For many business operators, especially those who have been running their business since before the licensing system reform, the terms NIB, SIUP, and TDP are often confusing. Which one is still valid, and which has already been replaced? Here's an explanation.
What Are SIUP and TDP?
The Surat Izin Usaha Perdagangan (SIUP, or Trading Business License) and the Tanda Daftar Perusahaan (TDP, or Company Registration Certificate) were legal business documents that business operators in Indonesia were previously required to hold as proof that their business was registered and entitled to conduct trading activities.
What Is the NIB?
The Nomor Induk Berusaha (NIB, or Business Identification Number) is a business identity issued through the risk-based Online Single Submission (OSS) system. The NIB serves as a single identity for business operators, replacing the various separate basic licensing documents that existed previously.
So, Are SIUP and TDP Still Valid?
Since the reform of the business licensing system, the functions of SIUP and TDP have been integrated into the NIB. This means business operators who already hold an NIB no longer need to obtain SIUP and TDP separately, because the NIB already covers the identity and basic legality functions of those documents.
What About Businesses Still Holding an Old SIUP/TDP?
Business operators who still hold an old SIUP and TDP are advised to update their data through the OSS system, so their business legality stays in sync with the current licensing database, while also obtaining an NIB as their official up-to-date identity.
Is the NIB Alone Enough?
For most low-risk businesses, the NIB alone is sufficient as the basic identity and legal document. However, for businesses with medium to high risk levels, additional permits — such as a standard certificate, a location permit, or an operating permit specific to the business field — are typically still required.
Conclusion
Understanding the difference between NIB, SIUP, and TDP is important to keep your business legality aligned with the latest regulations. If your business is still relying on old documents or does not yet have an NIB, PT Legalku Multi Digital is ready to help with the process of updating and obtaining your business licenses in Semarang and the surrounding area.
Business Licensing Division, PT Legalku Multi Digital, Semarang.