Basic Applicant Requirements
The applicant must be an authorized representative or rightful owner of the business entity being registered. This means a director, commissioner, or employee who holds a written power of attorney from the board. Registering on behalf of someone else's business without formal authorization is not permitted.
The applicant must also be reachable via a valid phone number and email address. D&B may verify identity through a phone call or email, so accurate contact information is critical.
Documents for PT (Limited Liability Company) Entities
A Perseroan Terbatas (PT) is the most common business structure in Indonesia. To register for DUNS, a PT must prepare a deed of establishment ratified by the Ministry of Law and Human Rights, the ministerial ratification decree (SK Kemenkumham), an active NIB from the OSS system, the company's tax identification number (NPWP), and the national ID of the authorized director.
Ensure all documents are still valid and reflect the current state of the company. If there have been changes to the board of directors or the company address that have not yet been reflected in the deed, update those records first.
- Deed of establishment of the PT and any amendments
- Ministerial ratification decree from the Ministry of Law and Human Rights
- Active NIB from the OSS system
- Company tax identification number (NPWP)
- National ID of the director or authorized officer
- Proof of currently active office address
Documents for CV and Other Business Entities
A Commanditaire Vennootschap (CV) and a general partnership (firma) can register for DUNS using a CV deed of establishment registered with the district court, an NIB from OSS, the company's NPWP, and the national ID of the authorized active partner. Although the legal process differs from a PT, the DUNS requirements are fundamentally the same: proof of the existence of a legitimate business entity.
A formally registered sole proprietorship can also apply for DUNS. In this case, the owner's national ID and an NIB registered in their personal name or business name are sufficient as a foundation for the application, supported by clear proof of address and business activity.
Business Information That Must Be Accurate
In addition to physical documents, D&B also needs operational information that will be entered into your business profile. This includes the full business name, operational address, office phone number, website if available, number of employees, year of establishment, and a brief description of the business activity.
All of this information must be consistent with each other and verifiable. Do not use an address unrelated to the business or a phone number that is no longer in service, because D&B may conduct a field or telephone check for verification.
What Cannot Be Used as a Requirement
Documents that cannot be used include those that have expired, those not issued in the name of the entity being registered, those that have been modified or are not authentic, and those originating from a business entity that has been dissolved or is no longer active.
D&B may reject an application if the information provided cannot be verified or conflicts with data already in their system. Honesty and accuracy in this process are not only a moral obligation but also a practical necessity — incorrect data will cause problems down the line.