NIB Registration via OSS: Complete Walkthrough

NIB Registration: Step-by-Step

The Business Identification Number (NIB / Nomor Induk Berusaha) is the single most important document for doing business in Indonesia. It replaces the old SIUP, TDP, and API licenses.

Cost: Free. Time: 1 business day if all prerequisites are ready.

Before You Start

Make sure you have:

• [x] Company legal entity established — your PT PMA / PT PMDN / CV must be registered with Kemenkumham first. NIB is issued TO a company; the company must already exist.
• [x] NPWP (tax ID) — both the personal NPWP of directors AND the company NPWP.
• [x] Scanned PDFs of all company documents (Akta Pendirian, SK Kemenkumham).
• [x] KBLI codes chosen — know exactly which business activities you'll register.
• [x] Indonesian phone number for SMS OTP verification.

Step 1 — Create an OSS Account

1. Go to https://oss.go.id
2. Click Daftar (Register) in the top-right corner.
3. Choose account type: Pelaku Usaha (Business Actor) → Badan Usaha (Business Entity).
4. Fill in the form:

- Jenis Pelaku Usaha: Choose "Badan Usaha" (legal entity, not individual)

- Nama Penanggung Jawab: Director's full name as on KTP/passport

- NIK/Paspor: Indonesian ID number OR foreign passport number

- Jabatan: Director

- Email: Your business email (this receives your NIB certificate)

- Handphone: Indonesian phone number

1. Click Daftar. You'll receive an OTP via SMS.

Step 2 — Log In and Fill Company Data

1. After OTP verification, you'll be redirected to your dashboard.
2. Click Permohonan Baru (New Application) → Perorangan/Badan Usaha.
3. Select: Badan Usaha → Perseroan Terbatas (PT).
4. Enter company details:

- Nama Perusahaan: Exact name on your Akta (including "PT" prefix)

- NPWP Perusahaan: 15-digit company tax ID

- Nomor Akta Pendirian: Deed number from your notary

- Tanggal Akta: Deed date

- Nomor SK Kemenkumham: Decree number from Ministry of Law

1. Upload PDF scans of:

- Akta Pendirian (establishment deed)

- SK Kemenkumham (Ministry approval letter)

- NPWP certificate

Step 3 — Select KBLI Codes

1. In the left menu, click Data Perusahaan → Bidang Usaha.
2. Click Tambah Bidang Usaha (Add Business Activity).
3. Search for your KBLI code (e.g., 56101 for restaurant).
4. For each code, enter:

- Modal Kerja: Working capital for this activity (in IDR)

- Alamat Usaha: Physical address where this activity happens

- Luas Lahan Usaha: Land area used (in square meters)

- Jumlah Tenaga Kerja Indonesia: Number of Indonesian employees

- Jumlah Tenaga Kerja Asing: Number of foreign employees

1. Click Simpan (Save) after each KBLI code.

Tip: For PT PMA, total investment must be at least Rp 10 billion (excluding land and buildings). This includes working capital + fixed assets.

Step 4 — Answer Risk Assessment Questions

The system will present a questionnaire based on your KBLI codes:

• Does your business process environmentally sensitive materials?
• Do you handle food for public consumption?
• Do you store hazardous chemicals?
• etc.

Answer honestly. Your answers determine the risk classification (Low, Medium-Low, Medium-High, High) which in turn determines what other permits you need beyond NIB.

Step 5 — Submit and Download NIB

1. Review all data on the summary page.
2. Click Kirim (Submit).
3. For low-risk activities: NIB is generated instantly as a PDF — download it from your dashboard.
4. For medium-risk activities: NIB is issued after you submit additional commitments (like environmental compliance letter).
5. For high-risk activities: NIB is issued after verification by the relevant ministry (1-14 days).

After You Get Your NIB

Your NIB includes:

• NIB number (13 digits)
• Your KBLI codes
• Validity: indefinite (does not expire)
• Company profile

You can now:

• Open a business bank account
• Register for BPJS (social security)
• Apply for sector-specific permits
• Hire employees legally

Common Issues

See the Troubleshooter for specific rejection causes and fixes.

Important Notes

• NIB is free. If anyone asks you to pay for NIB issuance itself, that's a scam.
• You can update your NIB anytime as your business changes (new addresses, additional KBLI codes).
• Failure to update NIB within 30 days of material changes can invalidate it.

_Source: oss.go.id official documentation, PP 28/2025 on risk-based licensing._