BANI was established for the following purposes :

1. To participate in the law enforcement process in Indonesia through the application of arbitration and alternative dispute resolution for resolving disputes in the various sectors of trade, industry and finance, such as concerning corporate matters, insurance, financial institution matters, aviation, telecommunication, mining, sea and air transportation, manufacturing, intellectual property rights, licensing, franchise, construction, shipping/maritime issues, environmental issues, remote sensing and others within the scope as set forth by laws and regulations and international practices.

2. To provide services for the dispute settlement through arbitration or other forms of alternative dispute resolution, such as negotiation, mediation, conciliation and binding opinion in accordance with the Rules of Procedures of BANI or other rules as opted by the parties concerned.

3. To act autonomously and independently in regard of upholding law and justice.

4. To carry our studies and research and trading/education programs pertaining to arbitration and alternative dispute resolution.