Indonesia's company registration number is the NIB (Nomor Induk Berusaha), the business identification number issued through the OSS system. Every business actor holds one NIB, and it also serves as the importer identification number and customs access. A company also carries a Ministry of Law approval number, a 16-digit NPWP and a BPJS registration number.
What is the company registration number in Indonesia?
It is the NIB, a business identity issued by the OSS Institution as proof that a business actor is registered to carry out business activities.
The NIB is now governed by Government Regulation (PP) 28 of 2025 on Risk-Based Business Licensing, enacted on 5 June 2025, which revoked PP 5 of 2021. Under that regulation every business actor must hold an NIB, may hold only one, and the NIB remains valid for as long as the business operates in line with the law. It takes the form of a 13-digit number secured with an electronic signature.
By law the NIB also acts as:
- the importer identification number (API), either general (API-U) for traded goods or producer (API-P) for goods used in production;
- customs access, allowing a company to import and export;
- registration of the company with the national health and employment social security schemes;
- the first-period mandatory manpower report.
When an Indonesian counterparty or portal asks for your "company registration number", it almost always means the NIB.
Which other identification numbers does an Indonesian company have?
A PT (limited liability company) carries several identifiers issued by different agencies, and each one is used for a different purpose.
| Identifier | Issued by | What it proves | Where it is used |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIB (Nomor Induk Berusaha) | OSS Institution (Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming / BKPM) | Business registration; also API and customs access | Licences, imports, tenders, contracts |
| Approval decree number (SK Pengesahan Badan Hukum) | Ministry of Law, via AHU Online | The PT has legal-entity status | Banking, notarial work, due diligence |
| NPWP (16 digits) | Directorate General of Taxes | Tax registration of the company | Tax invoices, withholding slips, tax returns |
| NPP (Nomor Pendaftaran Perusahaan) | BPJS Ketenagakerjaan | Employer registration for employment social security | Contribution payments, employee enrolment |
| BPJS Kesehatan employer number | BPJS Kesehatan | Employer registration for national health insurance | Health contributions for staff |
The tax number changed recently. Under PMK 112/PMK.03/2022 as amended by PMK 136 of 2023, the Directorate General of Taxes moved to a 16-digit NPWP from 1 July 2024. For companies, the DGT explains that the system puts a zero in front of the existing 15-digit number; for individuals, the 16-digit NPWP is the national identity number (NIK). Contracts, invoices and vendor master data should now show the 16-digit format.
How is a PT PMA registered and when is the NIB issued?
A foreign-owned PT (PT PMA) is registered in sequence: deed and legal-entity approval first, then OSS registration, which issues the NIB, followed by risk-based licences.
- Check the business field. Confirm that your KBLI business codes are open to foreign investment and note any conditions. OSS has used KBLI 2025 for all new applications since 15 June 2026. Our guide to describing business activities in OSS covers the KBLI fields in detail.
- Name check and deed. A notary checks the company name on AHU Online and prepares the deed of establishment in Indonesian. Under Law 40 of 2007, a PT is established by two or more persons, so a PT PMA needs at least two shareholders.
- Legal-entity approval. The notary submits the deed through the Legal Entity Administration System, and the Ministry of Law issues the approval decree.
- OSS registration and NIB. The company registers on oss.go.id, enters its business data, investment plan and KBLI codes, and receives its NIB.
- Risk-based licences. Low-risk activities can start with the NIB alone. Medium-risk activities need a Standard Certificate, and high-risk activities need a licence (Izin) in addition to the NIB.
- Post-registration compliance. Activate the tax account, register employees with BPJS, open the bank account, deposit paid-up capital and file quarterly investment activity reports (LKPM).
Under Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/BKPM Regulation 5 of 2025, a PT PMA must have issued and paid-up capital of at least IDR 2.5 billion. Its total investment must exceed IDR 10 billion, excluding land and buildings, per five-digit KBLI per project location, with specific rules for trading, food and beverage, construction and some other sectors. The paid-up capital may not leave the company account for at least 12 months, except to buy assets, construct buildings or fund operations.
For the wider picture of how foreign companies structure their Indonesian presence, see foreign companies in Indonesia. If you only need a liaison presence without revenue, compare the representative office route.
How can you check or verify an Indonesian company?
Check the NIB on OSS and the legal-entity record on AHU Online, then match both against the documents your counterparty supplies.
- OSS NIB search. The OSS portal has a public NIB search page for confirming that a number exists and belongs to the named business.
- AHU company profile. The Ministry of Law's company profile search returns PT records that conform to Law 40 of 2007. A full or latest profile can be ordered for a non-tax state revenue fee; the profile shows the deed history, shareholders and management.
- Tax status. Ask for the 16-digit NPWP and a recent tax status confirmation. Withholding slips and VAT invoices must carry the correct number.
- Licences. Ask for the NIB printout with its KBLI list and any Standard Certificate or licence. An NIB alone does not mean a medium- or high-risk activity is fully licensed.
For vendor onboarding, keep the NIB, AHU decree, latest articles and NPWP on one file and re-check them after any change of name, shareholders or activities.
What changed from the old SIUP and TDP?
The NIB replaced a stack of older permits, so documents such as the SIUP trading licence and the TDP company registration certificate are no longer issued.
Their functions now sit in the NIB and the risk-based licences linked to it. Our explainer on SIUP and its replacement maps each legacy licence to its current equivalent.
JCSS Indonesia supports foreign investors through PT PMA set-up, OSS registration and post-licence compliance; see our PT PMA set-up service.
Frequently asked questions
What is the business registration number in Indonesia called?
It is called the NIB, short for Nomor Induk Berusaha, or business identification number. It is issued electronically through the OSS system once a business actor completes registration. Each business actor may hold only one NIB, and it remains valid while the business operates lawfully. The NIB also serves as the importer identification number and customs access, so it is the number most counterparties and government portals ask for.
Is the NIB the same as the NPWP?
No. The NIB is the business registration number issued through OSS, while the NPWP is the tax identification number issued by the Directorate General of Taxes. They serve different systems and are used on different documents. A company needs both. Since July 2024 the NPWP uses a 16-digit format; for companies, the system puts a zero in front of the previous 15-digit number.
How do I check if an Indonesian company is registered?
Use two official sources. First, search the NIB on the OSS portal's NIB search page to confirm the number belongs to the named business. Second, look up the company on AHU Online, the Ministry of Law's system, where a company profile can be ordered for a fee. Then compare the results with the deed, NIB printout and NPWP your counterparty provides.
How long is an NIB valid?
An NIB has no fixed expiry date. Under PP 28 of 2025 it stays valid for as long as the business actor carries out its business activities in accordance with the law. The company should still update its OSS data when its activities, address, capital or management change. Licences linked to the NIB may have their own conditions and validity periods.
Can a foreign company get an NIB without a PT PMA?
A foreign company that wants to trade or earn income in Indonesia normally needs a PT PMA, which then receives its own NIB. A foreign company's representative office (KPPA) is also registered through OSS, but its role is limited to liaison and preparatory work and it may not carry out profit-generating activities. For other routes, such as appointing a distributor, the Indonesian partner holds the NIB and licences, not the foreign principal.
General information only, not legal or tax advice for your specific facts. Regulations change; confirm the current position with JCSS Indonesia before acting.