How to Obtain a Company Registration Number in Indonesia

How to Obtain a Company Registration Number in Indonesia

  • InCorp Editorial Team
  • 27 May 2024
  • 5 minutes reading time

Indonesia company registration number is a unique number assigned to every business that is legally incorporated in the country.

You will also need to use your Indonesia company registration number to register for your corporate tax number, get in touch with the Companies House, file and submit your tax returns, as well as changing your company details.

Whether you are a local company PT or a foreign company PT PMA, not having a company registration number can lead to the dissolution of your business if the government finds out through inspections or reports from the community.

Furthermore, having a company registration number means that your business is recognised and protected under Indonesian law.

You can use this InCorp’s guide as your blueprint to obtain a company registration number in Indonesia.

Benefits of Having a Company Registration Number in Indonesia

Company Registration Number (CRN) holds several significant benefits for a company. Here’s a brief and easily understandable explanation:

Legal Legitimacy

Company registration number provides legal legitimacy to the company, indicating that the company is registered and recognized by relevant institutions such as BPJS Ketenagakerjaan.

Access to BPJS Employment Programs

With registration number, the company can access BPJS Ketenagakerjaan programs, offering protection for employees in terms of health insurance, accidents, and old-age benefits.

Contributions Certainty

Company registration number allows the company to regularly contribute to BPJS Ketenagakerjaan, creating certainty in fulfilling the company’s responsibilities towards employee welfare.

Employee Facilities

The company can easily manage various employee facilities, such as claim submissions and employee data updates, through the official BPJS portal.

Employee Trust

Employees feel more confident and secure working for a company with registration number, creating a stable and positive work environment.

Administrative Simplification

It helps simplify the administration process related to employment. The company can more efficiently manage documents and information related to employees.

Regulatory Compliance

Companies with registration number demonstrate compliance with employment regulations, avoiding legal issues and sanctions. By having CRN, a company not only fulfills its legal obligations but also positively impacts employee welfare and overall company operations.

Steps of Getting an Indonesia Company Registration Number

After understanding the meaning and benefits of registration number for the company, the next step is to know how to obtain it.

To acquire company registration number, you can register online. Here are the steps to easily obtain it:

Access the Business Registration Portal

The first step is to access the E-JAKON BPJS Ketenagakerjaan portal at https://ejakon.bpjsketenagakerjaan.go.id/registrasi.

This site is the official portal for registering employees with BPJS Ketenagakerjaan and can be accessed by anyone.

Click on the Register New Business Menu

The second step is to choose the “Register Badan Usaha Baru” or “New Company Registration” menu. You can easily find it as the option is a bold, blue button.

Understand the Terms and Conditions

After that, the page will display the terms and conditions of registration. Read carefully to avoid misunderstandings in the future.

If you have read and understood all the terms and conditions, check the box below labeled “I Agree” to proceed to the next step. Make sure you understand them well.

Complete the Registration Form

The next step in the registration process is to fill out the form containing data about your company’s legal entity.

Some information you need to provide includes the company’s address, the identity of the responsible party, the number of employees, NPWP (tax identification number), and business license number.

Prepare the company’s document data to expedite the data entry process. Pay attention to the completeness of the data, ensuring accuracy. Then, provide an email to receive the registration number activation link.

Enter the Captcha Code

After double-checking and ensuring that all information is filled in correctly, proceed to the next step by entering the captcha code that appears on the screen.

Enter the code displayed. Once done, click “Submit” to move on to the next step.

Wait for Notification via Email

Once you have submitted, you have successfully sent the registration. Now, wait for the activation email. It usually doesn’t take long to receive this activation email.

Upon receiving the notification from the BPJS system, which includes the activation link, you have successfully obtained CRN and will receive several attached documents related to the registration.

After Getting a Company Registration Number

After you have acquired your company registration number and established your business, you can now legally operate your business and carry out the following business activities:

  • Purchase or rent property and assets under your company. Do refer to the Positive Investment List for restrictions
  • Open a corporate bank account in Indonesia
  • Prepare for your business operations including recruitment and hiring, office setup and renovations, and others depending on your business activities
  • Apply for stay and work permits for foreign staff

Let InCorp Make It Easier for You

InCorp makes it easy for foreign individuals and companies to establish their businesses and acquire their company registration numbers in Indonesia with a business license.

With our complete company registration services, you can have your company incorporated quicker through our one-stop solution.

Once your company is formed, we can also help you with customizable legal and business solutions that are built around your unique business goals and requirements.

For more information or an appointment, speak to our experts. Fill in the form below.

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Ales Cina

Consulting Manager at InCorp Indonesia

Aleš manages solution delivery at InCorp Indonesia, optimizing incorporation processes and client relationships. His experience in internal auditing, retail, and sales offers valuable global insights. Aleš, with a degree in Economics and Finance from the Czech Republic, helps clients navigate cross-border business challenges, focusing on cultural and legal insights.

Frequently Asked Questions

    Register the product with BPOM (National Agency of Food and Drugs) and MoH (Ministry of Health). The type of testing and document requirements depend on the type of product you want to register. Also, the time frame for registration could vary between 3 to 15 months.

    In a PMA Company in Indonesia, shareholders typically have limited liability, meaning they’re not personally liable for agreements or losses beyond their shareholding, except in certain circumstances. Liability may extend if the company isn’t properly established or if shareholders exploit the company in bad faith, engage in unlawful acts, or deplete company assets to the detriment of creditors.

    For tax purposes in Indonesia, companies must maintain their books in Rupiah, using the Indonesian language, and store them within the country. Exceptions for using USD and English in bookkeeping require prior notification to the authorities and any use of languages other than Indonesian needs approval from the Ministry of Finance.

    The procedures for (voluntarily) liquidation typically involve the following steps:

    • Conduct a general shareholder meeting to approve the liquidation and the liquidator’s nomination
    • Notify the Ministry of Law and Human Rights as well as the creditors of the liquidation and the distribution plan for the assets by newspaper notice
    • All business licenses and tax numbers should be canceled or revoked; the tax office will conduct a tax audit to revoke the tax number
    • Make sure creditors are paid and that any liquidation funds are distributed to shareholders (if any)
    • Conduct a general meeting of shareholders to approve the liquidator’s discharge and acquittal
    • Notify the Ministry of Law and Human Rights of the liquidation’s outcome. After receiving the notification, the Ministry of Law and Human Rights will deregister the company’s status as a legal entity and remove its name from the Company Registry
    • Release the liquidation’s outcome in a newspaper

    Completing the liquidation process can take around two years.

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