In a continued effort to streamline and strengthen its export governance, the Indonesian government has introduced an updated list of goods prohibited from export. This move is part of a broader push to enhance regulatory clarity and ensure greater alignment across trade and finance policy. The Minister of Finance (“MOF”) recently issued MOF Decree No. … Indonesia Tightens Export Controls with New Finance Ministry Decree
On April 30, 2025, SSEK Law Firm and Withers KhattarWong hosted a hybrid seminar titled Understanding the Impact of U.S. Tariffs on Indonesia and Singapore. The event brought together experts to discuss the implications of recently announced or anticipated U.S. tariffs on businesses operating in Southeast Asia. Held at SSEK’s office in Jakarta and streamed … Event Recap: Understanding the Impact of U.S. Tariffs on Indonesia and Singapore
On December 18, 2024, Indonesia took a step toward modernizing its export customs system with the issuance of Director General of Customs and Excise (“DGCE“) Regulation No. 22/BC/2024 (“DGCE Regulation 22/2024“). Effective March 18, 2025, this regulation replaces DGCE No. 21/BC/2018 (“DGCE Regulation 21/2018”) and its amendment, DGCE No. 7/BC/2020 (“DGCE Regulation 7/2020”). DGCE Regulation … Indonesia’s New Export Customs Rules: What DGCE Regulation 22/2024 Means for Businesses
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?
The President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, recently enacted Government Regulation No. 36 of 2023 regarding Foreign Exchange Export Proceeds from the Business, Management, and/or Processing of Natural Resources (“GR 36”). GR 36 stipulates new requirements for exporters of natural resources to deposit their foreign exchange export proceeds (Devisa Hasil Ekspor dari Barang Ekspor Sumber Daya … Indonesia Natural Resources Sector – New Requirements for Depositing Foreign Exchange Export Proceeds into Indonesian Financial System
Chemical Watch is hosting the Global Cosmetics Summit on Nov. 17 and 18. This virtual conference will feature expert speakers discussing the latest developments in chemicals management and restrictions in cosmetics. There will also be Q&A sessions and networking opportunities. SSEK senior partner Ira A. Eddymurthy is scheduled to give a presentation on Day 1 of the … Global Cosmetics Summit – Latest Information on Chemicals Management and Restrictions in Cosmetics
