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BKPM Regulation 5/2025 - Reduction on Paid-Up and Issued Capital for Foreign Direct Investment Company

10

Nov

2025

BKPM Regulation 5/2025 - Reduction on Paid-Up and Issued Capital for Foreign Direct Investment Company

On 2 October 2025, Indonesia introduced BKPM Regulation No. 5 of 2025, which simplifies the incorporation process for Foreign Direct Investment (PMA) companies. A key highlight of this regulation is the reduction of the minimum issued and paid-up capital requirement from IDR 10 billion to IDR 2.5 billion per company. This change will make it easier for foreign investors to enter or expand their presence in the Indonesian market.

22

Sep

2025

Attrition of Rights: Navigating the Legal Boundary of Performances and Royalties in Indonesia

The Indonesian creative industry, particularly its music subsector, has recently been embroiled in controversies surrounding copyright infringement. There have been numerous high-profile cases, such as the dispute between singer Agnes Monica Muljoto, known as Agnez Mo, and composer Ari Sapta Hernawan, known as Ari Bias

Dugaan Tindak Pidana Korupsi dalam Pemberian Fasilitas Kredit Perbankan kepada PT Sri Rejeki Isman Tbk (‘Sritex’)

25

Jun

2025

Dugaan Tindak Pidana Korupsi dalam Pemberian Fasilitas Kredit Perbankan kepada PT Sri Rejeki Isman Tbk (‘Sritex’)

PT Sri Rejeki Isman Tbk, salah satu perusahaan tekstil terbesar asal Indonesia yang dikenal dengan nama 'Sritex', dinyatakan pailit oleh Pengadilan Niaga pada Pengadilan Negeri Semarang pada tanggal 21 Oktober 2024 dan resmi mengakhiri kegiatan operasional usahanya pada tanggal 1 Maret 2025 lalu.

Key Changes in the New Regulation on P2P Lending Operations

27

Feb

2025

Key Changes in the New Regulation on P2P Lending Operations

On 24 December 2024, the Indonesian Financial Services Authority (Otoritas Jasa Keuangan or “OJK”) issued OJK Regulation No. 40 of 2024 on Information Technology-Based Joint Funding Services (“OJK Reg. 40/2024”), replacing and revoking OJK Regulation No. 10/POJK/05/2022 on Information Technology-Based Joint Funding Services (“OJK Reg. 10/2022”).

LMKN: Key Player in Indonesia's Music Royalty Management

16

Jan

2025

LMKN: Key Player in Indonesia's Music Royalty Management

Lembaga Manajemen Kolektif Nasional ("LMKN"), or the National Collective Management Organization, plays a critical role in managing music royalties in Indonesia. Established under Law No. 28 of 2014 on Copyright, LMKN is authorized to collect and distribute royalties from the commercial use of music, ensuring fair compensation for creators, copyright holders, and related rights holders.

Family Offices: An Introduction to a comprehensive wealth management

29

Jul

2024

Family Offices: An Introduction to a comprehensive wealth management

The Indonesian government, through the Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment, Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, plans to establish a family office task force within the next month.

REGULATION UPDATE REGARDING IMPLEMENTATION OF MINERAL AND COAL MINING BUSINESS ACTIVITIES

18

Jul

2024

REGULATION UPDATE REGARDING IMPLEMENTATION OF MINERAL AND COAL MINING BUSINESS ACTIVITIES

As part of the Government of the Republic of Indonesia's commitments to investment certainty and public welfare in the mining sector

If You are Interested in pet food business, read here

24

Apr

2024

If You are Interested in pet food business, read here

The pet owners in Indonesia increased significantly after the pandemic. It led to the emergence of varieties of pet food ("Pet Food"), both imported and locally made.

NEW PEER TO PEER LENDING REGULATION ON INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY-BASED CO-FINANCING SERVICES

12

Oct

2022

NEW PEER TO PEER LENDING REGULATION ON INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY-BASED CO-FINANCING SERVICES

On 4 July 2022, the Indonesian Financial Services Authority (Otoritas Jasa Keuangan) ("OJK") issued a new regulation in relation to online Peer to Peer Lending ("P2P"), concerning Information Technology-Based Co-Financing Services under OJK Regulation.

