Can foreigners operate a arts & cultural event organisation business in Indonesia?

Yes. KBLI 90391 (Penyelenggaraan Kegiatan Kesenian dan Kebudayaan) is TERBUKA — open to 100% foreign ownership via PT PMA. No local Indonesian partner required.

What license is required for KBLI 90391?

KBLI 90391 requires a NIB (Nomor Induk Berusaha) via OSS (Online Single Submission). Contact a licensed consultant for specific requirements.

KBLI 90391 is the Indonesian business classification code for "Penyelenggaraan Kegiatan Kesenian dan Kebudayaan" (Arts & Cultural Event Organisation). It falls under Section R of KBLI 2025, the Indonesian Standard Industrial Classification updated by BPS (Regulation 7/2025), effective June 18, 2026.

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KBLI 90391★ Gold-Tier Intel

Arts & Cultural Event Organisation

Penyelenggaraan Kegiatan Kesenian dan Kebudayaan

🎭 Section R — Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

✅Open· 100% ForeignNew in 2025

Arts and cultural event organization — planning, producing, and managing arts events, cultural festivals, exhibitions, and creative industry gatherings. You're the organizer behind the event, not the venue (90310) or the performer (90200). This covers art fairs, music festivals, cultural exhibitions, craft markets, and creative industry conferences.

Licensing & Requirements

What You Need

Brand new code (BPS_ONLY) — no PP28/2025 licensing data exists yet. The specific risk category, requirements, and licensing pathway haven't been formally published. You'll need NIB at minimum, and should monitor OSS for when licensing details are added.

PMA

Fully open — 100% foreign ownership.

2020 → 2025

This is a completely new code in KBLI 2025 — it didn't exist as a separate code in 2020 (BPS_ONLY status). Arts event organization was previously covered under general event management codes. The 2025 system creates a dedicated classification for arts and cultural events, reflecting the growing importance of the creative economy.

Bali Intelligence

Bali's event calendar is packed with arts and cultural events: Ubud Writers & Readers Festival, BaliSpirit Festival, Bali Arts Festival (Pesta Kesenian Bali — the island's biggest cultural event, held annually since 1979), Bali Megarupa (contemporary art), and dozens of smaller gallery openings, art walks, and creative markets. The opportunity for foreign organizers: international-standard art fairs (Bali lacks an Art Basel-type event), creative industry conferences targeting the digital nomad community, and cultural exchange festivals. Key practical consideration: event permits in Bali require police clearance (Surat Izin Keramaian), venue permits from the local kelurahan, and sometimes special permits for events near temples or sacred sites. Start permit applications at least 2-3 months in advance.

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