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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
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.
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
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
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”),
Legal and Economic Pathways Under the Indonesia–EU CEPA

The Indonesia–European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA), following nearly a decade of negotiations, marks a pivotal development in EU–Indonesia economic relations.

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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 : Callista Putri Bourdeau & Nurul Fatimah Khasbullah

EKONID AHK Indonesien

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 : Nurul Khasbullah & Andra Wisnu

EKONID AHK Indonesien

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 : Kania Firdausi & Callista Bourdeau

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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 : Phillip Kersting

EKONID AHK Indonesien

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%

Author : Julia Maria Neumann & Nurul Fatimah Khasbullah

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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 : Johannes Pieper

EKONID AHK Indonesien

Core Provisions of Goods Distribution in Indonesia: Things Foreign Brands Should Know

As Indonesia’s consumer market continues to expand, brand owners are increasingly seeking entry into the country. However, navigating the regulatory framework for appointing and operating through

Author : Callista Putri Bourdeau & Nurul Fatimah Khasbullah

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Legal and Economic Pathways Under the Indonesia–EU CEPA

The Indonesia–European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA), following nearly a decade of negotiations, marks a pivotal development in EU–Indonesia economic relations.

Author : Hendra Setiawan Boen

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Regulatory Framework for Halal Certification

Halal certification is regulated by the Indonesian Ulema Council (Majelis Ulama Indonesia/MUI) and enforced by the National Halal Agency (Badan Penyelenggara Jaminan Produk Halal/BPJPH).

Halal Certification

EKONID AHK Indonesien

Risk-Based Business Licensing Regulation Reform: What’s New?

Risk-Based Business Licensing, or Perizinan Berusaha Berbasis Risiko (“PBBR”), is a system where the licenses required for a business are determined by the potential risks associated with its

Author : Callista Putri Bourdeau & Nurul Fatimah Khasbullah

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