Indonesia has introduced a significant update to its business activity classification system through KBLI 2025. This update represents an important step in aligning regulations with the development of modern business models that are increasingly shaped by technology and digitalization.

Through Regulation of the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) No. 7 of 2025, the government has officially implemented the Klasifikasi Baku Lapangan Usaha Indonesia (KBLI) 2025) as the latest standard for classifying various business activities in Indonesia. The regulation was issued on 17 December 2025 and came into force on 18 December 2025.

This update is not merely administrative in nature. It also reflects significant changes in the economic structure, which is now increasingly influenced by digital technology and innovation.

KBLI is the official classification system used by the government to categorize economic activities based on the characteristics of business operations. The system serves as an important reference for various purposes, including business licensing, national statistical data collection, and economic policymaking.

As economic activities become more complex and increasingly technology-driven, updating the KBLI system has become unavoidable. KBLI 2025 was therefore developed as a response to the emergence of new business models that were previously not specifically accommodated in the earlier classification system.

One of the most notable aspects of KBLI 2025 is the inclusion of various new business sectors that have rapidly developed in the digital era. Some of these include:

 

• Digital content and creative economy activities, such as podcasts, streaming services, and digital content production
• Digital intermediation services and marketplace platforms
• Artificial Intelligence (AI)–based activities and other advanced technologies
• Trading of crypto assets and digital commodities
• New business models such as factoryless goods producers (FGP)
• Activities related to the green economy, such as carbon trading

These updates demonstrate the government’s effort to ensure that regulations are able to keep pace with the evolving economic landscape, which is increasingly driven by technology and innovation.

Regulatory change is an inevitable part of a legal system that continuously evolves alongside societal and economic developments. KBLI 2025 serves as a clear example of how the law adapts to new realities, particularly in response to the accelerating digital transformation.

For business actors, understanding and adapting to these changes is not merely a matter of regulatory compliance. It is also part of a broader strategy to maintain business sustainability and credibility in an increasingly competitive and technology-driven environment.