When businesses consider expanding into Indonesia, discussions often focus on market size, workforce availability, and investment opportunities. However, one of the most significant advantages available to investors is frequently overlooked: the range of fiscal and non-fiscal incentives available through Indonesia's Special Economic Zones (Kawasan Ekonomi Khusus / KEK)...

Over the last decade, Indonesia has emerged as one of the most dynamic digital markets in Asia. From online shopping and digital payments to cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI), technology has become deeply embedded in the way businesses operate and consumers interact. As digital transformation accelerates across industries, one sector has quietly become the backbone of this growth: data processing, hosting, and related digital infrastructure services...

Indonesia's mining sector is undergoing a significant transformation. Traditionally, access to Mineral and Coal Mining Business Permit Areas (Wilayah Izin Usaha Pertambangan / WIUP) was primarily available to state-owned enterprises, regional government-owned enterprises, and private business entities through competitive licensing mechanisms...

For many entrepreneurs, franchising represents one of the fastest and most effective ways to expand a successful business. Instead of opening and operating every new location independently, a business owner can leverage the resources and local market knowledge of franchisees while maintaining control over the brand, business system, and customer experience...

When people hear the term “supply chain,” they often think about logistics, transportation, inventory, and delivery schedules. However, in today's business environment, supply chain management is no longer just an operational matter...

Bali has long been one of Indonesia's most attractive destinations for property and tourism investment. The growing tourism industry and increasing demand for villas, hotels, restaurants, beach clubs, wellness centers, and other commercial developments continue to drive strong demand for land across the island...

Indonesia's digital economy continues to attract significant foreign investment, driven by the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, data centres, and digital services. While these sectors offer substantial business opportunities, foreign investors are increasingly required to navigate a more comprehensive regulatory framework that extends beyond investment licensing...

Bali has become one of Southeast Asia's leading destinations for beauty, wellness, and medical tourism. Every year, both local and foreign investors establish new aesthetic businesses to meet the growing demand from residents, expatriates, and international visitors seeking advanced beauty and anti-aging treatments...

Building on incredible years in the field, Nusantara Bisnis Konsultan Indonesia marked the opening of its new office on the 37th floor of Centennial Tower, Jakarta, on 24 July 2026...

Following the implementation of KBLI 2025, Indonesia’s Online Single Submission system (OSS) has begun converting existing business classification codes to the new standard. For many companies, the visible result appears reassuring: the Business Identification Number (NIB) remains valid, and existing business licenses have not been marked as expired...

In industrial relations practice in Indonesia, it is not uncommon for companies to convert employees working under a Fixed-Term Employment Agreement (Perjanjian Kerja Waktu Tertentu or “PKWT”) into employees under a Permanent Employment Agreement (Perjanjian Kerja Waktu Tidak Tertentu or “PKWTT”) before the expiration of their contract period. This step is generally taken due to the company’s business needs or as a form of appreciation for employees whose performance is considered satisfactory...

Thursday, 9 July 2026 07:00 - 10:45 WIB

The Indonesian Government, through the Ministry of Public Works, is currently intensifying its supervision of construction service business entities in Indonesia, particularly concerning the ownership of and compliance with Business Entity Certificates (Sertifikat Badan Usaha or “SBU”), Work Competency Certificates (Sertifikat Kompetensi Kerja or “SKK”), Business Identification Numbers (Nomor Induk Berusaha or “NIB”), Standard Certificates, and other construction-related licenses...

Beyond questions of ownership and commercialization discussed previously, artificial intelligence deployment also raises significant legal concerns regarding the use of copyrighted materials in training datasets. Artificial intelligence systems rely heavily on large datasets to develop predictive and generative capabilities. These datasets frequently contain text, images, software code, audio, video, and other forms of copyrighted material collected from online platforms, databases, or third-party repositories...

One day before International Workers’ Day (“May Day”), which is commemorated annually on May 1, the Indonesian Minister of Manpower issued Minister of Manpower Regulation No. 7 of 2026 concerning Outsourcing Work (“Permenaker 7/2026”). This regulation was enacted to implement Article 64 paragraph (2) in conjunction with Article 81 point 18 of the Job Creation Law, as well as to follow up on Constitutional Court Decision...

While termination of a construction contract may formally end the working relationship between the parties, it often represents the beginning of a more complex legal and financial process. This is particularly true where termination arises from non-payment or lack of cooperation by the project owner...

One day before International Workers’ Day (“May Day”), which is commemorated annually on May 1, the Indonesian Minister of Manpower issued Minister of Manpower Regulation No. 7 of 2026 concerning Outsourcing Work (“Permenaker 7/2026”). This regulation was enacted to implement Article 64 paragraph...

Indonesia continues to strengthen its Domestic Component Level (Tingkat Komponen Dalam Negeri or “TKDN”) policy as part of the government’s broader strategy to develop local industries, encourage sustainable foreign direct investment, and increase domestic manufacturing capacity. For foreign investors entering the Indonesian market...