Expertise: Foreign Investment

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

SSEK Hosts ICC Indonesia – CCPIT MOU Signing to Strengthen Economic Ties

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SSEK Law Firm recently hosted a business delegation meeting and the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Indonesia and the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) Commercial Sub-Council. The event aimed to strengthen trade and economic cooperation between Indonesia and China, and to introduce entrepreneurs … SSEK Hosts ICC Indonesia – CCPIT MOU Signing to Strengthen Economic Ties

How Foreign Investors Can Establish a Business in Indonesia: A Legal Guide

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Since the introduction of reforms in 2018 aimed at improving the investment climate, Indonesia has streamlined the foreign investment process significantly. Foreign investors are no longer required to obtain specific government authorization prior to establishing their business, aside from the necessary approvals mandated by regulatory bodies in certain highly regulated sectors. Subject to shareholding restrictions … How Foreign Investors Can Establish a Business in Indonesia: A Legal Guide

Doing Business in Indonesia – Practical Law Guide

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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

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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

Shifting Tides: The Third Amendment to the Shipping Law and Its Impact on Indonesian Shipping Joint Ventures

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The third amendment to Indonesia’s Shipping Law, through Law No. 66 of 2024 regarding the Third Amendment to Law No. 7 of 2008 on Shipping (“Third Amendment”), had a massive impact on Indonesian shipping joint ventures, i.e., shipping companies with a foreign entity as a shareholder (“Shipping JV”). The Third Amendment introduces, among other things, … Shifting Tides: The Third Amendment to the Shipping Law and Its Impact on Indonesian Shipping Joint Ventures

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

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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

Indonesia Government Regulation Looks to Attract Investors to IKN with Improved Incentives

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In 2023, the Indonesian government issued Government Regulation No. 12 of 2023 regarding the Issuance of Business Licenses, Ease of Doing Business, and Investment Facilities for Business Actors Within the Capital City of Nusantara (Ibu Kota Nusantara or “IKN”) (“GR 12/2023”) to attract investors to invest and do business in IKN and areas of Kalimantan … Indonesia Government Regulation Looks to Attract Investors to IKN with Improved Incentives