Construction SBU Cost for PT PMA: Official Fees and Budget Guide

There is no single universal Construction SBU Cost for PT PMA. The official certification amount depends on the construction business category, applicable qualification and number of sub-classifications being certified.

The official starting point for Construction SBU Cost for PT PMA is Minister of Public Works and Housing Decision No. 713/KPTS/M/2022, which sets the construction business certification fee schedule.

For a foreign-invested company, the first budgeting question should therefore be what type of construction SBU is being requested? A general construction company, an integrated construction business and a specialist construction company do not necessarily use the same fee row.

Construction SBU Cost for PT PMA: The Short Answer

The most relevant official figures are:

PT PMA Cost Scenario	Official Certification Amount
General construction work, large qualification	Rp9,450,000 per applicable sub-classification
General construction consultancy, large qualification	Rp3,675,000 per applicable sub-classification
Integrated construction work, BUJKPMA	Rp31,500,000 per applicable sub-classification
Several specialist construction classifications, BUJKN/BUJKPMA	Rp7,560,000 per applicable sub-classification
Specified Building Completion and Preparation specialist scopes, BUJKN/BUJKPMA	Rp2,257,500 per applicable sub-classification

For general construction work, the official Table 6 schedule lists Rp9,450,000 for the large qualification. For general construction consultancy, the same official table lists Rp3,675,000 for the large qualification.

These figures should not be read as proof that every PT PMA automatically falls into the same fee row. The company should first verify its construction business type, applicable qualification and requested sub-classifications.

Which Official SBU Fee Applies to a PT PMA?

A useful budgeting sequence is:

Identify the construction activity the company will actually perform
Determine whether the scope is general construction, consultancy, integrated construction or specialist construction
Confirm the applicable SBU qualification and sub-classifications
Find the corresponding official certification rate
Multiply the applicable per-subclassification amount by the relevant certification scope
Add only separately justified readiness or exceptional costs after distinguishing them from the official certification charge

This sequence matters because the official schedule does not treat every construction business identically.

Integrated Construction Has an Explicit BUJKPMA Fee

Integrated construction provides the clearest PT PMA-specific example in the official schedule.

The official Table 6 lists:

Rp21,000,000 for large-qualified BUJKN
Rp31,500,000 for large-qualified BUJKPMA
Rp42,000,000 for KPBUJKA

The clearest PT PMA-specific figure therefore appears under integrated construction work: Table 6 expressly lists Rp31,500,000 for large-qualified BUJKPMA.

This amount should not be generalized to every foreign-owned contractor. It belongs specifically to the integrated-construction category shown in the official schedule.

For example, a PT PMA performing a general construction-work scope should not assume the integrated-construction BUJKPMA rate merely because the company has foreign investment.

Specialist SBU Fees for BUJKPMA

Specialist construction uses a different cost structure.

For several specialist construction-work classifications, including Installation, Special Construction, Prefabricated Construction, Equipment Rental and specified Preparation scopes, Table 7 lists Rp7,560,000 for BUJKN/BUJKPMA.

Other specialist scopes use a lower official figure. Table 7 lists Rp2,257,500 for BUJKN/BUJKPMA for specified Building Completion and Preparation activities.

This distinction is especially important for PT PMA budgeting because the specialist table expressly groups BUJKN and BUJKPMA together for these categories.

A foreign investor should therefore identify the specific specialist classification before applying a general large-company rate.

Why Multiple Sub-Classifications Increase Certification Cost

The number of sub-classifications can materially change the regulated certification budget.

The Ministerial Decision states that the certification amount applies to a new application, renewal or qualification change and is calculated per sub-classification.

For example, if a PT PMA has two applicable general construction-work sub-classifications and both legitimately use the Rp9,450,000 large-qualification rate, the explanatory certification calculation would be:

2 × Rp9,450,000 = Rp18,900,000

If an integrated-construction BUJKPMA has one applicable sub-classification under the explicit integrated rate, the official certification amount shown by the schedule would be:

1 × Rp31,500,000 = Rp31,500,000

These examples are arithmetic illustrations, not quotations. The correct classification and rate must be confirmed before relying on them.

Official Certification Fee vs PT PMA Readiness Costs

The official LSBU certification charge is not necessarily the same as the total amount a PT PMA may spend to become certification-ready.

Certification cost is only one part of PT PMA readiness because the Construction SBU assessment also considers business-capability factors such as financial capability, construction personnel and equipment where applicable.

Depending on the company’s condition, preparation may involve issues such as:

Corporate and OSS data alignment
Selecting the correct construction classification and sub-classification
PJTBU or PJSKBU personnel readiness
SKK Construction alignment
Financial documentation
Construction-equipment evidence where applicable
Other certification documentation required for the selected SBU scope

Those items should not automatically be described as additional official government certification fees. They are readiness or professional-service issues whose actual cost depends on the company’s facts.

