Expertise: Business Licensing

Doing Business in Indonesia: ICCC–SSEK Webinar Highlights Market Entry and Investment Guidance for Canadians

The Indonesia Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC), in collaboration with SSEK Law Firm, hosted a webinar, “Unlocking Indonesia – Market Entry & Investment Strategies for Canadian Businesses,” to help Canadian companies understand Indonesia’s legal, regulatory, and commercial landscape as they consider entering one of Asia’s most dynamic markets. The session highlighted Indonesia’s growing economic potential Doing Business in Indonesia: ICCC–SSEK Webinar Highlights Market Entry and Investment Guidance for Canadians

SSEK Hosts Briefing on Indonesia’s Updated Risk-Based Business Licensing Framework

SSEK Law Firm hosted a client briefing on Regulation No. 5 of 2025 issued by the Ministry of Investment / Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), the key implementing regulation of Government Regulation No. 28 of 2025 that updates Indonesia’s risk-based business licensing framework through the Online Single Submission (OSS) system The session was moderated by SSEK SSEK Hosts Briefing on Indonesia’s Updated Risk-Based Business Licensing Framework

Legal Framework for Establishing a Padel Court Business in Jakarta

Padel, a fast-growing racket sport, is gaining traction in Indonesia. While still relatively new compared to tennis or badminton, interest in building dedicated padel court facilities, particularly in Jakarta, has been steadily rising. With this growth, however, comes a number of regulatory and legal questions. Unlike more established sports, padel is not explicitly addressed in Legal Framework for Establishing a Padel Court Business in Jakarta

Legal Update: Indonesia Overhauls Risk-Based Business Licensing with Government Regulation No. 28 of 2025

On June 5, 2025, the Government of Indonesia issued Government Regulation No. 28 of 2025 regarding the Organization of Risk-Based Business Licensing (“GR 28/2025”), which entered into force on the same date. GR 28/2025 revokes and replaces Government Regulation No. 5 of 2021 (“GR 5/2021”). This overhaul introduces key institutional, procedural, and substantive reforms across Legal Update: Indonesia Overhauls Risk-Based Business Licensing with Government Regulation No. 28 of 2025

SSEK Hosts Client Event on Navigating Indonesia’s Risk-Based Licensing Regime

SSEK Law Firm recently held a client event focused on Indonesia’s risk-based business licensing framework. The event was moderated by SSEK partner Stephen Igor Warokka, with Bima Danubrata Adhijoso, a senior associate at SSEK, as a featured speaker. We were honored to welcome guest speaker Bapak Dendy Apriandi, Director of Investment Deregulation at the Ministry SSEK Hosts Client Event on Navigating Indonesia’s Risk-Based Licensing Regime

SSEK Hosts Discussion on New Government Regulation on Risk-Based Licensing in Indonesia

SSEK Law Firm recently hosted a legal discussion on the theme “Transformation of Risk-Based Business Licensing Implementation through Government Regulation No. 28 of 2025.” The session featured guest speaker Bapak Dendy Apriandi, Director of Investment Deregulation at the Ministry of Investment / BKPM (Capital Investment Coordinating Board), who provided an overview of Government Regulation No. SSEK Hosts Discussion on New Government Regulation on Risk-Based Licensing in Indonesia

Doing Business in Indonesia – Practical Law Guide

SSEK Law Firm partner Ira A. Eddymurthy and senior associate A. Charlie R. Malessy have contributed a Q&A guide to Doing Business in Indonesia. This guide, published by Thomson Reuters Practical Law, provides a high-level overview of key matters to consider when doing business in Indonesia, including foreign investment, business vehicles, environment, employment, competition, intellectual Doing Business in Indonesia – Practical Law Guide

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

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

SSEK Partner Discusses Legal Essentials for Business Success in Indonesia at Malaysia Event

SSEK Law Firm partner Stephen Igor Warokka was a panelist at a recent event in Malaysia, “Kickstart Indonesia: Expand Your Business in Southeast Asia’s Largest Economy,” organized by the Malaysia-Indonesia Business Council (MIBC). Stephen discussed Legal Essentials for Business Success in Indonesia. Topics included the overall legal framework of Indonesia, different types of vehicles available SSEK Partner Discusses Legal Essentials for Business Success in Indonesia at Malaysia Event

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

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