Indonesia Modernizes Business Classification System with KBLI 2025

Enhanced Classification for New Economy Activities

The Indonesian Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) has introduced the updated Klasifikasi Baku Lapangan Usaha Indonesia (KBLI) 2025, marking a significant improvement in the country's economic classification system. This update is crucial for capturing emerging economic activities that were previously unclassified or inadequately represented ¹

Key Updates in KBLI 2025

1. Digital Economy Inclusion: The new classification includes modern digital activities such as podcast production, streaming channel management, and digital platform services. These additions reflect the growing importance of the digital economy in Indonesia's overall economic landscape ¹
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2. Environmental Focus: KBLI 2025 introduces specific categories for carbon trading, carbon capture, and renewable energy, demonstrating increased emphasis on environmental sustainability and climate change mitigation ¹
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3. Modern Business Models: The classification now includes Factoryless Goods Producers (FGP), recognizing companies that outsource manufacturing while retaining product Intellectual Property (IP). This change acknowledges the evolving nature of global supply chains and digital business models ²
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4. Structural Changes: The updated system features 22 categories (A-V), up from 21 in KBLI 2020, with more detailed breakdowns in various sectors. The new structure comprises 87 major groups, 257 groups, 519 sub-groups, and 1,560 classes ²
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Strategic Importance for Economic Statistics

The implementation of KBLI 2025 is particularly timely as Indonesia prepares for the Sensus Ekonomi 2026. The updated classification will enable more accurate data collection and analysis of economic activities, providing a clearer picture of the country's economic structure ³

Technological Integration

To enhance data accuracy, BPS plans to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology during the Sensus Ekonomi 2026. This integration of AI will help improve the classification of economic activities, ensuring that the data collected is both precise and comprehensive ³

Impact on Various Sectors

1. Financial Sector: KBLI 2025 will be used in financial reporting systems such as the Integrated Commercial Bank Statistics and Indonesia's Sustainable Finance Taxonomy.
2. Industrial Sector: The classification will be integrated into the National Industry Information System (SIINas) to better track industrial development.
3. Business Licensing: KBLI 2025 will serve as a reference for the Online Single Submission (OSS) business licensing system, streamlining regulatory compliance ²
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International Alignment

The BPS has aligned KBLI 2025 with the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC) Revision 5, ensuring that Indonesia's economic statistics remain internationally comparable. This alignment was recommended by the United Nations Statistical Commission on March 11, 2024, and has been adopted by countries like Singapore and those in the European Union ¹