is the background for the refinement of Indonesia’s Standard Industrial Classification (KBLI) from the 2020 version to KBLI 2025, introduced through BPS Regulation No. 7 of 2025. For business operators, understanding this change is important, as the KBLI serves as both a statistical reference and the basis for business licensing through the OSS (Online Single Submission) system.
Why and How Was KBLI 2025 Developed?
The Revision of the KBLI rests on a clear regulatory basis: BPS Regulation 7/2025 is the legal foundation for establishing KBLI 2025, designed to keep the classification aligned with the development of Indonesia’s economy and consistent with the International Standard Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (“ISIC Revision 5”). In other words, this change was not made because KBLI 2020 could no longer be used, but because economic activity continues to evolve — from digital platform business models to activities related to climate change.
The Drafting process involved cross-sector coordination: 31 ministries and agencies submitted 1,167 proposed codes, which were reviewed and harmonized by BPS as the body responsible for compiling and establishing KBLI 2025. As a result, the KBLI sits at the intersection of statistical needs and government administrative requirements, meaning that any structural change to it needs to be understood as more than a simple code change.
Not Just a Change of Numbers
The transition from KBLI 2020 to KBLI 2025 does not always take the form of a straightforward one-to-one code change. A concrete example can be seen in ship agency services: code 52297 (KBLI 2020) became 52312 (KBLI 2025) — a re-coding that does not change the nature of the business activity itself. Several other patterns of change can be seen in the table below:
| 2020 Code | 2020 Description | 2025 Code | 2025 Description | Type of Change |
| 52297 | Shipping Agency Services / Shipping Line Agent, Shipping Company | 52312 | Shipping Agency / Shipping Agent Services | Re-coding |
| 19291 | Manufacture of Products from Petroleum Refining Output | 19205 / 19206 / 19209 | Manufacture of Briquettes / Biofuel Blends / Other Products | Split (1-to-many) |
| 01721–01729 (6 codes) | Breeding of Primates, Mammals, Reptiles, etc. | 01498 | Breeding of Wild Animals | Merger (many-to-1) |
| 63122 | Commercial Web Portal / Digital Platform | 47901 / 5232 / 55400 | Intermediation according to the real sector (trade / transportation / accommodation) | Code removed & reclassified
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Source: compiled from the KBLI 2020–2025 Conversion Table, Volume 2, BPS (2026)
Who Is Required to Adjust Their Codes?
Under Articles 6 and 7 of BPS Regulation 7/2025, all users of the KBLI whether incorporated or unincorporated business entities (limited liability companies (PT), individual companies (Perseroan Perorangan), cooperatives, limited partnerships (CV), general partnerships (Firma), or civil partnerships) are required to adjust their KBLI codes no later than six months from the date the regulation was enacted. However, under Joint Circular Letter (SEB) 4.S/2026, adjustment of the deed of establishment at the Directorate General of General Legal Administration (Ditjen AHU) is only mandatory if: (1) there is an amendment to the articles of association that changes the company’s business purpose or objectives; (2) the old KBLI code falls into the one-to-many (split) category; or (3) KBLI precision is required for a tender, due diligence process, or financing. Outside of these situations, the OSS and AHU systems will make the adjustment automatically, and existing licenses remain valid.
| Conversion Pattern | Action Required |
| One-to-One / Many-to-One | Automatic via the OSS and AHU systems — no action required from business operators. |
| One-to-Many (e.g., KBLI 63122) | The system issues a notification; the business operator must select the most appropriate code and amend the deed of establishment if necessary. |
This adjustment also carries corporate-law implications: Article 15(1)(b) and Article 18 of the Limited Liability Company Law (UUPT) affirm that the articles of association must set out the company’s purpose, objectives, and business activities in accordance with applicable provisions. Consequently, a mismatch between the KBLI code and the Business Identification Number (NIB) may create legal risk, ranging from regulatory findings to obstacles in tenders and financing.
Differences in the OSS System Process
Based on official briefings by BKPM (the Investment Coordinating Board) and the Ministry of Law, during the transition period the OSS system and the Directorate General of AHU will continue processing applications under KBLI 2020 for the time being, and will automatically convert them to KBLI 2025 once implementation is complete, targeted no later than 18 June 2026. The key difference is not in the licensing process itself (the NIB and Standard Certificate procedures remain the same), but in the classification code that forms the basis for determining risk level and license type. Business operators are advised to monitor OSS notifications, particularly for codes falling under the one-to-many category.
Digital Challenges and Data Continuity
The growth of the digital economy has driven the adjustment of classifications for various technology-based and digital-platform activities. At the same time, changes to the KBLI must also be taken into account when comparing data across periods. BPS provides a KBLI 2020–2025 conversion table to help trace the relationship between old and new codes.
So, What Should Be Done?
- Audit the KBLI codes on the NIB and the deed of establishment — check whether each code has been removed, split, merged, or simply renumbered.
- If a code falls under the one-to-many category, determine the KBLI 2025 code that best matches the company’s actual activity.
- Monitor OSS notifications and promptly follow up if an amendment to the deed of establishment is required.
- Consider the potential impact on the Business Field Classification (KLU) used for tax purposes.
- Consult a corporate law specialist if the business operates across multiple sectors or if its KBLI code falls under the one-to-many category.
Conclusion
KBLI 2025 is not merely a list of five-digit codes — it reflects the changing structure of Indonesia’s economy, from digital business models and downstream industrialization to environmental issues. The challenge is not only to recognize the new codes, but to ensure that every economic activity is placed in the correct classification and to understand who is required to take follow-up action. For business operators, the key concern is ensuring that codes match their core activities and comply with the applicable conversion pattern; for data users, continuity of data across classification periods must be maintained to keep analysis accurate.
As businesses navigate the transition to KBLI 2025, ensuring the accuracy of business classification codes and compliance with corporate legal documents has become increasingly important. Mangatur Nainggolan Law Firm (“MNL”) is ready to assist businesses in conducting KBLI code audits, amending articles of association, and managing business licensing in accordance with the latest requirements. For further inquiries or legal assistance relating to the KBLI 2025 adjustment, business licensing, and other corporate law matters, please contact Mangatur Nainggolan Lawfirm (“MNL”). Our team is ready to provide legal advice and support tailored to your business needs.
References
Regulation of Statistics Indonesia (BPS) Number 7 of 2025 concerning the Indonesian Standard Industrial Classification.
BKPM Legal Documentation and Information Network (JDIH) – Regulation of the Head of Statistics Indonesia Number 7 of 2025.
Statistics Indonesia (BPS) – “BPS Releases KBLI 2025 to Simplify Classification of New Economic Activities,” BPS News and Press Release, December 26, 2025
Statistics Indonesia (BPS) – “BPS Releases the KBLI 2020–2025 Conversion Table,” April 27, 2026
Prolegal – “The Fate of Old Business Licenses Following the Issuance of the KBLI 2025 Regulation.”
Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 40 of 2007 concerning Limited Liability Companies (UUPT).
Golaw – “KBLI 2025 in OSS: 4 Corporate Legal Risk Points.”
Hukumonline Pro – “KBLI 2025 and Business Licensing: OSS Conversion, Corporate Adjustment, and Compliance Risk.”
Directorate General of General Legal Administration, Ministry of Law of the Republic of Indonesia – “Minister of Law: KBLI Implementation Simplified, Automatic Conversion Available via AHU-OSS,” April 23, 2026.
Author : Dian Sylvia Monalisa Sitanggang, S.H
Editor : Robby Simamora, S.H.,M.H.