KBLI 2025 for Existing PT PMA: What to Check in AHU and OSS
What KBLI 2025 Means for Existing PT PMA Companies
KBLI 2025 replaced KBLI 2020 as Indonesia’s official classification of business activities. It introduces updated classifications for digital platforms, creative industries, renewable energy, carbon-related activities and other developing sectors.
Existing business licences issued before the implementation of KBLI 2025 generally remain valid. A PT PMA is therefore not automatically required to obtain entirely new licences solely because the classification system has changed.
However, existing companies should verify whether their KBLI codes have been correctly converted and whether the information recorded in AHU, OSS, the NIB and the company’s Articles of Association remains consistent with its actual business activities.
Additional action may be required when an old KBLI code corresponds to several new classifications, the company changes its business scope, or the converted code no longer accurately describes its operations.
Existing business licences issued before the implementation of KBLI 2025 generally remain valid. A PT PMA is therefore not automatically required to obtain entirely new licences solely because the classification system has changed.
However, existing companies should verify whether their KBLI codes have been correctly converted and whether the information recorded in AHU, OSS, the NIB and the company’s Articles of Association remains consistent with its actual business activities.
Additional action may be required when an old KBLI code corresponds to several new classifications, the company changes its business scope, or the converted code no longer accurately describes its operations.
When KBLI Conversion Is Automatic — and When It Is Not
Automatic conversion applies when the change only replaces a KBLI 2020 code with its corresponding KBLI 2025 code and does not alter the company’s stated purpose or scope of business. In this case, AHU and OSS can update the classification without requiring an amendment to the Articles of Association or entirely new business licences.
Manual action may be necessary when one previous code corresponds to several new classifications, the company changes its business activities, or the converted code no longer accurately reflects its operations.
A PT PMA should therefore check the updated records in both AHU and OSS rather than assume that every code has been converted correctly and consistently.
Manual action may be necessary when one previous code corresponds to several new classifications, the company changes its business activities, or the converted code no longer accurately reflects its operations.
A PT PMA should therefore check the updated records in both AHU and OSS rather than assume that every code has been converted correctly and consistently.
What Existing PT PMA Companies Should Check
Each active business activity should be reviewed in both AHU and OSS. The company should confirm that:
If the records do not match, the company should determine whether the correction can be completed directly in OSS or requires an amendment through a notary and AHU. A new code should not be selected solely because its title appears similar to the previous classification.
- the converted KBLI 2025 code accurately reflects its actual operations;
- the business activities recorded in AHU, OSS and the Articles of Association are consistent;
- the correct code appears in the NIB and relevant risk-based business licences;
- no outdated KBLI 2009, 2017 or 2020 classification remains unresolved;
- any one-to-many conversion has been reviewed manually.
If the records do not match, the company should determine whether the correction can be completed directly in OSS or requires an amendment through a notary and AHU. A new code should not be selected solely because its title appears similar to the previous classification.
When an Amendment to the Articles of Association May Be Required
A notarial amendment is not required for every transition from KBLI 2020 to KBLI 2025. If the conversion does not change the company’s stated purpose or scope of business, the classification may be updated automatically.
An amendment may be required when the company adds or removes a business activity, selects a materially different classification, or its existing Articles of Association no longer cover its actual operations.
Before making changes in OSS, the company should compare its Articles of Association, AHU records and proposed KBLI 2025 codes. If a substantive change is identified, the amendment should normally be completed through a notary and AHU before the updated information is synchronized with OSS.
An amendment may be required when the company adds or removes a business activity, selects a materially different classification, or its existing Articles of Association no longer cover its actual operations.
Before making changes in OSS, the company should compare its Articles of Association, AHU records and proposed KBLI 2025 codes. If a substantive change is identified, the amendment should normally be completed through a notary and AHU before the updated information is synchronized with OSS.
How KBLI 2025 May Affect the NIB and Business Licences
A KBLI code in OSS is linked to the company’s risk level, NIB and applicable business licences. After conversion, a PT PMA should verify that each updated code remains connected to the correct licensing requirements and sector-specific approvals.
The transition to KBLI 2025 does not by itself require existing valid business licences to be replaced. Additional review may nevertheless be necessary when a code requires manual selection, the company changes its activities, or the new classification carries different licensing requirements.
Before confirming any change, the company should compare the proposed KBLI 2025 code with its actual operations, AHU records and OSS licensing data. An inaccurate selection may create inconsistencies between the Articles of Association, NIB and business licences.
