KBLI 20298

E-Liquid Manufacturing

Industri Cairan Rokok Elektrik

🏭 Section C — Manufacturing

In Bali: open to a PT PMA

✅Open· 100% ForeignHigh RiskRenumberedRegistrable in Bali· medium conf.

This covers the manufacturing of e‑liquid for electronic cigarettes, both with and without nicotine. It includes formulating, mixing, and packaging liquids for closed systems (disposable pods, cartridges) and open refillable systems using raw materials like nicotine, flavourings, propylene glycol, and vegetable glycerin.

What Changed

KBLI 2020→2025 mapping: codice rinumerato.

What You Need

Nationally the sector is fully open to 100% foreign ownership. In Bali it is registrable but classified as a medium‑high to high‑risk activity; it is not blocked by the current moratorium, so PMA is possible, though site‑specific verification and additional regulatory permits per address will be required.

Who This Is For

Foreign vape entrepreneurs aiming to produce their own e‑liquid formulas for closed pods, cartridges, or bottled open‑system juices.

Licensing Overview

Risk LevelTinggi

License TypeNIB + Izin

Foreign Ownership100% Open

Processing7 working days

2020 → 2025

Previous codes (KBLI 2020): 12012— Auto-matched to 12012 (Industri Rokok Putih...) score=68%

Common Questions

Can foreigners operate a e-liquid manufacturing business in Indonesia?

Yes. KBLI 20298 (Industri Cairan Rokok Elektrik) is TERBUKA — open to 100% foreign ownership via PT PMA. No local Indonesian partner required.

What license is required for KBLI 20298?

KBLI 20298 has a Tinggi risk classification. Required license: NIB + Izin. Processing time: 7.

What is KBLI 20298?

KBLI 20298 is the Indonesian business classification code for "Industri Cairan Rokok Elektrik" (E-Liquid Manufacturing). It falls under Section C of KBLI 2025, the Indonesian Standard Industrial Classification updated by BPS (Regulation 7/2025). The June 2026 KBLI 2025 transition window has closed; operators should verify the code's current OSS/NIB treatment before relying on it for licensing, reporting, or amendments.

How did KBLI 20298 change from KBLI 2020 to 2025?

KBLI 20298 was mapped from previous code 12012 (KBLI 2020). Auto-matched to 12012 (Industri Rokok Putih...) score=68% The code was renumbered but the business activity scope is essentially unchanged. The June 2026 KBLI 2025 transition window has closed. If an NIB still relies on legacy KBLI 2020 mappings, treat the migration as overdue and verify/remediate the OSS record before new license applications, amendments, LKPM, import approvals, or investor/worker sponsorship.