NPWP, NIB, and CP

In Indonesia, NPWP, NIB, and CP are key business documents that serve different purposes in legalizing and operating a business. Here’s the difference between them:

1. NPWP (Nomor Pokok Wajib Pajak) – Taxpayer Identification Number

✅ Issued by: Direktorat Jenderal Pajak (DJP)
✅ Purpose: Tax identification for individuals or businesses
✅ Function:

• Required for tax reporting and payments.

• Needed for business transactions such as opening a company bank account.

• Proof that the company is a registered taxpayer in Indonesia.

2. NIB (Nomor Induk Berusaha) – Business Identification Number

✅ Issued by: OSS (Online Single Submission) System – BKPM
✅ Purpose: Official registration number for businesses
✅ Function:

• Acts as a business license, company registration, and import/export permit.

• Required for companies to operate legally in Indonesia.

• Replaces older permits such as SIUP (Business Permit) and TDP (Company Registration Certificate).

3. CP (Company Profile)

✅ Issued by: The company itself (Not a government-issued document)
✅ Purpose: A professional document that introduces a company’s background and services
✅ Function:

• Used for marketing, business proposals, and corporate presentations.

• Includes details like company history, services, projects, and achievements.

• Helps establish credibility and attract clients, investors, or partners.

Summary of Differences:

Document Issued By Purpose Function NPWP Tax Authority (DJP) Taxpayer Identification Required for tax payments, financial transactions, and official business operations. NIB OSS/BKPM Business License Legally registers a business and grants permission to operate. CP Company Itself Business Introduction Used for branding, marketing, and showcasing company details.

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