Can foreigners operate a spirits distilling & blending business in Indonesia?

No. KBLI 11010 (Industri Penyulingan, Pemurnian, dan Pencampuran) is TERTUTUP — closed to foreign investment. Reserved for Indonesian nationals only.

What license is required for KBLI 11010?

KBLI 11010 has a Tinggi risk classification. Required license: NIB dan Izin. Processing time: 7 Hari.

KBLI 11010 is the Indonesian business classification code for "Industri Penyulingan, Pemurnian, dan Pencampuran" (Spirits Distilling & Blending). It falls under Section C of KBLI 2025, the Indonesian Standard Industrial Classification updated by BPS (Regulation 7/2025), effective June 18, 2026.

How did KBLI 11010 change from KBLI 2020 to 2025?

KBLI 11010 was mapped from previous code 11010 (KBLI 2020). All businesses must migrate to KBLI 2025 by June 18, 2026 per BPS Regulation 7/2025.

Breadcrumb

Distillery spirits alcohol production bar bottles display

KBLI 11010★ Gold-Tier Intel

Spirits Distilling & Blending

Industri Penyulingan, Pemurnian, dan Pencampuran

🏭 Section C — Manufacturing

🚫ClosedHigh RiskDirect Match

Spirits distilling — production of distilled alcoholic beverages including arak, vodka, gin, rum, whiskey, and all spirits. This covers the entire distillation process from raw materials to bottled product.

Licensing & Requirements

What You Need

Risk LevelHigh (Tinggi)

License TypeNIB dan Izin

Processing7 Hari

Foreign OwnershipClosed (0%)

AuthorityBKPM / OSS

PP28/2025 Licensing Data2 scales

Business scale:

Kecil, MenengahHigh RiskNIB dan Izin⏱ 7 HariFiktif Positif

Requirements (Indonesian)5

1Memilıkı dokumen rencana penggunaan jenis, spesifikasi, jumlah, dan asal dari bahan baku, serta sumber dan jumlah/ besaran dari energi dan air baku, yang dıbutuhkan untuk menjalankan kegiatan usaha industri dalam 1 (satu) sıklus produksi atau selamalamanya 6 (enam) Bulan ke depan

2Memilıkı dokumen berupa: a. Spesifikasi mesin dan/atau daftar peralatan b. Foto mesin/ peralatan c. Perjanjian jual beli/sewa yang membuktıkan: 1) Penguasaan (kepemilikan/ sewa) mesin untuk menghasilkan produk industri makanan dan minuman serta peralatan pengujian kualitas produk 2) Kesesuaian kapasitas produksi terpasang pada data usaha

3Memiliki dokumen bagan alur: a. Pengadaan, penerimaan, penyimpanan bahan baku, b. Proses produksi, c. Proses quality control d. Pengemasan, penyimpanan, pengangkutan dan distribusı hasil produksi

4Memiliki dokumen perencanaan tata letak Fasilitas pabrik/plan layout facilities sesuai dengan bagan alur proses produksi yang membuktikan lokasi pabrik/usaha jauh dari sumber pencemar untuk melindungi pangan olahan yang diproduksi

5Memiliki perizinan berusaha Minuman Beralkohol yang masih berlaku.

Post-License Obligations3

Memiliki buktı penyampaian wajib Data Industri tervalidasi setiap 6 (enam) bulan sekali sesuai peraturan perundang-undangan dı bidang perindustrian

Menjamın keamanan dan keselamatan alat, proses, hasıl produksı, penyimpanan, serta pengangkutan, sesuai peraturan perundang-undangan

Memiliki rekomendası persetujuan perubahan izin usaha minuman beralkohol dari KeMenteri/ Kepala badanan yang bertanggung jawab pada urusan pemerintah bidang perindustrian sesuai peraturan perundang-undangan mengenai pengendalian dan pengawasan industri minuman beralkohol dalam hal melakukan perubahan izin usaha, meliputi: a. Perubahan nama perusahaa n, kepemilika natau penanggun g jawab Perusahaa n Industri Minuman Beralkohol b.Perubahan alamat pabrik c. Perubahan golongan Minuman Beralkohol d.Pindah lokasi e. Penggabungan perusahaa n menjadi satu lokasi /atau f. Penambahan kapasitas produksi (perluasan usaha).

ALL SCALES: High risk. Heavy regulatory burden — excise licenses, BPOM, environmental permits, and strict production controls.

PMA: TERTUTUP — CLOSED. 0% foreign ownership. This code is completely closed to foreign investment under the current Positive Investment List. No PT PMA can hold this code. Period. Only Indonesian-owned entities (PT PMDN or local businesses) can operate spirits distilleries.

2020 → 2025

Direct match from KBLI 2020 (MATCH_LANGSUNG). No changes to code or scope — and critically, no changes to the CLOSED PMA status. Spirits distilling remains off-limits for foreign investors.

Bali Intelligence

Arak Bali is culturally significant — it's used in ceremonies and is the island's traditional spirit. Despite the vibrant cocktail scene in Seminyak and Canggu, foreigners CANNOT invest in arak or spirits production. Some have tried to work around this through nominee structures — this is illegal and BKPM actively investigates. If you're passionate about spirits, the legal path is distribution and retail (different codes), not production. Several Balinese-owned arak producers have successfully branded premium arak for the tourist market.

🏭

Read Full Guide on Bali Zero↗

KBLI 2025 Manufacturing & Production: Industrial Business Codes

kita.balizero.com

Complementary Codes

46201 — If you want to wholesale/distribute spirits (separate code, check PMA status)
56301 — If you want to serve spirits in a bar (this IS open to PMA)
47221 — If you want to retail alcoholic beverages

Related Codes

11020Section C

Wine Production

Industri Minuman Beralkohol Hasil Fermentasi Anggur

→

🚫ClosedHigh Risk

11030Section C

Beer & Malt Beverage Production

Industri Minuman Beralkohol Hasil Fermentasi Malt

→

✅Open· 100% ForeignHigh Risk

11040Section C

Malt Production

Industri Malt

→

✅Open· 100% ForeignLow Risk

11051Section C

Bottled Water Manufacturing

Industri Air Kemasan

→