Expertise: Trade

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

Indonesia Health Law Update – Tobacco Products and E-Cigarettes

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To strengthen the national health system, the Indonesian Government issued Law No. 17 of 2023 regarding Health on August 8, 2023. Known as the Omnibus Health Law, it replaced 11 laws and unified all regulatory provisions in the health sector under a single regulation. The Government issued Government Regulation No. 28 of 2024 (“GR 28/2024”) … Indonesia Health Law Update – Tobacco Products and E-Cigarettes

Shipping Law – Indonesia

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SSEK Law Firm partner Stephen I. Warokka and Mutiara K. Ramadhani, an associate at the firm, have contributed the Indonesia chapter to the Chambers Shipping 2024 global guide. The guide provides the latest information on port state control, marine casualties and owners’ liability, cargo claims, maritime liens and ship arrests, passenger claims, ship-owners’ income tax … Shipping Law – Indonesia

New Indonesia Trade Regulation on Import Policies and Arrangements: A Simplification or Mere Clarification?

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On December 11, 2023, the Indonesian Minister of Trade (“MoT”) issued a new regulation that introduces substantial changes to import policies and arrangements, with the stated aim of clarifying and improving import procedures in Indonesia. The new regulation, MoT Regulation No. 36 of 2023 on Import Policies and Arrangements (“Regulation 36/2023”), is effective as of … New Indonesia Trade Regulation on Import Policies and Arrangements: A Simplification or Mere Clarification?

Easing of Foreign Investment Restrictions for Distribution Business in Indonesia

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The issuance of Indonesia’s Job Creation Law (Law Number 11 of 2020) and the New Investment List eased foreign investment restrictions for businesses across the country’s economy. For distributor businesses, the previous foreign ownership cap of 67% was removed to allow in principle 100% foreign capital, a loosening that could result in greater foreign investment … Easing of Foreign Investment Restrictions for Distribution Business in Indonesia

SSEK Featured at Webinar on Foreign Investment in the Distribution Business in Indonesia

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SSEK partner Stephen Igor Warokka took part in the recent webinar Legal Survey on Distribution in Indonesia. The webinar, which was geared toward Japanese companies, was hosted by the Indonesian Ministry of Investment/Indonesia Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Also speaking at the event was a representative from the Japan-headquartered … SSEK Featured at Webinar on Foreign Investment in the Distribution Business in Indonesia

Webinar: Legal Survey on Distribution in Indonesia

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The Indonesian Ministry of Investment/Indonesia Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) are hosting a special webinar, Legal Survey on Distribution in Indonesia. About the webinar Under Indonesia’s new Investment Priority List issued in February of this year, distributor businesses that previously had a maximum foreign ownership of 67% can now … Webinar: Legal Survey on Distribution in Indonesia

Investing in Indonesia – Imports

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There are certain restrictions on the importation into Indonesia of commercial goods, depending on the particular goods/products. For example, the importation of sugar requires a special licence and is only allowed for the purpose of use as a raw material to support the production process. This restriction was imposed to protect Indonesia’s domestic sugar industry. … Investing in Indonesia – Imports

Indonesia Omnibus Law – Changes to the Halal Products Law

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Indonesia’s closely watched omnibus jobs creation bill recently became law. The stated aim of Law No. 11 Year 2020 on Jobs Creation (the “Omnibus Law“) is to bolster investment and create jobs by streamlining regulations and simplifying the licensing process to improve the ease of doing business in Indonesia The Omnibus Law revises various provisions … Indonesia Omnibus Law – Changes to the Halal Products Law