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Bali Zero handles visas, company setup, tax and property compliance in Indonesia. Ask us directly on WhatsApp.
Chat with Bali Zero on WhatsAppIndonesia has streamlined business licensing through the OSS (Online Single Submission) system, but understanding what you need can still be complex. If you are planning to set up in Bali specifically, our guide on the Bali business climate in 2026 covers the unique regulatory layers that apply on top of the national framework.
Since the Job Creation Law (Omnibus Law), Indonesia uses the OSS RBA (Risk-Based Approach) system:
Licenses most businesses need
| Feature | NIB Business Identification Number | SIUP Trading Business License | TDP Company Registration | NPWP Tax Identification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | All businesses | Trading companies | All PT/CV | All businesses |
| Issued By | OSS system | OSS (via NIB) | OSS (via NIB) | Tax Office |
| Cost | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Validity | Permanent | Per NIB | Per NIB | Permanent |
| Risk Level | Requirements | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Low | NIB only | Small retail, basic services |
| Medium-Low | NIB + Standard Certificate | Some trading, consultancy |
| Medium-High | NIB + Standard Certificate | Food service, manufacturing |
| High | NIB + Permit + Inspection | Large industry, hazardous |
Factors include:
| License | Purpose |
|---|---|
| NIB | Base registration |
| API-U | General importer |
| API-P | Producer importer |
| IT (Import Approval) | Specific product approval |
| LS (Verification) | Certain commodities |
| License | Purpose |
|---|---|
| NIB | Base registration |
| TDUP | Tourism business license |
| Health certificate | Food safety |
| BPOM (if processing) | Packaged food |
| Halal (recommended) | Muslim customers |
| License | Purpose |
|---|---|
| NIB | Base registration |
| IUI | Industrial license |
| Environmental permit | AMDAL/UKL-UPL |
| Location permit | Land use approval |
| Building permit | IMB/PBG |
| Operational permit | Final approval |
Most businesses need environmental approval:
Low Impact (SPPL)
Medium Impact (UKL-UPL)
High Impact (AMDAL)
| Permit | Purpose | When Needed |
|---|---|---|
| Location Permit | Land use approval | Acquiring land |
| IMB/PBG | Building permit | Construction |
| SLF | Building occupancy | Operating building |
| HO (if applicable) | Nuisance permit | Some localities |
| License | Government Fee | Agent Fee |
|---|---|---|
| NIB | Free | IDR 2-5M |
| NPWP | Free | IDR 1-2M |
| Environmental (SPPL) | Free-minimal | IDR 3-5M |
| Environmental (UKL-UPL) | IDR 5-20M | IDR 20-50M |
| Sectoral (varies) | Varies | IDR 5-20M |
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