NEW REGULATIONS REGARDING APOSTILLE SERVICE

26

Aug

2022

NEW REGULATIONS REGARDING APOSTILLE SERVICE

The Apostille service has simplified the process of legalizing foreign public documents quickly, affordably, and adapting to global developments for legal purposes,

COVID-19 PANDEMIC TRIGGERS DIGITAL AND E-COMMERCE GROWTH IN INDONESIA

03

Nov

2021

COVID-19 PANDEMIC TRIGGERS DIGITAL AND E-COMMERCE GROWTH IN INDONESIA

The COVID-19 pandemic propels e-commerce growth in Indonesia as customers have to turn to online platforms to shop amid movement restrictions and health safety. This is thus pushing more and more businesses to sell their products online.

NEW INVESTMENT VALUE AND CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS FOR FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

16

Sep

2021

NEW INVESTMENT VALUE AND CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS FOR FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Recently, the Ministry of Investment (formerly Investment Coordinating Board ("BKPM")) issued the BKPM Regulation No. 4 of 2021 concerning the Guidelines and Procedures for Risk-Based Business Licensing Services and Investment Facilities ("BKPM Regulation No. 4/2021") in order to ensure the implementation of Government Regulation No. 5 of 2021 on the Organization of Risk-Based Business Licensing ("GR 5/2021")

EMPLOYMENT ALERT: UTILIZATION OF EXPATRIATES

10

Aug

2021

EMPLOYMENT ALERT: UTILIZATION OF EXPATRIATES

Commonly, the utilization of expatriates in Indonesia reflects a need for talent in certain positions. The employment of such foreign workers in Indonesia must be in accordance with the procedures for using foreign workers, as ordinarily regulated by the government and/or the Minister of Manpower

CHANGES IN THE EMPLOYMENT REGULATIONS REGIME: TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE, OUTSOURCING, TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT, MINIMUM WAGE AND SOCIAL SECURITY PROGRAM

26

Jul

2021

CHANGES IN THE EMPLOYMENT REGULATIONS REGIME: TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE, OUTSOURCING, TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT, MINIMUM WAGE AND SOCIAL SECURITY PROGRAM

The employment sector is one of the clusters that has received the most attention since the issuance of the Omnibus Law. Following our previous newsletter, there were uncertain matters that have not been regulated under the Omnibus Law considering those matters that will be further regulated under the government regulations.

JOB CREATION LAW: IT IS NOW EASIER FOR FOREIGNER TO OWN APARTMENT UNIT IN INDONESIA

09

Mar

2021

JOB CREATION LAW: IT IS NOW EASIER FOR FOREIGNER TO OWN APARTMENT UNIT IN INDONESIA

As Southeast Asia’s largest economy and one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, Indonesia offers plenty of career opportunities for locals and expatriates alike.

JOB CREATION LAW: EASE OF DOING BUSINESS VS. LICENSING

29

Jan

2021

JOB CREATION LAW: EASE OF DOING BUSINESS VS. LICENSING

On 2 November 2020, President Joko Widodo signed Law No. 11 of 2020 concerning Job Creation (“Job Creation Law”). The Job Creation Law is expected to increase the investment, ease doing business in Indonesia, and enlarge job opportunities for Indonesian workers.

THE GOVERNMENT IMPLEMENTS LAND BANK CONCEPT IN INDONESIA

14

Jan

2021

THE GOVERNMENT IMPLEMENTS LAND BANK CONCEPT IN INDONESIA

The enactment of Law No. 11 of 2020 concerning Job Creation (“Omnibus Law”) on 2nd November 2020 amends 78 (seventy-eight) prevailing legislations and also brings a new concept in Indonesia. One of them is the “Land Bank” concept.

JOB CREATION LAW: SIMPLIFICATION OF INVESTMENT REQUIREMENTS AND ITS LICENSING

05

Jan

2021

JOB CREATION LAW: SIMPLIFICATION OF INVESTMENT REQUIREMENTS AND ITS LICENSING

The Job Creation Bill was finally promulgated as Law No. 11 of 2020 concerning Job Creation (“Job Creation Law”) on 2 November 2020. This Job Creation Law is over 1.187 pages long, consists of 186 articles, which ultimately amends 78 prevailing legislations.

JOB CREATION LAW: THE EMPLOYMENT LAW REFORM

25

Nov

2020

JOB CREATION LAW: THE EMPLOYMENT LAW REFORM

After a prolonged discussion, the Job Creation Bill was finally promulgated as Law No. 11 of 2020 concerning Job Creation (“Job Creation Law”) on 2 November 2020. This Job Creation Law is over 1.187 pages long, consists of 186 articles, which ultimately amends 78 prevailing legislations.

