Indonesia’s business licensing system, governed by the Risk-Based Approach (RBA) and regulated by Government Regulation (PP) No. 28 of 2025, structures the entire journey for investors into two primary phases: Starting a Business and Running a Business.
Articles 11 through 15 of this regulation outline the sequence and key requirements of these stages. Understanding this roadmap is essential for securing your operational license seamlessly.
Phase 1: Starting the Business (Memulai Usaha)
This initial phase is focused entirely on securing your foundational legal permissions via the OSS system, ensuring you meet basic requirements before any operational activity begins.
1. Fulfilling Basic Requirements (The Foundation)
The first step involves obtaining essential legal requirements that apply across almost all sectors. This primarily includes securing your Business Identification Number (NIB) and meeting standards related to land use.
The NIB: This acts as your company’s formal identification and is the gateway to all other permits.
Land Conformity: You must ensure that your planned business activity aligns with the designated spatial planning of the location (Kesesuaian Kegiatan Pemanfaatan Ruang – KKPR).
2. Risk Classification and Licensing
Once the basics are met, the OSS RBA system automatically classifies your intended activity (based on your KBLI code) into a risk level (Low, Medium-Low, Medium-High, or High). This classification determines the type of operating document you receive:
Low Risk: Often requires only the NIB.
Higher Risk: Requires a Standard Certificate and/or a full License before you can legally launch commercial operations.
The Accura Advantage: Navigating the precise KBLI and the complex land-use confirmation process (KKPR) is where most companies face their first major delay. We ensure the initial setup is flawless.
Phase 2: Running the Business (Menjalankan Usaha)
Once you have secured your NIB, Standard Certificates, and Licenses, this phase focuses on meeting all operational commitments and ensuring continuous compliance.
3. Meeting Operational Standards (Activation)
This stage is about physically preparing your facility and ensuring compliance with technical standards before you open your doors to the public. This often involves:
Building Approvals (PBG): Obtaining technical approval for the construction of your building.
Environmental Permits: Securing necessary environmental approvals (like Persetujuan Lingkungan) tailored to your business risk.
4. Commercialization and Post-Licensing
With all technical approvals in place, you can move toward commercialization. However, the legal obligations continue:
Fulfilling Commitments: Ensuring you adhere to all standards and commitments listed on your Standard Certificate.
Compliance and Supervision: Once operating, the company must maintain continuous compliance (e.g., submitting LKPM, adhering to labor laws), subject to ongoing RBA Supervision by the government.
The Accura Advantage: The transition from Phase 1 to Phase 2 is loaded with technical hurdles (PBG, environmental requirements). We manage the entire spectrum of required regulatory approvals and post-licensing compliance for you.
The legal steps defined in PP 28/2025 are logical, but the implementation—the technical documentation, specific standards for each KBLI, and the required sequential approvals—is where expert assistance is invaluable.
Do not risk delays or non-compliance penalties by attempting to navigate these technical stages alone.
Accura Indonesia provides end-to-end guidance across all stages (Articles 11–15), from initial NIB registration to securing final operational approvals. Contact us today to ensure your Indonesian business launch is compliant and timely.