Business Registration Numbers for Excisable Goods for Factories and Importers of Tobacco Products

The Regulation, No. 75/PMK.04/2006, has been issued primarily to expedite the process of granting, suspending, and revoking Registration Numbers. Nevertheless, the Regulation makes explicit reference to the Presidential Instruction of earlier this year that sets out the investment climate improvement policy package (see ILB 3/3/2006).

Article 1 sets the tone of the Regulation when it states that all businesses are required to possess a Business Registration Number for Excisable Goods (NPPBKC / Nomor Pokok Pengusaha Barang Kena Cukai). The process of obtaining a NPPBKC is not onerous but nevertheless requires the submission of an application to the Head of the relevant customs office.