Checking company details in Indonesia means verifying a business through three separate government systems: AHU Online for legal registration, OSS for business licensing, and the tax office’s Coretax portal for NPWP status. There is no single search box that returns all three at once, and the ministry that runs the legal registry was split into new agencies in October 2024, so guides written before that date point to outdated names and a portal that no longer matches what you’ll see on screen.
If you searched for “SIMBA” company search Indonesia, that system name is outdated. The current platform is AHU Online, run by the Directorate General of General Legal Administration (Ditjen AHU) under the Ministry of Law. This guide walks through where to look, what each system actually shows you, and what it costs.
Key Takeaways
- AHU Online (ahu.go.id), not “SIMBA,” is the official registry for legal status, directors, and shareholders.
- OSS (oss.go.id) is run by the Ministry of Investment/BKPM, not the tax office, and covers business licenses and the NIB.
- NPWP and tax compliance status are checked separately through the Directorate General of Taxes’ Coretax system.
- A full company profile from AHU Online costs IDR 50,000 to 500,000 depending on the document type.
- Beneficial ownership data is reported to the government but is not publicly searchable as of mid-2026.
What Changed Since the Old “SIMBA” Guides Were Written
Two structural changes affect anyone trying to check a company in Indonesia today. First, in October 2024 President Prabowo Subianto split the former Ministry of Law and Human Rights into separate bodies: a Coordinating Ministry, the Ministry of Law, the Ministry of Human Rights, and the Ministry of Immigration and Corrections. Company registration now sits under the Ministry of Law specifically, not the combined “Hukum dan HAM” ministry older articles reference.
Second, the company registry itself has never actually been called SIMBA. That acronym appears to be a mix-up with an unrelated apostille portal. The real, current platform has been AHU Online since around 2011, replacing an even older system called Sisminbakum. If you’re trying to verify a company today, ahu.go.id is the address that works.
Also read: Understanding Indonesia Business Law: A Comprehensive Guide
Where Is the Official Company Registry in Indonesia?
Indonesia’s official company registry is AHU Online, operated by Ditjen AHU under the Ministry of Law. It is the authoritative source for legal status, directors, shareholders, and articles of association for any PT (limited liability company) incorporated under Law No. 40 of 2007. The portal is in Bahasa Indonesia, with no English interface and no public API, so plan for manual search and Indonesian-language results either way.
How to Search a Company on AHU Online
- Go to ahu.go.id/pencarian/profil-pt for limited liability companies, or use the menu on the AHU homepage to switch to foundations, partnerships, or beneficial ownership records.
- Enter the exact registered company name. Partial matches and informal trading names usually return nothing, so use the full legal name including “PT.”
- Review the free preview, which typically shows whether the entity is registered and active.
- To see directors, shareholders, capital structure, or a full registered address, request the Latest Profile (Profil Terakhir) for around IDR 50,000, or the Complete Profile (Profil Lengkap) for around IDR 500,000.
- Pay the non-tax state revenue fee (PNBP) through the listed bank or virtual account channels, then download the document once payment clears.
Note that since this registry holds personal data such as director names, addresses, and identification details, anyone pulling and storing that data for compliance purposes should handle it in line with Indonesia’s Personal Data Protection Law (UU No. 27 of 2022).
Also read: Where to Find Business Registration Number in Indonesia
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What Is OSS, and Who Actually Runs It?
OSS (Online Single Submission), accessible at oss.go.id, is the system that issues business licenses and the Business Identification Number (NIB). It is managed by the OSS Institution under the Ministry of Investment/BKPM, not the Directorate General of Taxes. That distinction matters because a company can be legally incorporated on AHU Online but still lack an active NIB on OSS, which would mean it isn’t licensed to actually operate.
To check a company’s licensing status through OSS, you’ll generally need the company’s NIB or registered name, since OSS doesn’t offer the kind of open public name search that AHU Online does. A company you’re vetting should be able to share its NIB directly, since it’s meant to be displayed on official correspondence.
Also read: OSS in Indonesia: A Guide for Foreign Companies
Checking a Company’s Tax ID (NPWP) Status
A company’s NPWP is issued and verified separately, through the Directorate General of Taxes (DJP), not through OSS. As of 2026, DJP’s modernized Coretax system and the ereg.pajak.go.id portal are where tax registration status gets confirmed. An active NPWP only tells you the company is registered for tax purposes. It says nothing about whether the entity is properly incorporated or licensed to operate, which is the whole reason these three checks don’t collapse into one lookup.
