Expertise: Business establishment

SSEK Partner Invited to Speak at Business Briefing for Canadian Trade Mission to Indonesia

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SSEK Law Firm partner Stephen Igor Warokka gave a presentation on Understanding Indonesia: A Roadmap for Business Success as part of the opening day of the recent Team Canada Trade Mission to Indonesia. Stephen touched on a host of topics for the Canadian delegation, including legal entities in Indonesia, investment restrictions, local content requirements, intellectual … SSEK Partner Invited to Speak at Business Briefing for Canadian Trade Mission to Indonesia

New Rules for Franchising in Indonesia: What You Need to Know About Government Regulation No. 35 of 2024

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The Indonesian government has introduced Government Regulation No. 35 of 2024 regarding Franchises (“GR 35/2024”), which came into force on September 2, 2024, and replaces the previous regulation on franchises in Indonesia, Government Regulation No. 42 of 2007 (“GR 42/2007”). This new regulation is a significant update to the regulatory framework for franchising businesses and … New Rules for Franchising in Indonesia: What You Need to Know About Government Regulation No. 35 of 2024

Establishing a Business in Indonesia – Establishing a Presence from Abroad

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An overseas company can trade directly in Indonesia through appointing an Indonesian agent, distributor, or franchisee. To do so, an overseas company must enter into a distribution, agency or franchise agreement with an existing Indonesian company. With this structure, the overseas company does not need to establish a limited liability company with foreign ownership (PT … Establishing a Business in Indonesia – Establishing a Presence from Abroad

Establishing a Business in Indonesia

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SSEK senior partner Ira A. Eddymurthy has contributed a Q&A guide to Establishing a Business in Indonesia, part of the Thomson Reuters Practical Law global guide to establishing a business worldwide. Ira provides an overview of the key issues in establishing a business in Indonesia, including an introduction to the legal system; the available business … Establishing a Business in Indonesia

Establishing a Business in Indonesia – Foreign Investment Restrictions

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Restrictions on foreign shareholders in Indonesia are set out in the Negative Investment List (DNI), as contained in Presidential Regulation (PR) 44/2016. PR 44/2016 lists areas in which investment by both Indonesians and foreign nationals is prohibited or restricted. In addition to PR 44/2016, the laws and regulations governing certain lines of business must be … Establishing a Business in Indonesia – Foreign Investment Restrictions

Establishing a Business in Indonesia – Shareholders and Voting Rights

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In Indonesia, protections for shareholders and/or minority shareholders under the Indonesian Company Law are as follows:   A shareholder can file a claim at the district court against the company if they suffer unfair and unreasonable losses as a consequence of resolutions of the general meeting of shareholders (GMS), board of directors (BOD), or board … Establishing a Business in Indonesia – Shareholders and Voting Rights

Jakarta Government Simplifies Business Licensing Requirements for Companies

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In an effort to simplify the bureaucratic process and improve the ease of doing business, the Jakarta provincial government has eliminated the requirement that companies obtain a Certificate of Domicile and Certificate of Business Domicile. The DKI Jakarta One-Stop Integrated Investment Services (Dinas Penanaman Modal dan Pelayanan Terpadu Satu Pintu Pemerintah Provinsi Daerah Khusus Ibukota … Jakarta Government Simplifies Business Licensing Requirements for Companies