Year Category: 2024

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

SSEK Hosts Breakfast Briefing on Expatriate Work and Stay Permits

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SSEK Law Firm hosted a breakfast briefing on the latest developments in expatriate work and stay permits, with guest speakers from the Indonesian Directorate General of Immigration and the Ministry of Manpower. Participants heard about and discussed new regulations on Indonesian co-laborers for expatriate employees and the list of approved positions for expatriates; the latest … SSEK Hosts Breakfast Briefing on Expatriate Work and Stay Permits

Ship Arrests in Indonesia

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Indonesia is a signatory to the 1999 International Convention on Arrest of Ships, but has not ratified the convention into law, so it is not yet enforceable in Indonesia. Nevertheless, ship arrests are regulated by Law No. 17 of 2008 regarding Shipping, as amended by Law No. 6 of 2023 regarding the Stipulation of Government … Ship Arrests in Indonesia

Fintech Licensing Requirements in Indonesia

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In general, all parties that conduct business activities in Indonesia are subject to licensing and registration requirements under the authority of the Ministry of Investment / Indonesian Investment Coordinating Board. For businesses in the financial sector, there are additional specific licensing requirements under the authority of Indonesia’s central bank, Bank Indonesia (BI), and the Financial … Fintech Licensing Requirements in Indonesia

Indonesian Health Ministry Enforces Stricter Supervision of Good Distribution Practices for Medical Devices

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To strengthen the supervision of medical devices distributed in Indonesia and to ensure that medical devices that have received a Marketing Authorization (Izin Edar) meet the safety, efficacy, and quality requirements, the Ministry of Health (“MOH”) has committed to stricter enforcement of Good Distribution Practices for Medical Devices (Cara Distribusi Alat Kesehatan yang Baik or … Indonesian Health Ministry Enforces Stricter Supervision of Good Distribution Practices for Medical Devices

Directors’ Duties: Climate Risk and Sustainability Disclosures – Indonesia

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SSEK Law Firm has contributed the Indonesia chapter to the Navigator on Directors’ Duties: Climate Risk and Sustainability Disclosures. The publication was put together by the Commonwealth Climate and Law Initiative (CCLI), in collaboration with the Climate Governance Initiative. Navigator on Directors’ Duties: Climate Risk and Sustainability Disclosures covers 30 jurisdictions. It is a comprehensive … Directors’ Duties: Climate Risk and Sustainability Disclosures – Indonesia

Litigation in Indonesia: Challenging the Court’s Jurisdiction

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Parties in Indonesia can challenge the court’s jurisdiction, which can be done by raising objections at the beginning of the legal proceedings in the form of an exception. These exceptions encompass:   Absolute competence, which challenges the court’s jurisdiction based on the subject matter of the case. For instance, if a defendant contends that the … Litigation in Indonesia: Challenging the Court’s Jurisdiction

SSEK Wins 8 Awards Including Best Overall Firm at ABLJ Indonesia Law Firm Awards 2024

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SSEK Law Firm was named a Best Overall Firm at the Asia Business Law Journal (ABLJ) Indonesia Law Firm Awards 2024, one of eight awards for the firm. SSEK was recognized for the following:   Best Overall Law Firms Compliance & Corporate Governance Data Compliance & Cybersecurity ESG Insurance & Reinsurance Labor & Employment Taxation … SSEK Wins 8 Awards Including Best Overall Firm at ABLJ Indonesia Law Firm Awards 2024