For personnel-specific planning, Lombok Legal ID’s verified Construction SBU service is the relevant company-level service pathway.

What Is Included and Excluded in the Official Fee?

The official certification charge already contains several components.

The regulated certification fee includes VAT, Business Entity Assessor honorarium, income tax on the assessor honorarium, scheduled surveillance and income tax on certification services.

However, the official certification amount does not include unscheduled surveillance, field-review costs where required or appeal costs.

Where field review is required, assessor accommodation and transportation may therefore arise separately under the mechanism established in the Decision.

This distinction helps a PT PMA review an SBU quotation more critically.

How to Review a Construction SBU Quotation for PT PMA

Before accepting a quotation, ask the provider to separate at least these categories:

Cost Component	Question to Ask
Official LSBU certification	Which official rate and sub-classification does this amount use?
Number of sub-classifications	How many separate certification charges are included?
Professional assistance	What advisory or document-preparation work is included?
Personnel readiness	Does the company already have suitable PJTBU, PJSKBU and competency support?
Equipment or capability preparation	Is additional evidence needed for the selected construction scope?
Exceptional certification expenses	Is any field review, appeal or unscheduled surveillance actually applicable?

This structure avoids comparing two quotations only by their headline total when they may contain very different services.

PT PMA Budget Checklist Before Filing

Before calculating the final budget, confirm:

Construction category — general, consultancy, integrated or specialist
Applicable qualification — do not assume the rate before confirming the certification route
Sub-classification count — the official amount is charged per sub-classification
Specialist schedule — verify whether Table 7 rather than the general table applies
Personnel readiness — identify gaps involving PJTBU, PJSKBU or SKK
Equipment and capability evidence — check what the intended scope requires
Quoted professional fees — separate these from the official certification amount
Current official invoice — verify the amount before payment because certification fees may be periodically evaluated

The current OSS system lists Construction SBU as an available PB-UMKU under the Public Works sector.

Related guides: Confirm the Construction SBU classification and qualification and the PJTBU and PJSKBU personnel requirements before finalising the budget.

Conclusion

Construction SBU cost for a PT PMA cannot be reduced to one universal foreign-company fee.

The official schedule distinguishes general construction, consultancy, integrated construction and specialist activities. The clearest PT PMA-specific figure is Rp31,500,000 for large-qualified BUJKPMA integrated construction, while specialist categories can use shared BUJKN/BUJKPMA rates such as Rp7,560,000 or Rp2,257,500 depending on the official classification.

The correct budgeting method is therefore activity → qualification → sub-classification → official fee → readiness costs. Keeping those layers separate helps foreign investors understand which amount is regulated certification cost and which amount relates to the company’s own preparation or professional assistance.

Confirm the PT PMA Construction Scope Before Finalising the SBU Budget

The official certification amount depends on whether the PT PMA is applying for general, integrated or specialist Construction SBU and on the number of applicable sub-classifications. The company should therefore confirm its scope before relying on a headline SBU price.

For a Construction SBU consultation in Lombok, discuss the proposed activity with Lombok Legal ID or review the verified Construction SBU service.

FAQ – Construction SBU Cost for PT PMA

How much is Construction SBU for a PT PMA?

There is no single universal amount. The official fee depends on the construction category, applicable qualification and number of sub-classifications. For example, the official schedule expressly lists Rp31,500,000 for large-qualified BUJKPMA integrated construction per applicable sub-classification.

Is Rp31.5 million the SBU fee for every PT PMA construction company?

No. The Rp31.5 million figure belongs specifically to large-qualified BUJKPMA integrated construction in Table 6 of Ministerial Decision No. 713/KPTS/M/2022. General and specialist construction categories use different schedules.

What is the official large general construction-work fee?

Table 6 lists Rp9,450,000 for the large qualification for general construction work. The company’s applicability to that row and its specific sub-classification scope should be verified before relying on the amount.

Do specialist PT PMA construction companies use the same rate as general construction?

Not necessarily. Table 7 contains specialist rates and expressly groups BUJKN and BUJKPMA together for several specialist categories, including Rp7,560,000 for specified specialist construction classifications.

Is the official Construction SBU fee charged per company?

The Ministerial Decision states that the certification amount for a new application, renewal or qualification change is calculated per sub-classification.

Does the official SBU fee include consultant fees?

No professional-service price is established by the cited SBU certification fee schedule. A consultant or service provider may separately charge for classification review, personnel preparation, documentation or other assistance, and those amounts should be distinguished from the official certification charge.

What extra costs can arise outside the official SBU fee?

The official Decision excludes unscheduled surveillance, field-review costs where required and appeal costs. Company-readiness work such as personnel, corporate, financial or equipment preparation may also create separate expenses depending on the company’s condition.

Should a PT PMA verify the fee again before paying?

Yes. Decision No. 713/KPTS/M/2022 permits periodic fee evaluation. No newer replacement was identified during this review, but the current official schedule and LSBU invoice should be checked before payment.