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How to obtain Indonesian business permits and licenses

To engage in general trading, goods, or other services as a business in Indonesia, you’ll need to do two things. First, set up a business and acquire an Indonesian business license. Aside from a general business license, some companies may need more specific permits and licenses to operate legally, such as a commercial alcohol license.

For example, a company in the manufacturing industry outside of oil, gas, and geothermal energy should have an industrial business license, and a construction company should have a construction business license.

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Commercial and Operational Licenses

The Ministry of Investment (BKPM) is the regulatory body responsible for processing licenses for several sectors in Indonesia. These licenses cannot be obtained via OSS, so you must apply directly to the Ministry of Investment to acquire them.

Sectors Licensed by Ministry of Investment/BKPM:

  • Electricity
  • Mineral and Coal
  • Oil and Gas
  • Public Housing and Work
  • Customs and Taxation
  • Capital Investment

To register your business, you must use the Online Single Submission System (OSS). The OSS is a one-stop shop for business licenses. Here you can apply for a business identification number (Nomor Induk Berusaha, or NIB), business license, and other commercial and operational permits.

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Applying for Business Permits and Licenses on OSS

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Your business matters will be handled accordingly and professionally.

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By consulting with us, we will help you better allocate the time and costs that suit your business needs.

Pandu Biasramadhan

Senior Consulting Manager at InCorp Indonesia

An expert for more than 10 years, Pandu Biasramadhan, has an extensive background in providing top-quality and comprehensive business solutions for enterprises in Indonesia and managing regional partnership channels across Southeast Asia.

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We do not act as an authorized government or non-government provider for official documents and services, which is issued by the Government of the Republic of Indonesia or its appointed officials.

We do not promote any official government document or services of the Government of the Republic of Indonesia, including but not limited to, business identifiers, health and welfare assistance programs and benefits, unclaimed tax rebate, electronic travel visa and authorization, passports in this website.

Frequent Asked Questions

Ya. Tanpa dokumen tersebut bisnis anda tidak diperkenankan untuk menerbitkan izin kerja bagi pekerja asing. Izin usaha permanen ini juga merupakan persyaratan utama untuk mendapatkan berbagai jenis izin usaha dan izin impor lainnya.

Secara umum ada dua jenis, yakni izin usaha utama, dan izin utama non-utama. Izin usaha utama biasanya berlaku untuk berbagai macam industri, seperti izin usaha umum dan izin usaha industrial. Sementara izin usaha non utama bersifat tambahan dan sangat tergantung dengan aktivitas bisnis yang dijalankan. Izin usaha untuk operasional dan komersial adalah salah satu jenis dari izin usaha non-utama.

There are two main types, namely, primary business licenses and non-primary business licenses. The primary ones commonly apply to various industries, such as general and industrial business licenses. Additional non-primary ones are included, depending on the operations of your business. Examples of non-primary business licenses are operational and commercial licenses.

Yes, you must apply for it to be able to issue work permits for your foreign employees. This permanent business license is also a prerequisite for the applications for other business licenses and import licenses.

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