Indonesia’s New Criminal Code: What Companies Need to Know
Indonesia has completed one of its most significant legal reforms in decades with the full entry into force of the new Criminal Code (Kitab Undang-Undang Hukum Pidana = KUHP) and Criminal Procedure Co
Author
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Philipp Kersting
30 Mar 2026
Regulation
Mandatory Reporting of Annual GMS Approval to the Ministry of Law
In December 2025, the Minister of Law issued Regulation No. 49 of 2025 (“Minister Regulation”), which introduces updated procedural requirements for the establishment, amendment, and dissolution of
Author
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Callista Putri Bourdeau & Nurul Fatimah Khasbullah
20 Mar 2026
Regulation
NEW KBLI CODES RELEASED — ENSURE YOUR BUSINESS CLASSIFICATIONS ARE UP TO DATE
As you may already be aware, business activities in Indonesia have a unique numerical code (known as the KBLI Code). This numerical code will determine the scope of business activities that a
Author
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Cahya Buana Arief & Veranica Astri
10 Mar 2026
Regulation
Regulatory Shifts in Indonesia’s Natural Resources Export Proceeds Regime: Current Rules and Outlook
Companies in Indonesia that conduct export activities in certain sectors are required to place their foreign exchange export proceeds (Devisa Hasil Ekspor or “DHE”) within the Indonesian financial
Author
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Callista Putri Bourdeau & Nurul Fatimah Khasbullah
14 Jan 2026
Import - Export
Regulation
Indonesia’s New Local Content Level Regulation: An Overview
Local Content Level, or Tingkat Komponen Dalam Negeri – “TKDN”, refers to the proportion of domestic components contained in goods, services, or a combination of both. TKDN plays a central role in
Author
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Callista Putri Bourdeau & Nurul Fatimah Khasbullah
13 Nov 2025
Regulation
Understanding the EU–Indonesia CEPA: An interview with Carsten Sorensen, EU Delegation in Jakarta
Following the conclusion of negotiations for EU–CEPA, BI spoke with Carsten Sorensen, Head of Trade and Economic Section at the EU Delegation Jakarta, about the deal, its timeline, & expected impact.
Author
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Nurul Khasbullah & Andra Wisnu
30 Oct 2025
Investment
Regulation
Navigating Changes: What you Need to Know about BKPM’s New Regulation
The Ministry of Investment and Downstream Industry / Investment Coordinating Board (“BKPM”) has issued Minister of BKPM Regulation No. 5 of 2025 on Guidelines and Procedures for the Implementation of
Author
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Kania Firdausi & Callista Bourdeau
24 Oct 2025
Investment
Regulation
Indonesia Reduces Minimum-Paid-Up-Capital Requirement for PT PMAs – A Long Awaited Move Back to Past Openness
October has brought significant changes for international enterprises doing or planning to do business in Indonesia. By means of the Ministry of Investment and Downstream Industry Regulation
Author
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Phillip Kersting
13 Oct 2025
Investment
Regulation
Supporting the Path to Net Zero: Indonesia’s Carbon Market and Regulatory Frameworks
As part of its commitments under the Paris Agreement, Indonesia has set ambitious climate targets. Through Law No. 16 of 2016, the country pledged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 41%
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Julia Maria Neumann & Nurul Fatimah Khasbullah
25 Aug 2025
Environment
Regulation
Apostillization Requirements for Foreign Documents to be Used in Indonesia and Notarization
As of January 4, 2021, the Indonesian government ratified the Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents, dated October 5, 1961 (the “Apostille Convention”),
Author
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Johannes Pieper
25 Aug 2025
Regulation
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