Pursuant to Law No. 25 of 2007 on Investment, Government Regulation No. 28 of 2025 on the Implementation of Risk-Based Business Licensing, and Regulation of the Investment Coordinating Board / Ministry of Investment No. 5 of 2021 on Guidelines and Procedures for Risk-Based Business Licensing and Investment Facilities, as may be amended from time to time, all companies conducting investment activities in Indonesia...

Construction projects involving overseas contractors and investors in Indonesia are inherently complex. Beyond technical execution, such projects require careful navigation of Indonesian contract law, construction-specific regulations, and local business practices. In practice, many disputes do not arise from the absence of contracts, but from inadequate contract management and misaligned risk allocation throughout the project lifecycle...

In early December 2025, the Indonesian Government issued Government Regulation No. 49 of 2025 (“GR 49/2025”), which serves as the second amendment to Government Regulation No. 36 of 2021 on Wages (“GR 36/2021”). GR 36/2021 functions as Indonesia’s national wage framework, governing key aspects of wage policy, including minimum wage components, classifications, and determination mechanisms...

The Indonesian Ministry of Law has issued Regulation of the Minister of Law No. 49 of 2025 (MOL Regulation 49/2025), which introduces important adjustments to corporate compliance obligations, particularly in relation to the mandatory reporting of the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders...

Changes to corporate data are an inherent part of a company’s lifecycle. These include, among others, share transfers, changes in the composition of the board of directors and/or commissioners, amendments to the registered office address, and capital increases. In Indonesia, such changes must be reported to the Directorate General of Legal Administration...

As cross-border business transactions continue to expand, international arbitration remains the preferred mechanism for resolving commercial disputes. For foreign investors, particularly those from China whose commercial engagements in Indonesia continue to grow, the enforceability of arbitration awards is a crucial element of legal certainty. Although Indonesia is generally pro-enforcement, challenges may still arise once a foreign arbitral award is brought to Indonesia for recognition and execution...

U.S.–ASEAN bilateral Agreements on Reciprocal Tariffs (ART) commitments reveal that cross-border data flows are far more complex than many assume. These agreements vary significantly across countries, and domestic laws remain decisive...

A silent game-changer is emerging in Indonesia–U.S. data flows. As part of the U.S.–Indonesia Agreement on Reciprocal Tariffs (ART), a draft clause under discussion would allow: “Indonesia will provide certainty regarding the ability to move personal data out of its territory...

Let’s be honest — Indonesia’s PDP Law is already in force, yet many organisations are still scrambling, delaying, or simply “nominating” someone as DPO just to appear compliant. This is happening even though the law is unambiguous: certain organisations must appoint a capable Data Protection Officer (DPO), not a symbolic one...

Featured as a distinguished highlight of a recent event, the signing of books authored by two of the nation’s most respected legal scholars — Prof. O.C. Kaligis and Prof. Dr. I.B.R. Supancana — underscored their continued contribution to Indonesia’s legal development...

The Indonesian Government has recently issued Government Regulation No. 43 of 2025 on Financial Reporting (“GR 43/2025”). This regulation implements Article 273 of Law No. 4 of 2023 on the Development and Strengthening of the Financial Sector. GR 43/2025 applies to business actors in the financial sector...

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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...

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:..

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...