Business verification in Indonesia
VBC certifies businesses registered in Indonesia. Verification starts from the official record: in Indonesia the company register is maintained by the OSS system operated by the Ministry of Investment, and the entity is identified by its Nomor Induk Berusaha (NIB).
Indonesia consolidated business licensing into the OSS system, which issues a single Business Identification Number covering registration, import identity and several permits at once.
Where a business is registered for tax, the Nomor Pokok Wajib Pajak (NPWP) is reviewed alongside the registration record, since it provides an independent corroborating identifier.
Why Indonesian businesses certify
Indonesia's move to the OSS system consolidated licensing that was previously spread across agencies, which makes current verification considerably more straightforward than it once was. The domestic market's scale means many businesses deal with counterparties in other provinces who know nothing about them.
What VBC verifies for a Indonesian business
Depending on the certification level, the review may cover legal identity and registration records, the registered business address, working contact details, website ownership and digital presence, supporting documentation and evidence of current business activity.
Documents a Indonesian business commonly supplies at Enhanced level:
- NIB issued through the OSS system
- Deed of establishment and Ministry of Law approval
- NPWP tax registration
- Domicile or premises documentation
Levels, fees and process
Three levels apply everywhere VBC operates — Basic at $100 a year, Enhanced at $250, Trusted at $500 — and the eight-stage process is the same in every country. Only the paperwork differs, because each national registry issues its own records. See what each fee covers and the eight stages in detail.
Public verification
Every VBC certificate issued to a Indonesian business carries a unique certificate ID and appears on the public register. Customers, suppliers and partners can check its current status themselves, without an account and without contacting the business first.
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Questions from Indonesian businesses
Can a business registered in Indonesia get VBC certified?
Yes. VBC certifies businesses registered in Indonesia. Verification is based on records from the OSS system operated by the Ministry of Investment, together with the address, contact and digital-presence evidence required at the certification level chosen.
What documents does a Indonesian business need for VBC certification?
At Enhanced level a Indonesian business normally supplies: nIB issued through the OSS system; deed of establishment and Ministry of Law approval; nPWP tax registration; domicile or premises documentation. The Nomor Pokok Wajib Pajak (NPWP) is normally reviewed alongside it. Exact requirements depend on the level and are confirmed during review.
What is the Nomor Induk Berusaha (NIB) used for in verification?
The Nomor Induk Berusaha (NIB) identifies the legal entity on the register maintained by the OSS system operated by the Ministry of Investment. VBC uses it to confirm that the business named on the certificate is the same entity that appears on the official record.
How is a VBC certificate for a Indonesian business verified?
Anyone can check it at https://vbcertified.online/verify using the certificate ID, or by scanning the QR code on the certificate. The record shows the current status, which may be valid, expired, suspended or revoked. No account is needed and the business does not have to be contacted first.
Is VBC certification a business licence in Indonesia?
No. VBC is a private verification and certification service, not a government licence, regulatory approval or ISO certification. A business in Indonesia remains responsible for every licence, registration and regulatory obligation that applies to it.
How much does VBC certification cost for a Indonesian business?
The same three levels apply everywhere: Basic at $100 a year, Enhanced at $250 and Trusted at $500. Each level is a superset of the one below it and the level appears on the certificate.