Blog Category: Legal Updates

Dealing with Financial Distress in Indonesia: Guide for Foreign Creditors

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Indonesia’s vibrant business landscape offers substantial opportunities. Nevertheless, there are certain aspects that creditors must be aware of to better protect their interests when local partners or debtors face financial distress. For foreign creditors and investors, understanding the legal mechanisms available when Indonesian counterparties become insolvent or financially unstable is essential. The primary legal framework … Dealing with Financial Distress in Indonesia: Guide for Foreign Creditors

Indonesia Sets Out E-Mediation Framework for Commodity Futures Disputes

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Indonesia’s Commodity Futures Trading Regulatory Agency (Badan Pengawas Perdagangan Berjangka Komoditi or “Bappebti”) recently issued Circular Letter No. 209/BAPPEBTI/SE/06/2025 regarding the Implementation of Electronic Mediation at the Futures Exchange to Settle Customer Disputes in the Commodity Futures Trading Industry, dated June 17, 2025 (“CL 209/2025”). CL 209/2025 serves as a technical implementation of Article 17 … Indonesia Sets Out E-Mediation Framework for Commodity Futures Disputes

Indonesia Issues 2025 Framework for Listing Medicine in National E-Katalog

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Indonesia’s E-Katalog is a centralized electronic catalog platform used for the procurement of goods and services by government agencies and other entities that utilize state or regional budgets. It plays a key role in Indonesia’s public procurement system, as governed by the following regulatory framework:   Government Regulation No. 29 of 2018, dated July 13, … Indonesia Issues 2025 Framework for Listing Medicine in National E-Katalog

Supply Chain Shifts to Indonesia: Key Considerations for Relocating Production and Sourcing

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As global supply chains continue to evolve, Indonesia has emerged as a prime destination for businesses relocating production or sourcing operations. With its strategic location, competitive labor costs, and growing manufacturing sector, Indonesia offers significant advantages. However, companies must carefully navigate import-export licensing, local content requirements, and customs procedures to ensure smooth operations. Why Indonesia? … Supply Chain Shifts to Indonesia: Key Considerations for Relocating Production and Sourcing

Legal Shift in Indonesian Immigration: New Visa Classifications Take Effect

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Effective June 2, 2025, Indonesia has overhauled its visa framework through Minister of Immigration and Corrections (“MOIC”) Decree No. M.IP-08.GR.01.01 of 2025 concerning Visa Classification (“New Decree”). This New Decree amends the earlier classification under Minister of Law and Human Rights (“MOLHR”) Regulation No. 22 of 2023 concerning Visas and Stay Permits, as amended by … Legal Shift in Indonesian Immigration: New Visa Classifications Take Effect

When Indonesian Counterparties Falter: Legal Remedies for Foreign Investors

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Indonesia’s growing economy offers a wealth of opportunities for foreign investors. Nonetheless, as in any jurisdiction, investors should obtain proper advice before entering commercial engagements with local counterparties. Breaches of contract or financial distress – particularly in joint operations, distributorships, or cooperation arrangements – are risks in any jurisdiction and, when they occur, can significantly … When Indonesian Counterparties Falter: Legal Remedies for Foreign Investors

Indonesia’s Green Investment: Regulations and Incentives for Renewable Energy, Electric Vehicles, and Green Infrastructure

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As Indonesia moves forward with its renewable energy transition, the country’s legal and regulatory landscape continues to evolve. The government is actively developing a policy framework to meet its clean energy goals, supported by a mix of financial and non-financial incentives. For investors and stakeholders, understanding these changing regulations from a legal perspective is essential … Indonesia’s Green Investment: Regulations and Incentives for Renewable Energy, Electric Vehicles, and Green Infrastructure

Indonesia Updates Legal Association Framework with New MOL Regulation

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The Indonesian government, through the Ministry of Law (“MOL”), has issued Regulation No. 18 of 2025 (“MOL Reg 18/2025”), which replaces Ministry of Law and Human Rights Regulation No. 3 of 2016, as amended by Regulation No. 10 of 2019 (“MOLHR Reg 3/2016”) concerning the ratification and amendment of the Articles of Association for Legal … Indonesia Updates Legal Association Framework with New MOL Regulation

Navigating Change: Understanding Latest Immigration Guidelines on Stay Permit Applications in Indonesia

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Indonesia’s Ministry of Immigration and Corrections (“MOIC”) has issued new nationwide guidelines for Immigration Offices aimed at reducing immigration violations, increasing oversight of foreign nationals, and improving clarity and consistency in stay permit services. These updates are set out in Circular Letter Number IMI-417.GR.01.01 Year 2025 concerning Adjustment of Immigration Residence Stay Permits (“CL 417/2025”), … Navigating Change: Understanding Latest Immigration Guidelines on Stay Permit Applications in Indonesia