The transition to KBLI 2025 does not by itself require existing valid business licences to be replaced. Additional review may nevertheless be necessary when a code requires manual selection, the company changes its activities, or the new classification carries different licensing requirements.
Before confirming any change, the company should compare the proposed KBLI 2025 code with its actual operations, AHU records and OSS licensing data. An inaccurate selection may create inconsistencies between the Articles of Association, NIB and business licences.
What to Do If the Records Do Not Match
If AHU, OSS, the NIB or the Articles of Association show different business activities, the company should first identify whether the issue results from an incorrect conversion, an outdated code or an actual change in its operations.
A conversion issue may be corrected through the applicable OSS procedure. If the company’s purpose or scope of business must change, a notarial amendment and AHU update may be required before the revised information is synchronized with OSS.
After any correction, the company should verify that the same KBLI 2025 classification appears consistently across all corporate and licensing records.
A conversion issue may be corrected through the applicable OSS procedure. If the company’s purpose or scope of business must change, a notarial amendment and AHU update may be required before the revised information is synchronized with OSS.
After any correction, the company should verify that the same KBLI 2025 classification appears consistently across all corporate and licensing records.
When a KBLI 2025 Review Is Most Important
A KBLI review is particularly important before the company:
Checking the records before these actions can identify inconsistencies early and reduce the risk of delays during notarial, licensing or transaction procedures.
- adds or changes a business activity;
- applies for a new sector-specific licence;
- amends its Articles of Association;
- updates corporate information through AHU or OSS;
- enters a transaction that requires corporate or licensing due diligence.
Checking the records before these actions can identify inconsistencies early and reduce the risk of delays during notarial, licensing or transaction procedures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Every Existing PT PMA Need to Amend Its Articles of Association?
No. An amendment is generally unnecessary when the transition only converts an existing KBLI 2020 code into its KBLI 2025 equivalent without changing the company’s business activities.
A notarial amendment may be required if the company changes its purpose, expands its scope of business or selects a materially different classification.
A notarial amendment may be required if the company changes its purpose, expands its scope of business or selects a materially different classification.
Do Existing Business Licences Remain Valid After KBLI 2025?
Yes. Business licences issued before the implementation of KBLI 2025 generally remain valid and do not need to be replaced solely because the classification system has changed.
However, the company should review its licences if its business activities change or the KBLI conversion results in a materially different classification or licensing requirement.
However, the company should review its licences if its business activities change or the KBLI conversion results in a materially different classification or licensing requirement.
Is the Conversion From KBLI 2020 to KBLI 2025 Automatic?
The conversion may be completed automatically when it only updates the classification code and does not change the company’s stated purpose, scope of business or actual activities.
Manual review is still advisable because some previous codes may correspond to several KBLI 2025 classifications or may no longer accurately describe the company’s operations.
Manual review is still advisable because some previous codes may correspond to several KBLI 2025 classifications or may no longer accurately describe the company’s operations.
What Should a PT PMA Do If One Old Code Corresponds to Several New Codes?
The company should compare each available KBLI 2025 classification with its actual business activities and select the code that most accurately reflects its operations.
It should also verify whether the selected code is consistent with the Articles of Association, AHU records, NIB and applicable licensing requirements. A new code should not be selected solely because its title appears similar to the previous classification.
It should also verify whether the selected code is consistent with the Articles of Association, AHU records, NIB and applicable licensing requirements. A new code should not be selected solely because its title appears similar to the previous classification.
Should a PT PMA Check Both AHU and OSS After the Conversion?
Yes. AHU contains the company’s corporate information, while OSS connects its business activities with the NIB and applicable licences.
Checking both systems helps confirm that the same KBLI 2025 classifications are recorded consistently across the company’s corporate and licensing documents.
Checking both systems helps confirm that the same KBLI 2025 classifications are recorded consistently across the company’s corporate and licensing documents.
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Need Help Reviewing Your PT PMA’s KBLI 2025 Records?
Business Consulting Bali can help review your company’s actual activities against its KBLI 2025 classifications, Articles of Association, AHU records, OSS data, NIB and applicable business licences.
Where inconsistencies are identified, we can help determine the practical steps required and coordinate the necessary corporate or licensing updates.
Where inconsistencies are identified, we can help determine the practical steps required and coordinate the necessary corporate or licensing updates.
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