OSS 2021 How to get risk based business license

How To Obtain Risk-Based Business License via OSS

  • InCorp Editorial Team
  • 30 July 2024
  • 5 reading time

The Indonesian government passed the Job Creation or ‘Omnibus’ Law in 2020 to provide more jobs as well as a measure to recuperate from Covid-inflicted consequences.

To further facilitate the investment climate in Indonesia, the government issued Regulation No. 5 of 2021 on Risk-Based Business Licensing to simplify licensing procedures according to the risk classification. Moreover, in GR 5/2021, ex-ante licensing (satisfying all requirements in advance) is effectively superseded by ex-post licensing (verifying all the requirements afterward).

This article will elicit the specifics and key updates regarding the acquisition of Risk-Based Business License in Indonesia through Online Single Submission (OSS) system in 2021.

OSS 2021: Understanding Key Changes

Business licensing has been amended as part of the Omnibus Law framework. The Online Single Submission (OSS) system, which basically merges all business licensing procedures electronically under Government Regulation Number 24 of 2018 (“GR 24/2018”), was just implemented a few years ago by the Indonesian government.

However, under Government Regulation Number 5 of 2021 on the Implementation of Risk-Based Company Licensing (“GR 5/2021”), the government adopted a new method of granting business licenses with the goal of simplifying licensing procedures for a variety of industries. As a result, GR 5/2021 will take effect in lieu of the present GR 24/2018.

In addition to GR 5/2021, the Indonesian government has revised OSS v1.1 to OSS Risk-based Approach (OSS RBA) as of July 2, 2021. The following table summarizes the major differences between OSS v1.1 and OSS RBA:

Items OSS v1.1 OSS RBA
Licensing System There is no formal licensing system in place. All business operations are given the same level of consideration. OSS system will examine and classify business activities into the following categories:

  • Low Risk
  • Medium-Low Risk
  • Medium-High Risk
  • High Risk
Licensing Product
  • Business Identification Number (NIB)
  • Business Permit
  • Commercial and Operational Licenses
  • For Low-Risk businesses: NIB
  • For Medium-Low Risk and Medium-High Risk businesses: NIB and Business/Product Standard Certificate
  • For High-Risk businesses: NIB, Business Permit, and Business/Product Standard Certificate
MSMEs
  • To engage in business, MSMEs may need to get a business permit (Izin Usaha Mikro Kecil, IUMK) and a National Identification Number (NIB). 
  • NIB is not a National Standard Certificate (Standar Nasional Indonesia, SNI) or a Halal Certificate for a product (Jaminan Produk Halal, JPH).
  • Only individual applicants can apply for licenses for MSMEs via OSS
  • NIB acts as a single license for Low-Risk MSMEs to engage in the business
  • NIB also serves as SNI and Halal Certificate
  • Companies or legal entities are allowed to apply for licenses for MSME via OSS.
Incentives and Facilities Businesses may apply for Tax holidays, Tax Allowance, and Investment Allowance via OSS. Businesses may apply for Tax Holidays, Tax Allowance, Investment Allowance, and special schemes for companies in Special Economic Zone (SEZ) via OSS
Supervision Businesses are monitored through annual Investment Activity Report (Laporan Kegiatan Penanaman Modal, LKPM) submission.  Businesses are monitored through:

  • Annual LKPM submission
  • Field inspection
  • Incidental inspection
OSS Software Architecture Uses monolithic architecture. Uses Microservice architecture with AIConnect and information service system. 

OSS 2021: Getting Risk-Based Business License via OSS

In general, the process to obtain Risk-Based Business License is comprised of the following stages:

Registration Stage

Getting Access to OSS System

Applicants can register at https://ujicoba-uuck.oss.go.id/ and get access to the OSS system, as an individual or as a corporate organization.

For an individual applicant, it is a must to provide the following data:

  • ID card number for Indonesian citizen
  • Passport numbers for foreigners

For an business entity, the application must contain the following information:

  • The type of business entity
  • Company name
  • Company’s Taxpayer Identification Number (Nomor Pokok Wajib Pajak, NPWP)
  • Business Legalization decree number from the Ministry of Law and Human Rights
  • ID Card/Passport number of a company director/manager

Complete The Business Data

The next stage after gaining access to the OSS system is to give business or corporate data, which comprises the following information:

  • Company profile
  • 5-digits of Business Field Classification Number (Klasifikasi Baku Lapangan Usaha Indonesia, KBLI)
  • Capital structure
  • Proposed Business location
  • Type of Custom Identification Number (Angka Pengenal Usaha, API)
  • Number of employees
  • Product or services

Business Licensing Process Risk Analysis

Following the conclusion of the registration procedure, the OSS system will assess the applicant’s business and assign it to one of four risk categories based on GR 5/2021.

Spatial and Environmental Approval

Obtaining approval on The Suitability of Spatial Use Activity (Kesesuaian Kegiatan Pemanfaatan Ruang, KKPR) is required at this stage and can be done without having to file another application. The proposed business location will be verified and confirmed/rejected online by the Ministry of Agrarian Affairs by cross-checking the proposed business location against the relevant spatial plan.

Issuance of the Business License

The risk-based business license procedure for Low-Risk enterprises is concluded when the OSS issues your NIB, but for Medium-Low Risk and Medium-High Risk businesses, a Business/Product Standard Certificate is required in addition to the NIB. For High-Risk businesses, a NIB, a Business Permit, and a Business/Product Standard Certificate are required.

Incentives and Facilities

Eligible firms can use OSS to apply for tax holidays, tax allowances, import duty exemptions, and other benefits. Learn more how to get Indonesia tax incentives via OSS. 

How Can Cekindo Help?

As a one-stop solution for business ancillary services, Cekindo offers comprehensive services like company incorporation, legal services, accounting, and much more.

Prior to incorporation, Cekindo also helps foreign investors in conducting due diligence and market research activities. Our consultants assist investors in obtaining required licenses for a broad range of businesses and make sure your company duly complies with legal regulations, including the new GR 5/2021. When the business becomes operational, we can help you with conducting HR services, accounting and tax, and various other business services.

Daris Salam

COO Indonesia at InCorp Indonesia

With more than 10 years of expertise in accounting and finance, Daris Salam dedicates his knowledge to consistently improving the performance of InCorp Indonesia and maintaining clients and partnerships.

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Frequent Asked Questions

Indonesian regulations separate local companies from foreign companies. Generally, foreign-owned companies (PT PMA) have more limitations than their local counterparts (Local PT). However, to pursue more foreign direct investment in the country, the government has taken several bold initiatives to increase the ease of doing business and provide numerous attractive incentives for foreign investors.

Yes, this mainly applies to import and export businesses. Instead of establishing a company, you can use an under-name import service, an importer of record.

It should take between 30 to 45 days.

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.