Indonesia has officially introduced KBLI 2025 through BPS Regulation No. 7 of 2025, replacing the previous KBLI 2020 framework under BPS Regulation No. 2 of 2020, which has now been revoked. This update marks an important shift in Indonesia’s business classification system and affects how business activities are categorized for licensing and regulatory purposes.
Under the new regulation, businesses were given a six-month transition period to adjust to the revised classification structure. The deadline for this adjustment is 18 June 2026, as set out in the transitional provisions. After this date, businesses are expected to use KBLI 2025 when updating licenses, registering new activities, or making changes through the OSS system.
The introduction of KBLI 2025 is part of Indonesia’s effort to align its business classification framework with the latest international standard, namely the International Standard Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC) Revision 5. It also reflects the rapid growth of digital business models, emerging industries, and new types of economic activities that were not fully captured under KBLI 2020.
Importantly, KBLI 2025 is not just a simple renumbering. It introduces structural changes, revised classifications, and new categories that may affect how businesses identify and report their activities.
KBLI (Klasifikasi Baku Lapangan Usaha Indonesia) is Indonesia’s official system for classifying business activities. Every business operating in Indonesia must identify its activities using the appropriate KBLI code. KBLI forms the foundation of Indonesia’s business licensing framework and is used by government institutions to determine licensing requirements, regulatory obligations, and sector classifications.
The system plays a key role in several processes:
When a business applies for an NIB through the OSS system, it must first select the appropriate KBLI code that reflects its actual activities. The chosen KBLI determines the permits, certifications, and operational requirements applicable to the business.
For example, a company operating an e-commerce platform cannot simply register as a general trading business. It must select the KBLI classification that accurately reflects its platform activities before obtaining the required licenses through OSS.
Because licensing obligations are directly linked to KBLI classifications, selecting the wrong KBLI classifications can lead to compliance issues, licensing delays, or incorrect permit requirements.
The Indonesian government updated KBLI to ensure the classification system remains relevant in a rapidly evolving economy. One of the main drivers behind KBLI 2025 is the adoption of ISIC Revision 5, the latest global standard for classifying economic activities. Aligning with ISIC helps improve consistency in economic reporting, investment data, and international comparisons.
Another key factor is the rapid evolution of business models. Since KBLI 2020 was introduced, Indonesia has seen strong growth in digital services, platform-based businesses, and emerging industries that did not fit neatly within existing classifications.
Examples include:
Many of these activities previously had to be grouped under broader or less precise classifications. KBLI 2025 introduces more specific categories to better reflect today’s business landscape.
The update also offers more detailed classifications, allowing both regulators and businesses to identify economic activities with greater accuracy. As a result, businesses in newer sectors may now find more suitable classifications under KBLI 2025.
One of the key KBLI 2025 changes is the restructuring of the classification framework itself.
While some levels have increased, others have decreased as regulators reorganized economic activities into more appropriate groupings. Certain sectors have been split into more specific classifications, while others have been consolidated to improve consistency.
This means a business may find that its activities remain the same, but its KBLI code has changed due to structural adjustments. For this reason, businesses should not assume their existing KBLI codes remain valid without verification.
One of the most important tools during the transition period is the KBLI Conversion Table, which shows how KBLI 2020 codes map to KBLI 2025. Understanding these conversion types is essential when reviewing licenses, OSS records, and business registrations.
A one-to-one conversion occurs when a KBLI 2020 code is replaced by a single corresponding KBLI 2025 code.
Example:
Converted into
In this case, the underlying business activity remains largely the same, and businesses can generally transition without major issues. The change mainly reflects administrative restructuring rather than a shift in the nature of the activity.
A one-to-many conversion occurs when a single KBLI 2020 code is divided into several more specific KBLI 2025 codes.
Example:
KBLI 2020 Code:
Converted into KBLI 2025 code:
This type of conversion requires businesses to carefully review their actual operations and select the classification that best reflects what they do. Choosing the wrong code may affect licensing and regulatory requirements.
A many-to-one conversion occurs when several KBLI 2020 codes are merged into a single KBLI 2025 classification.
Example:
KBLI 2020 Code:
Merged into KBLI 2025 Code:
This approach is used where multiple classifications represent similar activities that can reasonably be grouped together. Even so, businesses should still review the new classification to ensure it accurately reflects their operations.
One of the most significant improvements introduced by KBLI 2025 is the recognition of newer economic activities.
Digital platforms now play a central role in Indonesia’s economy. Businesses that connect users, merchants, and service providers can now rely on classifications specifically designed for platform intermediation, providing greater clarity for licensing and regulation.
Marketplace operators have long faced challenges in identifying the most appropriate classification. KBLI 2025 introduces clearer distinctions between marketplace intermediation and traditional trading activities.
Businesses that deliver services through digital platforms now have more suitable classification options that better reflect how they operate.
FGP businesses design and market products while outsourcing manufacturing to third parties. This increasingly common model in global supply chains is now formally recognized under KBLI 2025.
As sustainability becomes more important, KBLI 2025 recognizes CCS as a distinct economic activity, supporting investment and regulatory oversight in environmental sector
Businesses should take a careful, structured approach rather than assuming their current classification is still appropriate.
Step 1: Review Your Current KBLI
Identify all KBLI codes currently listed in your NIB, OSS profile, and business licenses.
Step 2: Check the KBLI Conversion Table
Determine how each existing KBLI 2020 code was converted under KBLI 2025.
Step 3: Compare With Actual Business Activities
Review your day-to-day operations and ensure they align with the activity descriptions provided under KBLI 2025.
Step 4: Assess Whether a New Classification Is More Appropriate
Even where a direct conversion exists, a newly introduced classification may better reflect your business.
Step 5: Review Licensing Implications
Different KBLI codes may trigger different licensing, certification, or reporting requirements. Businesses should assess whether any obligations change under the new classification.
The key principle is to focus on the activity description, not just the code number.
With the 18 June 2026 deadline approaching, businesses should start reviewing their classifications as early as possible. Recommended actions include:
Identify all classifications currently associated with the business.
Ensure current operations match the assigned KBLI descriptions.
Ensure OSS data remains consistent with current business activities and classifications.
Identify differences between existing classifications and KBLI 2025 requirements.
Determine whether any permits, certifications, or sector-specific licenses may be affected by the transition.
Taking these steps early can help avoid licensing issues when making future OSS updates, corporate changes, or business expansions.
KBLI 2025 represents a significant step in modernizing Indonesia’s business classification system. By aligning with ISIC Revision 5, it better reflects today’s economic landscape and accommodates emerging industries that were not fully recognized under KBLI 2020.
The changes go beyond simple code updates. KBLI 2025 introduces a revised structure, new categories, merged and split classifications, and specific recognition for sectors such as digital platforms, Factoryless Goods Producers (FGP), and Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS).
Businesses should not assume their existing classifications remain appropriate without review. Even if their activities have not changed, the corresponding KBLI code may have been revised, merged, or reclassified. Reviewing your KBLI mapping before making OSS updates, licensing applications, or corporate changes can help prevent compliance issues and ensure your business remains properly licensed.
Need Assistance with KBLI 2025 Compliance?
At CPT Corporate, we help businesses navigate the transition to KBLI 2025. Our team can assist with:
Whether you are updating OSS records, reviewing your business activities, or assessing licensing requirements under KBLI 2025, CPT Corporate is ready to help ensure your business remains compliant and aligned with the latest regulations.
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