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Post-Acquisition of Hotels in Bali: Legal Strategies and Compliance for Foreign Investor
For many international investors, signing the hotel acquisition agreement feels like crossing the finish line. Yet in reality, it marks the beginning of a far more crucial journey — the post- acquisition phase...
Opportunities and Legal Risks in Hotel Acquisitions in Bali: What Should Investors Know?
Bali, long hailed as one of the world’s premier travel destinations, hosts a vast array of hotels— from serene boutique villas to five-star international resorts. As tourism and foreign capital continue to surge, hotel acquisition transactions on the island have risen sharply, attracting both local and global investors...
Expanding Your PT PMA in Indonesia: Build a Strong Foundation for Sustainable Growth
Indonesia continues to stand out as one of Asia’s most promising investment destinations — a country of over 270 million people, a young and dynamic workforce, and fast-rising consumer power. For many foreign investors, expanding a PT PMA (Foreign-Owned Company) in Indonesia is the next natural step toward long-term growth...
Hidden Risks in Building Compliance: Getting to Know Indonesia’s PBG Framework
As investment from China continues to play a vital role in Indonesia’s property, industrial, and infrastructure sectors, compliance with local construction and building regulations remains essential. One key regulatory requirement for any construction project is obtaining a Persetujuan Bangunan Gedung (PBG)...
Hotel Acquisition in Bali: From Negotiation to Completion - Bali Legal Insights for Global Investors
Bali’s hospitality market remains one of the most attractive investment destinations in Southeast Asia. Yet acquiring a hotel here is far more complex than a simple sale and purchase. It’s a multi- layered legal and commercial process that requires strategic planning...
Refinement of Risk Based Business Licensing and Investment Regulations in Indonesia
The Government of Indonesia, through the Indonesia Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), has issued Regulation No. 5 of 2025 concerning Guidelines and Procedures for the Implementation of Risk-Based Business Licensing and Investment Facilities through the OSS System (“Regulation 5/2025”). This Regulation repeals and supersedes three (3) previous regulations that are no longer in effect, namely:..
Reshaping Data Protection: The Impact of the Constitutional Court’s Ruling on Indonesian Businesses
In Indonesia’s rapidly evolving data-driven economy, personal data protection compliance has become a key concern for businesses, especially for business actors operating in technology, e-commerce, and financial services sectors. The recent Constitutional Court Decision No. 151/PUU-XXII...
Transforming B3 Waste into Business Value: What Foreign Investors Need to Know
As Indonesia strengthens its environmental governance framework, businesses particularly in manufacturing, energy, and extractive industries, are facing increasing regulatory expectations in how they manage Hazardous and Toxic Materials (Bahan Berbahaya dan Beracun or “B3”) waste...
BKPM Introduces Key Updates on Issued and Paid-Up Capital Requirements for Foreign Investment Companies
The Ministry of Investment / Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) has issued Regulation No. 5 of 2025 on the Guidelines and Procedures for the Implementation of Risk-Based Business Licensing and Investment Facilities through the Online Single Submission (OSS) System (“Regulation 5/2025”), which came into effect on 2 October 2025...
Brunei’s Personal Data Protection Order 2025: Business Impacts, Compliance Strategies, and Global Comparisons
Professor Dr Abu Bakar Munir, an internationally renowned scholar, expert, and consultant in Cyber Law and Data Protection Law, as well as Co-Founder of Asosiasi Profesional Privasi Data Indonesia (APPDI), explained that the Order represents Brunei’s decisive step toward establishing...
Schinder Law Firm Brings Together Leading Minds to Reflect on Law and Integrity
As part of its recent event, Schinder Law Firm held an insightful dialogue titled “Dialogue on Law and Integrity,” bringing together two of its own Senior Advisors — Prof. Dr. O.C. Kaligis and Prof. Dr. I.B.R. Supancana, among Indonesia’s most distinguished legal scholars...
Asosiasi Profesional Privasi Data Indonesia Dorong Profesionalisme Pelindungan Data Melalui Pelatihan DPO Berstandar EU EDPR dan Best Practice
Undang-Undang Nomor 27 Tahun 2022 tentang Pelindungan Data Pribadi (UU PDP) telah resmi berlaku dan menjadi tonggak penting dalam memperkuat hak privasi dan tata kelola data di Indonesia...
Securing Business in Indonesia: The Strategic Role of Contract Review for Chinese Enterprises
A well-drafted contract is the cornerstone of every successful business. Yet, for many Chinese enterprises in Indonesia, these documents can easily shift from protective safeguards to hidden liabilities. Vague clauses, missing commencement date, or inconsistent language may seem minor but can disrupt operations and expose companies to legal challenges...
Indonesia’s Capital Market Faces Transformative Shifts: Opportunities and Risks for Investors
Indonesia’s capital market is entering a pivotal phase, marked by a wave of large-scale initial public offerings (IPOs), corporate restructuring, and commodity price fluctuations. These developments highlight both the opportunities.. and challenges that investors and industry players need to navigate in the months ahead.
Positioning in the New Global Supply Chain: Indonesia as the Strategic Manufacturing Base
As global supply chains realign, Indonesia is emerging as a leading hub for export-oriented manufacturing in Asia. With enterprises seeking diversified bases beyond China, the country’s strategic location...
Procurement Contract Management: Turning Compliance into Competitive Advantage for Chinese Enterprises in Indonesia
Chinese enterprises in Indonesia often face significant challenges in managing procurement contracts. Vague terms, imbalanced clauses, and disputes with vendors can disrupt operations and create costly risks. To overcome these hurdles, companies require both a solid grasp of the legal foundations of contract law in Indonesia and the practical skills to apply that knowledge in their daily business activities...
Turning FABA Compliance into Business Opportunities for Chinese Enterprises in Indonesia
Chinese enterprises operating in Indonesia often face complex compliance challenges in handling industrial by-products. One recurring issue is the management of Fly Ash and Bottom Ash (“FABA”), residues from coal combustion in Steam Power Plants (PLTU). Mismanagement may lead to regulatory breaches, environmental concerns, and reputational risks for businesses...
Corporate Compliance in the Digital Era: Electronic Signatures & Digital Documents
Digital transformation is no longer merely understood as process efficiency, but as a fundamental shift in corporate governance. Amid the demand for swift transactions and global business mobility, the use of electronic signatures (TTE) and digital documents has become a decisive element in maintaining corporate compliance...