NIB Indonesia 2026 | Business ID Number Explained

Q: What does NIB replace?

NIB replaces: TDP (Company Registration), API (Importer Identification Number), and customs access rights (Hak Akses Kepabeanan). One NIB covers all three functions, simplifying business registration significantly.

Q: How do I get an NIB?

Register on oss.go.id, input company data (deed, shareholders, KBLI codes, address), and NIB is issued automatically. For PT PMA, you need AHU approval first. The NIB itself is free and issued instantly after data verification.

Q: Is NIB the same as a business license?

NIB is your business identity, not a complete license. Depending on your KBLI risk level, you may also need Sertifikat Standar (medium risk) or Izin permit (high risk). Low-risk businesses can operate with NIB alone.

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What NIB Replaces

NIB consolidated several previously separate licenses:

Old License	Function	Now Part of NIB
TDP	Company registration	✓ Replaced
API-U	General importer ID	✓ Replaced
Angka Pengenal Impor	Import number	✓ Replaced
Access to customs	Import clearance	✓ Included

One Number, Many Functions

NIB simplifies business registration. Instead of obtaining multiple separate licenses, you get one NIB that serves multiple purposes. This was a major improvement from the pre-2018 system.

How to Get NIB

Getting Your NIB

Step-by-step process through OSS

1-3 days

Rp 0

4 steps

NIB Document Contents

Your NIB certificate includes:

NIB Information

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NIB and Risk Classification

Under OSS RBA (Risk-Based Approach), your NIB determines what additional permits you need:

Risk Level	NIB + What Else?
Low Risk	NIB only
Medium-Low	NIB + Sertifikat Standar
Medium-High	NIB + Sertifikat Standar + Verification
High Risk	NIB + Full Izin (License)

Risk Determined by KBLI

Your business activity codes (KBLI) determine the risk level. Tech consulting is usually low-medium risk. Food production is higher risk. The OSS system automatically classifies based on your KBLI selection.

NIB Explained: Your Indonesian Business Identity Number 2026

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NIB Explained: Your Indonesian Business ID Number 2026

What Is NIB?

NIB Definition

What NIB Replaces

How to Get NIB

Getting Your NIB

Prerequisites

Create OSS Account

Complete Company Data

Submit & Generate

NIB Document Contents

NIB Information

NIB and Risk Classification

Common Questions

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NIB Explained: Your Indonesian Business Identity Number 2026

Questions about how this applies to your case?

NIB Explained: Your Indonesian Business ID Number 2026

What Is NIB?

NIB Definition

What NIB Replaces

How to Get NIB

Getting Your NIB

Prerequisites

Create OSS Account

Complete Company Data

Submit & Generate

NIB Document Contents

NIB Information

NIB and Risk Classification

Common Questions

Ask Zantara

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