Investment Ministry Issues 12.9 Million Business Identification Numbers, 97% for Micro Enterprises
Jakarta - The Ministry of Investment and Downstream Industries/BKPM has issued 12.9 million Business Identification Numbers (NIB) during the period from August 2021 to June 2025. Deputy for Investment Climate Development at the Ministry of Investment and Downstream Industries/BKPM, Riyatno, said that 12.5 million of these were issued to micro enterprises.
NIB are issued through the OSS (Online Single Submission) system and serve as legal documentation for conducting business activities. The NIB encompasses basic licensing data such as location permits, environmental permits and operational permits.
"For NIB issuance during the period from 4 August 2021 to 30 June 2025, the total stood at 12,982,653. Of that number, 96.83% or approximately 12,571,293 were for micro enterprises," said Riyatno at a press conference at the Ministry of MSMEs office on Friday (18 July 2025).
However, when calculated up to 17 July 2025, the number of NIB issued had already reached 13 million. Of the 12.9 million NIB issued, 295,108 or 2.27% were issued to small enterprises, whilst 35,251 or 0.27% were issued to medium enterprises.
"Then if we look at NIB issuance for the first period from 1 January to 30 June 2025, there were 1,445,205. Of that number, micro enterprises accounted for 96.93%. This means that micro enterprise NIB issuance remains extraordinarily high," Riyatno added.
Through digitalisation, he said, the process of obtaining a NIB has become much easier. According to him, licensing matters can be completed within 30 minutes.
On the same occasion, Riyatno also referenced Government Regulation (PP) Number 28 of 2025, which replaces PP 5 of 2021 on Risk-Based Licensing Administration. The new regulation also provides licensing facilitation for MSMEs.
"Firstly, for micro enterprises with low risk, the KKPR — previously known as the location permit for business premises — is issued through the OSS system in the form of a self-declaration by the business operator. This means it is very straightforward; a self-declaration from the business operator is sufficient," Riyatno explained.
Secondly, micro and small enterprises are afforded facilitation through a single licensing mechanism. In this case, the NIB issued through the OSS system serves as both the business identity and legal documentation.
"This is important, because if a business operator lacks legal documentation, this could naturally become problematic should authorities become involved. Therefore, it is important to hold a NIB as it serves as business legality," he explained.
Additionally, routine supervision of business licensing is conducted through guidance, mentoring, or outreach related to business activities. In cases of violations, the priority approach will be guidance and mentoring.
NIB are issued through the OSS (Online Single Submission) system and serve as legal documentation for conducting business activities. The NIB encompasses basic licensing data such as location permits, environmental permits and operational permits.
"For NIB issuance during the period from 4 August 2021 to 30 June 2025, the total stood at 12,982,653. Of that number, 96.83% or approximately 12,571,293 were for micro enterprises," said Riyatno at a press conference at the Ministry of MSMEs office on Friday (18 July 2025).
However, when calculated up to 17 July 2025, the number of NIB issued had already reached 13 million. Of the 12.9 million NIB issued, 295,108 or 2.27% were issued to small enterprises, whilst 35,251 or 0.27% were issued to medium enterprises.
"Then if we look at NIB issuance for the first period from 1 January to 30 June 2025, there were 1,445,205. Of that number, micro enterprises accounted for 96.93%. This means that micro enterprise NIB issuance remains extraordinarily high," Riyatno added.
Through digitalisation, he said, the process of obtaining a NIB has become much easier. According to him, licensing matters can be completed within 30 minutes.
On the same occasion, Riyatno also referenced Government Regulation (PP) Number 28 of 2025, which replaces PP 5 of 2021 on Risk-Based Licensing Administration. The new regulation also provides licensing facilitation for MSMEs.
"Firstly, for micro enterprises with low risk, the KKPR — previously known as the location permit for business premises — is issued through the OSS system in the form of a self-declaration by the business operator. This means it is very straightforward; a self-declaration from the business operator is sufficient," Riyatno explained.
Secondly, micro and small enterprises are afforded facilitation through a single licensing mechanism. In this case, the NIB issued through the OSS system serves as both the business identity and legal documentation.
"This is important, because if a business operator lacks legal documentation, this could naturally become problematic should authorities become involved. Therefore, it is important to hold a NIB as it serves as business legality," he explained.
Additionally, routine supervision of business licensing is conducted through guidance, mentoring, or outreach related to business activities. In cases of violations, the priority approach will be guidance and mentoring.