As October begins, there are two obligations that business actors should keep on their radar. First, the submission of the Investment Activity Report (Laporan Kegiatan Penanaman Modal or “LKPM”) for Quarter III 2026 through the Online Single Submission (OSS) system, the period for which ends on 15 October 2026. This obligation is based on Articles 284 through … Read more
Recently, the government issued a new regulation through the enactment of Government Regulation Number 30 of 2026 on the Types and Rates of Non-Tax State Revenue Applicable to the Ministry of Law (“GR 30/2026”), which becomes effective on August 1, 2026. This regulation introduces tariff changes to the structure and amounts of Non-Tax State Revenue … Read more
The Minister of Manpower has enacted Minister of Manpower Regulation No. 11 of 2026 on Labour Inspection Procedures (“MOM Regulation 11/2026”) as the new regulatory framework governing labour inspection procedures in Indonesia, which officially came into effect on 3 July 2026. With the enactment of MOM Regulation 11/2026, Minister of Manpower Regulation No. 33 of … Read more
Indonesia: A Large Market That Requires the Right Market Entry Strategy Indonesia continues to offer an increasingly attractive investment landscape, supported by its large domestic market, downstream industrialization agenda, rapidly growing digital economy, and sustained demand for financing and advanced technology. However, these opportunities are accompanied by the need to understand Indonesia’s licensing framework, business … Read more
The Minister of Trade has issued Minister of Trade Regulation Number 19 of 2026 on the Implementation of Trade Business Through Electronic Systems (“MOT Regulation 19/2026”), which came into effect on 8 June 2026. This regulation simultaneously revokes the Regulation of the Minister of Trade Number 31 of 2023, which previously governed the same sector. … Read more
The Financial Services Authority (Otoritas Jasa Keuangan or “OJK”) has issued OJK Regulation No. 1 of 2026 concerning the Use of Foreign Workers and Knowledge Transfer Programs by Commercial Banks (“POJK 1/2026”), which came into effect on 23 February 2026. This regulation replaces OJK Regulation No. 37/POJK.03/2017 and reflects OJK’s stricter approach to the employment of … Read more
The government of Indonesia has further strengthened the governance framework for child protection in digital spaces through the issuance of Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs Regulation No. 9 of 2026 on the implementing regulation for Government Regulation No. 17 of 2025 concerning Electronic System Governance in Child Protection (“MOCDA 9/2026”). This regulation has been … Read more
During the second period of February 2026, a number of developments in Indonesian laws and regulations were recorded. These developments encompass various types of regulations, including Draft Laws (RUU), Draft Government Regulations (RPP), Presidential Regulations (Perpres), Draft Presidential Regulations, as well as various Ministerial Regulations issued by relevant technical ministries. Furthermore, during this period, progress … Read more
In an effort to improve the efficiency of Indonesia’s intellectual property administrative system and to support the ease of doing business, the Government of Indonesia has issued Minister of Law Regulation No. 5 of 2026 concerning Trademark Registration (“Regulation 5/2026”), which came into effect on 23 February 2026. This regulation replaces Minister of Law and … Read more
ANNUAL REPORTING OF COMPANIES THROUGH THE GMS At the end of 2025, the Government issued Minister of Law Regulation No. 49 of 2025 on the Requirements and Procedures for the Registration of Establishment, Amendment, and Dissolution of Limited Liability Companies (“MoHR Regulation 49/2025”), which came into force on 17 December 2025. This regulation replaces Minister … Read more
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