If a counterparty’s NPWP comes back flagged as non-active (Non-Efektif), that’s worth raising directly with them before signing anything, since it can affect their ability to issue valid tax invoices.
Also read: What is NPWP in Indonesia: A Comprehensive Guide
Three Systems, Three Different Answers
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Can You Check Who Actually Owns a Company?
Indonesia introduced beneficial ownership reporting through Presidential Regulation No. 13 of 2018, requiring companies to disclose anyone holding more than 25 percent ownership or effective control to the Ministry of Law. AHU Online has a dedicated search page for this at ahu.go.id/pencarian/profil-pemilik-manfaat. As of mid-2026, though, this beneficial ownership data is filed with the government but not openly searchable by the public the way the standard company profile is, so a name search there will not substitute for a Complete Profile request.
Additional Ways to Cross-Check a Company
Beyond the three government systems, a few supplementary checks help round out the picture:
- Company website and social profiles: useful for contact details and general legitimacy signals, but easy to fabricate, so treat this as a secondary check only.
- Direct contact: a legitimate company will usually share its NIB, NPWP, and registered address without resistance when asked for due diligence purposes.
- Commercial due diligence providers: useful when you need a consolidated report across all three government systems plus litigation history, without doing the legwork yourself.
Also read: Business Registration Number vs Tax ID: The Key Differences
Tips for an Accurate Search
- Use the exact registered name. Include “PT” and check the spelling against an invoice or letterhead, since AHU Online doesn’t handle fuzzy matches well.
- Don’t rely on one system alone. A company can be active on AHU Online but unlicensed on OSS, or licensed but tax non-compliant. Checking only one source gives an incomplete picture.
- Cross-reference whenever the name is common. Generic Indonesian company names return multiple results, so match by registration number or NPWP when you have it.
- Budget for the paid profile. The free preview on AHU Online confirms existence only; directors, shareholders, and capital details require the paid Latest or Complete Profile.
The mistake we see most often is someone treating a clean AHU Online result as the whole answer and skipping OSS entirely. A company can look perfectly legitimate on the legal registry and still be operating without a valid license, which only shows up once you check the second system. Legal registration, business licensing, and tax status are three separate questions, each with its own government portal and its own blind spots. For routine due diligence, especially before a cross-border transaction, a local team that works inside all three daily will catch things a one-off self-search won’t.
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- Foreign company / PT PMA registration in Indonesia
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FAQ about How to Check Company Details in Indonesia
Is “SIMBA” still the system used to check companies in Indonesia?
No. The current and only official platform for checking company legal status in Indonesia is AHU Online (ahu.go.id), run by the Ministry of Law’s Directorate General of General Legal Administration. “SIMBA” is not the correct name for this system.
Which government bodies are responsible for company checks in Indonesia?
Three separate bodies cover three separate questions: the Ministry of Law (via AHU Online) for legal registration, the Ministry of Investment/BKPM (via OSS) for business licensing and the NIB, and the Directorate General of Taxes (via Coretax) for NPWP and tax compliance status.
How much does it cost to get a full company profile in Indonesia?
On AHU Online, a Latest Profile costs around IDR 50,000 and a Complete Profile costs around IDR 500,000, payable as a non-tax state revenue fee before download. Pricing is set by the government and can change, so confirm the current fee schedule on the portal before paying.
Can foreign investors access AHU Online and OSS?
Yes. Both systems are publicly accessible to anyone, including overseas users, though AHU Online has no English interface and no public API, so manual search in Indonesian is the only option.
What does an active NPWP actually confirm?
An active NPWP confirms a company is registered for tax purposes and currently compliant with filing requirements. It does not confirm the company is legally incorporated or properly licensed, since those are checked through AHU Online and OSS respectively.
Can I find out who really owns a company in Indonesia?
Companies are legally required to report beneficial owners holding more than 25 percent ownership or control to the Ministry of Law. As of mid-2026, this data is not publicly searchable, so a Complete Profile request or a professional due diligence service is the practical way to get ownership details that are publicly available.
