Blog Category: Legal Updates

Indonesia Halal Certification Compliance Strengthened: Mandatory Labelling and Publication for Certified Products

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The Indonesian government has introduced a new layer of accountability for businesses under the Halal Product Assurance framework. Circular Letter of the Halal Product Assurance Organizing Agency (Badan Penyelenggara Jaminan Produk Halal or “BPJPH”) No. 7 of 2025 regarding the Publication of Halal Products and the Obligation to Include the Indonesian Halal Label on Halal-Certified … Indonesia Halal Certification Compliance Strengthened: Mandatory Labelling and Publication for Certified Products

Key Legal Documents Governing Joint Ventures in Indonesia

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There are two principal legal documents that set out the terms of a joint venture in Indonesia. First, the joint venture agreement entered into by the joint venture partners. The joint venture agreement is in essence a private agreement documenting the relationship between the joint venture partners, containing the rights and obligations of the shareholders … Key Legal Documents Governing Joint Ventures in Indonesia

Indonesia Draft Ministerial Regulation: Tax Treatment of Zakat, Religious Donations and Gifts (Hibah)

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The Indonesian government, through the Ministry of Finance (“MOF”), is finalizing a new regulation to update and clarify the tax treatment of zakat, religious donations and gifts (hibah) (“Draft MOF Reg.”). The Draft MOF Reg. is currently undergoing final harmonization with the Directorate General of Legislation at the Ministry of Law. Once enacted, it will … Indonesia Draft Ministerial Regulation: Tax Treatment of Zakat, Religious Donations and Gifts (Hibah)

Blockchain in Indonesia

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Indonesia is undergoing a pivotal transformation in the regulation of crypto-assets. With the enactment of Law No 4 of 2023 regarding the Development and Strengthening of the Financial Sector dated 12 January 2023 (the “PPSK Law”) and its implementing regulations, as of January 2025, the supervisory authority over crypto-assets has officially moved from the Commodity … Blockchain in Indonesia

Indonesia Issues New Regulation on Financial Services Aggregators: Key Highlights of OJK Reg. 4/2025

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In February 2025, the Indonesian Financial Services Authority (Otoritas Jasa Keuangan or “OJK“) issued Regulation No. 4 of 2025 regarding Financial Services Aggregation Providers (“OJK Reg. 4/2025“). This regulation introduces the first dedicated legal framework for financial services aggregators, following the OJK’s broader regime on financial technology innovations under OJK Regulation No. 3 of 2024 … Indonesia Issues New Regulation on Financial Services Aggregators: Key Highlights of OJK Reg. 4/2025

Revamping Indonesia’s TKDN Rules: What MOI Reg. 35/2025 Means for Industry

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Indonesia has introduced a major overhaul of its Domestic Component Level (Tingkat Komponen Dalam Negeri or “TKDN”) framework with the issuance of Minister of Industry Regulation No. 35 of 2025 (“MOI Reg. 35/2025”). This long-anticipated regulation replaces the decade-old MOI Reg. 16/2011 and forms part of the government’s wider push to modernize Indonesia’s industrial policy, … Revamping Indonesia’s TKDN Rules: What MOI Reg. 35/2025 Means for Industry

Indonesia Single-Gateway Policy for Fuel Imports through Pertamina: Regulatory Review and Implications

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The Indonesian Government, through the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (“MEMR”), recently announced a new policy on the importation of fuel oil (“BBM”). Under this policy, all fuel imports must be conducted exclusively through PT Pertamina (Persero). This effectively requires private companies in need of imported fuel to purchase it from Pertamina. The policy … Indonesia Single-Gateway Policy for Fuel Imports through Pertamina: Regulatory Review and Implications

Strengthening Oversight in Indonesia’s Data Protection: Constitutional Court Decision on the Appointment of Data Protection Officers

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On July 16, 2025, the Indonesian Constitutional Court (the “Court”) issued Decision No. 151/PUU-XXII/2024, declaring that Article 53 (1) of Law No. 27 of 2022 regarding Personal Data Protection (“PDP Law”) is unconstitutional (“Court Decision No. 151/2024”). In practical terms, this ruling lowers the threshold for when organizations are required to appoint a Data Protection … Strengthening Oversight in Indonesia’s Data Protection: Constitutional Court Decision on the Appointment of Data Protection Officers