How to Register for an NPWP Online in 2026, Possible Using a Mobile Phone!
The creation of a Taxpayer Identification Number (NPWP) can now be done easily online using a mobile phone. How is it done?
According to the Directorate General of Taxes website, an NPWP is a number given to taxpayers as an identity for all tax administration activities. An NPWP can be created for individuals, institutions, or entities.
Previously, online NPWP creation was done through e-Registration Tax. However, based on a post from the official Instagram account @ditjenpajakri, NPWP creation is now done through Coretax.
For those wishing to create an NPWP online, the process is straightforward and can be completed using a mobile phone. Below are the requirements and steps for creating an NPWP online.
Requirements for Creating an NPWP
Before creating an NPWP, several supporting documents must be prepared. These requirements may vary depending on the NPWP registration category. According to the official Directorate General of Taxes website, here are the requirements for creating an NPWP.
- Requirements for Individual NPWP Registration
There are four categories for registering an individual NPWP, namely:
- Individual NPWP for those engaged in business activities or not, such as employees, freelance workers, traders, and others.
Required documents:
For Indonesian Citizens (WNI): Identity Card (KTP)
For Foreign Nationals (WNA): passport and Temporary Residence Permit (KITAS) or Permanent Residence Permit (KITAP).
Category for individual taxpayers who do not yet meet subjective or objective requirements according to tax regulations but wish to register to obtain an NPWP. The required document is an Identity Card (KTP).
Category for those who already have a personal NPWP and then receive income from business or independent work at one or more business locations different from their residence. The required document is a Taxpayer Identification Number Card (NPWP).
Category for undivided inheritance NPWP. Required documents include death certificate, NPWP card of one of the heirs, will deed, and documents appointing the party managing the estate.
- Requirements for Government Institution NPWP Registration
For government institutions wishing to apply for an NPWP, the following documents are required:
Document appointing as head of central or regional government institution or village head.
Personal identity document, namely NPWP card.
Document appointing expenditure treasurer, revenue treasurer, or village finance officer.
- Requirements for Entity NPWP Registration
Entity NPWP registration requirements are divided into three categories.
- Profit-oriented entities and non-profit-oriented entities
Required documents include entity establishment documents such as deed of establishment or letter of appointment from the head office, and personal identity documents for all entity officials, namely NPWP cards.
- Operational cooperation
Required documents include deed of establishment, NPWP of operational cooperation members, and personal identity documents for officials, namely NPWP cards.
- Entities with branch status
Required documents include head office or parent NPWP and personal identity documents for branch leader or responsible person, namely NPWP card.
How to Create an NPWP Online
Based on the coretaxdjp.pajak.go.id website and a post from the official Instagram account @ditjenpajakri, the steps to create an individual NPWP online are as follows.
- Coretax Account Registration
Open the coretaxdjp.pajak.go.id website, then click “New Registration” or “New Registration” at the bottom to create an NPWP.
- Select Tax Type
Select the type of tax to be registered. For individual NPWP registration,
Click on the “Individual” type.
A question will appear: “Does the taxpayer already have a Population Registration Number (NIK)?”
Select “Yes, the Taxpayer Has a NIK”.
- Select Registration Type According to NIK
After selecting that the taxpayer has a NIK, the system will display registration type options suitable for the Population Registration Number (NIK). Select “Registration with NIK Activation/NIK Activation”.
The “Registration Only” type is intended for taxpayers who want to have a Coretax account without making their NIK their NPWP. For example, a married woman who does not want to carry out separate tax obligations from her husband but needs Coretax access to sign invoices/cut-off evidence/collection evidence/tax returns related to her position.
- Fill in the Registration Form with NIK
The prospective registrant will be redirected to the registration form page to fill in the data. Below is the sequence for filling in the NPWP registration data.
- Fill in Taxpayer Identity Data
Enter taxpayer identity data including Population Registration Number, taxpayer name, taxpayer type, place of birth, country of origin, date of birth, marital status, religion, occupation type, mother’s maiden name, family card number, family relationship status, and individual category.
After filling in the data, click the “Verify” button.
- Fill in Contact Details
Enter data related to taxpayer contact details including email, mobile phone number, and telephone and facsimile number (if any).
When filling in email and mobile phone number, there is a “Verify” button to the right of the input field. Click