START NOW – Do you know how to check company legality status? This is important to make sure that a business is already registered and legitimate. 

This article will explain about how to check company legality status. Therefore, you can ensure that every business you deal with meets are legitimate. 

How to Check Company Legality Status

If you plan to invest, cooperate, or become a customer of a company, you need to check the legality first. 

Company legality indicates that the company operates in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. So, they will not get into legal trouble in the future. 

The following will explain some easy ways to check company legality status:

Check at the Directorate General of General Legal Administration (DG AHU)

The Directorate General of General Legal Administration  (Dirjen AHU) provides an online service for you to check company legality status.

You can visit the official DG AHU website and use the search feature available there. 

Here are the steps:

1. Go to the DG AHU website at https://ahu.go.id.
2. Select the “Company Data Search” menu.
3. Enter the company name or deed of establishment number.
4. Click the “Search” button and wait for the search results.

If the company is registered, you will see information about the company’s legal status that includes:

• The deed number
• The name of the notary
•  The information whether or not the company is active

Check the Information System of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM)

The Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) also provides an Investment Information System (SIPM) that can be accessed to check company legality. 

This is especially true for companies investing in Indonesia. The steps are as follows:

1. Go to the BKPM website at https://www.bkpm.go.id.
2. Select the “Investment Information System” menu.
3. Enter the company name or investment license number.
4. Click the “Search” button to view company information.

The SIPM information includes business license data, business identification number (NIB), and the status of licenses held by the company.

Check on the Official Website of the Financial Services Authority (OJK)

If a company is engaged in financial services, you can check its legality through the Financial Services Authority (OJK). 

The steps to check company legality status through OJK include: 

1. Go to OJK’s official website at https://www.ojk.go.id.
2. Select the “Licensing and Registration” menu.
3. Enter the company name or license number.
4. Click the “Search” button to view the search results.

The first information you can get from this result is related to the company’ business license and its status.  

In addition, you will also get information about other records related to the company’s operations in the financial services sector.

Check the Procurement Information System at the Ministry of Finance

This method can be applied specifically for companies that often participate in government procurement of goods and services. 

You can check company legality status through the Procurement Information System at the Ministry of Finance with the following steps:  

1. Go to the Procurement Information System website at https://www.sipulbmn.kemenkeu.go.id.
2. Enter the company name or registration number.
3. Click the “Search” button and wait for the search results.

The information provided includes company data, business licenses, and the status of the company’s involvement in public procurement.

Check on the OSS Portal (Online Single Submission)

OSS is a platform that facilitates the business licensing process in Indonesia. You can also use it to check company legality with the following steps:

1. Go to the OSS website at https://oss.go.id.
2. Select the “Business Licensing” menu.
3. Enter the company name or NIB.
4. Click the “Search” button to view the search results.

The information to be displayed includes company registration data, business license, and company legality status.

Check the local government website

Some local governments generally have official websites that can provide information on companies operating in their areas. 

You can check the legality of the company through the local government website with the following steps:

1. Search the official website of the local government where the company operates.
2. Enter the company name or registration number.
3. Click the “Search” button to view the company’s legal information.

Contacting a Notary or Law Firm

If you feel that the online informations are inadequate or inconclusive, you can also try an offline method. 

Contacting a notary or law office can be a good step to ensure the legality of the company. 

Notaries are professionals who are authorized to verify and draft legal documents, including company deeds of incorporation and business licenses. 

Therefore, they can provide more accurate and reliable information on a company’s legality status. You should find a right notary and make an appointment. 

Usually, you need to provide basic information about the company you want to check, such as name or registration number.

In addition of notaries, law firms can also help by providing more in-depth legal examination and consultation services. 

It is because they also have access to various legal databases and can conduct more comprehensive checks.

Visiting Company Offices

Visiting a company’s office is also an effective way to ascertain the legality and validity of a company. 

This step allows you to personally inspect important documents and interact with the company. Here are some things you can do when visiting a company:

Check Legality Documents

Ask to see copies of official documents such as the deed of establishment, business license, and NPWP. 

A legitimate company will be ready to show these documents to you as a visitor who has a business interest. 

Ask directly about the legality

Ask directly about the company’s legal status, licenses, and regulatory compliance. 

The company must be able to provide clear and satisfactory answers.

Pay attention to the physical condition of the office

Check that the office looks professional and well-organized. A well-functioning office will usually have organized facilities and administration.

Meet the Authorities

If it is possible, meet with managers or authorities to get more in-depth information about the company.

So, which method from among those mentioned you will choose to check company legality status of your future partners?