Company Registration Number in Indonesia: 2026 Guide for Foreign Investors

The company registration number in Indonesia is the Business Identification Number (NIB), issued through Indonesia’s Online Single Submission (OSS) system. It serves as every company’s primary legal identity for operating, licensing, and regulatory purposes in Indonesia.

Every company (local PT, a foreign-owned PT PMA, or a Representative Office) must obtain an NIB before it can legally operate, hire employees, open a corporate bank account, or apply for any sectoral license.

This guide explains what the NIB is, how it relates to other registration documents (NPWP, AHU approval, and articles of association), how the registration process works in 2026, and what foreign investors specifically need to know before starting.

Key Takeaways

• The NIB (Nomor Induk Berusaha) is Indonesia’s 13-digit company registration number issued through OSS. It replaces the old TDP and SIUP.
• To obtain an NIB, companies must first complete the notary deed, AHU approval, NPWP registration, and OSS application.
• The NIB is regulated under Government Regulation No. 28 of 2025, which replaced GR 5/2021 in June 2025.
• For PT PMA registration, foreign investors must meet the minimum paid-up capital requirement of IDR 2.5 billion, choose the correct KBLI, and comply with the Positive Investment List.
• The NIB alone is not enough for medium-high or high-risk sectors. Companies must also obtain sectoral licenses, complete LKPM reporting, and maintain ongoing compliance.

What is the Company Registration Number in Indonesia?

Under Government Regulation Number 28 of 2025, the NIB (Nomor Induk Berusaha) is a 13-digit business identification number issued through the OSS system. It serves as a company’s official business identity, replacing previous documents such as the Company Registration Certificate (TDP) and Business Trading License (SIUP). For importers, the NIB also functions as the Importer Identification Number (API).

Key Registration Documents for a Company in Indonesia

Obtaining the NIB requires completing several prior registration steps. These are:

Document	Indonesian Name	Issued By	What It Does
Deed of Establishment	Akta Pendirian	Licensed Notary	Creates the legal entity; defines shareholders, directors, and business scope
Ministry of Law Approval	SK Kemenkumham	Ministry of Law and Human Rights (AHU)	Confirms the company complies with Indonesian corporate law
Tax Identification Number	NPWP	Directorate General of Taxes (DGT) / Coretax	Registers the company for tax purposes; required before NIB application
Business Identification Number	NIB	OSS System (BKPM/MIDI)	Official company registration number; enables operations and licensing

All four must be obtained in sequence. The NIB cannot be issued without the NPWP, and the NPWP cannot be issued without Ministry of Law approval.

Why the Company Registration Number Matters for Foreign Investors

For a foreign investor setting up a PT PMA (Penanaman Modal Asing — foreign-owned limited liability company), the NIB is not the end of the registration process, but nothing can proceed without it. Here is what the NIB enables:

• Legal Operation: A company without an NIB is not legally authorized to conduct business activities in Indonesia
• Corporate Bank Account: Indonesian banks require a valid NIB before opening a business account
• Sectoral Licenses and Permits: All downstream permits (import licenses, product registrations, environmental approvals, sectoral approvals) require the NIB as a prerequisite
• KITAS and Work Permit Sponsorship: The company can only sponsor foreign employee stay and work permits after the NIB is issued
• Import and Export Access: For PT PMA companies engaged in trade, the NIB functions as the Importer Identification Number (API)
• LKPM Investment Reporting: Quarterly investment realization reports to BKPM are filed under the NIB

The NIB is a core requirement under Indonesia’s risk-based licensing system. Without an NIB, a company cannot legally operate, sign many commercial contracts, access customs and import facilities, or apply for a range of sectoral permits.

What is the NPWP and How Does It Relate to the NIB?

The Nomor Pokok Wajib Pajak (NPWP ) is Indonesia’s Tax Identification Number. Every company must obtain an NPWP before applying for the NIB through the OSS system.

Effective July 1, 2024, the Indonesian government implemented a new 16-digit NPWP format for all taxpayers. For corporate taxpayers, the existing 15-digit NPWP was updated to a 16-digit format by adding a leading zero. For PT PMA entities, NPWP issuance is now increasingly integrated into the OSS system for new entities.

NPWP Type	Who It Applies To	Format	Filing Deadline
Corporate NPWP	PT, PT PMA, Representative Office	16-digit	Annual tax return by 30 April
Individual NPWP	Directors, foreign shareholders	16-digit (NIK-linked for Indonesians)	Annual tax return by 31 March

A company cannot open a corporate bank account, apply for import licenses, or file tax returns without a valid NPWP.

How NIB Determines Licensing Requirements Under OSS-RBA

The NIB is embedded in the Online Single Submission — Risk-Based Approach (OSS-RBA) system. The risk level assigned to the company’s declared KBLI codes determines what additional licenses are required before the company can operate.

A NIB issued through the OSS-RBA platform contains several layers of information: the company’s legal identity (name, entity type, registered address, and NPWP); the KBLI codes declared at registration; the risk classification assigned to each KBLI code; and the licensing obligations that flow from that risk classification.

Risk Level	Licensing Required	Examples
Low risk	NIB only — no additional permits needed	General trading, some professional services
Medium-low risk	NIB + Standard Certificate	Light manufacturing, some consulting activities
Medium-high risk	NIB + Verified Standard Certificate	Food processing, certain logistics activities
High risk	NIB + Business License + Sectoral Approval	Healthcare, financial services, energy, pharmaceuticals

For low-risk business activities, the NIB functions as the complete operating license. For medium and high-risk activities, the NIB opens the door to sector-specific licensing processes, but it does not replace them.

How to Register a Company and Obtain the NIB in Indonesia

The following process applies to a PT PMA. Local PT registration follows a similar sequence but with fewer investment-related requirements.

Step 1: Engage a Licensed Notary

A licensed Indonesian notary prepares the deed of establishment (akta pendirian). This document defines the company’s name, shareholders, directors, authorized capital, paid-up capital, registered address, and business scope (linked to KBLI codes).

Key PT PMA requirements at this stage:

• Minimum total investment of IDR 10 billion per business activity
• Minimum paid-up capital of IDR 2.5 billion
• At least one foreign shareholder and at least one Indonesian director or commissioner

Step 2: Obtain Ministry of Law Approval (AHU)

The notary submits the deed to the Ministry of Law and Human Rights (AHU) for ratification. This approval confirms that the company’s establishment complies with Indonesian corporate law and that its articles of association meet statutory requirements.

Step 3: Register for NPWP

After AHU approval, the company registers for its corporate NPWP with the Directorate General of Taxes through the CoreTax system. For PT PMA entities, this is increasingly integrated into the OSS process.

Documents typically required:

• Deed of establishment
• AHU approval (SK Kemenkumham)
• Identity documents of directors and shareholders
• Company domicile certificate

Step 4: Apply for NIB Through OSS

The company creates an OSS account, submits the company profile, selects KBLI codes, and completes the risk assessment. OSS then issues the NIB, which serves as the business identity number. For PT PMA entities, BKPM also validates the investment plan.

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Other required information includes the business name, appropriate KBLI codes for the business activities, the complete business address, contact information, and the business capital. Depending on the type and scale of the business, additional documents, such as environmental permits, may be required.

Step 5: Fulfill Risk-Level Licensing Requirements

After the NIB is issued, the company must complete any additional licensing required by its OSS-RBA risk classification before it can legally commence operations. For high-risk activities, this may include sectoral approvals from line ministries, which can take additional weeks to months.

Step 6: Open a Corporate Bank Account

The company presents its NIB, NPWP, and deed of establishment to a bank to open a corporate account and deposit paid-up capital.

PT PMA Registration Process and Timeline

Stage	Indicative Time
Notary deed preparation	3–5 working days
AHU Ministry of Law approval	1–3 working days
NPWP registration	1–3 working days
NIB application via OSS	1–5 working days
Sectoral licensing (if required)	2–8+ weeks depending on sector
Corporate bank account opening	1–3 weeks

The complete NIB application process typically takes four to ten weeks. Delays can occur if documents require amendments, clarifications are needed, or there is a backlog in processing.

Ongoing Obligations After Obtaining An NIB

Obtaining the NIB is not the final step for most companies. It is the starting point for operational compliance.

After the NIB is issued, companies should:

• Complete sectoral licensing requirements based on OSS-RBA risk classification
• Register for VAT (PKP status) if projected annual revenue exceeds IDR 4.8 billion
• Enroll employees in BPJS Ketenagakerjaan (Employment Social Security) and BPJS Kesehatan (Health Insurance)
• Apply for KITAS and IMTA (work permits) for any foreign employees
• Register for any required product licenses (BPOM, Ministry of Health, Kemendag) if the business involves product sales or imports
• File the first LKPM report at the end of the quarter after incorporation

Some founders treat the NIB as the final milestone and discover later that they have outstanding commitments that must be fulfilled before they can operate legally. GR 28/2025 emphasizes that, especially for medium and high-risk activities, the NIB is only one component of a broader licensing package.

Register Your Company in Indonesia with InCorp

Registering a company in Indonesia requires navigating notarial, regulatory, and administrative processes across multiple government agencies. Errors at any stage create downstream problems that are time-consuming and expensive to resolve.

InCorp Indonesia (an Ascentium Company) supports companies through the full registration process, including:

• KBLI Review and Advisory: Ensuring the correct business classification before incorporation
• PT PMA Setup: Notary coordination, articles of association drafting, AHU submission, and investment plan preparation
• NPWP and Tax Registration: Coordinating NPWP registration through the CoreTax system
• NIB Application: Completing OSS-RBA registration and BKPM investment plan validation
• Business License Applications: Managing sectoral licensing requirements after NIB issuance
• Corporate Secretarial Services: Maintaining registration records, handling LKPM reports, and managing document updates
• Post-Registration Compliance: BPJS enrollment, VAT registration, KITAS coordination, and ongoing regulatory support

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