THE GOVERNMENT ENACTS THE NEW PROCEDURES ON THE UTILIZATION OF STATE-OWNED ASSETS

01

Oct

2020

THE GOVERNMENT ENACTS THE NEW PROCEDURES ON THE UTILIZATION OF STATE-OWNED ASSETS

The Ministry of Finance (“MoF”) issued the Regulation No. 115/PMK.06/2020 of 2020 on the Utilization of State Owned Assets (“MoF Reg No. 115/2020”), which came into force on 31 August 2020.

ESTABLISHING BUSINESSES IN INDONESIA DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC

18

Sep

2020

ESTABLISHING BUSINESSES IN INDONESIA DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC

The coronavirus disease 2019 (“COVID-19”) is not only striking out every aspect of day-to-day life but also causes a disruption in the Indonesian investment climate.

THE GOVERNOR OF DKI JAKARTA HAS RE-APLLIED THE POLICY OF LARGE SCALE SOSIAL RESTRICTION AS AN EMERGENCY BRAKE MEASURE

17

Sep

2020

THE GOVERNOR OF DKI JAKARTA HAS RE-APLLIED THE POLICY OF LARGE SCALE SOSIAL RESTRICTION AS AN EMERGENCY BRAKE MEASURE

The Governor of the Special Capital Region of Jakarta Province (“DKI Jakarta”) has been forced to re-apply the Large Scale Social Restriction (Pembatasan Sosial Berskala Besar/”PSBB”) due to the significant escalation of the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (“COVID-19”)

THE JOURNEY OF THE DIGITAL REVOLUTION FOR MORTGAGE REGISTRATION SERVICE IN INDONESIA

11

Sep

2020

THE JOURNEY OF THE DIGITAL REVOLUTION FOR MORTGAGE REGISTRATION SERVICE IN INDONESIA

A digital government service is one of the basic capabilities of national automated system offered by several government agencies in Indonesia.

THE FUNCTION AND LEGAL POWER OF ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES IN INDONESIA

27

Aug

2020

THE FUNCTION AND LEGAL POWER OF ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES IN INDONESIA

During the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia since March 2020, various services such as overseas flights and other economic activities in Indonesia have stopped.

NEW REGULATION REGARDING TRADING BUSINESS LICENSING

26

Aug

2020

NEW REGULATION REGARDING TRADING BUSINESS LICENSING

On the 10th of February 2020, the Minister of Trade (“Minister”) has issued Regulation No. 8 of 2020 concerning in Electronically Integrated Business Licensing Service within the Trade Sector (“Regulation No. 8/2020”), as the new legal framework for licensing services in trade sector

INDONESIAN VERSION OF REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST (REIT)

11

Aug

2020

INDONESIAN VERSION OF REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST (REIT)

The Real Estate Investment Fund (Dana Investasi Real Estat or “DIRE”) has been known since 2007 in Indonesia.

NEW NORMAL IMMIGRATION SERVICE BASED ON CIRCULAR LETTER NO. IMI-GR.01.01-1102 OF 2020

17

Jul

2020

NEW NORMAL IMMIGRATION SERVICE BASED ON CIRCULAR LETTER NO. IMI-GR.01.01-1102 OF 2020

On 10 July, 2020, the Ministry of Law and Human Rights-Directorate General of Immigration issued a Circular Letter No. IMI-GR.01.01-1102 of 2020 concerning Immigration Stay Permit Services in New Normal (“Circular Letter”).

COVID-19 TASK FORCE CIRCULAR LETTER NO. 7 OF 2020 CONCERNING TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PEOPLE TRAVELING DURING ADAPTATION PERIOD OF NEW NORMAL FOR PRODUCTIVE AND SAFE SOCIETY FROM CORONA VIRUS (COVID-19)

12

Jun

2020

COVID-19 TASK FORCE CIRCULAR LETTER NO. 7 OF 2020 CONCERNING TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PEOPLE TRAVELING DURING ADAPTATION PERIOD OF NEW NORMAL FOR PRODUCTIVE AND SAFE SOCIETY FROM CORONA VIRUS (COVID-19)

Indonesian COVID-19 Task Force on 6 June 2020 issued further guidance on health procedure for traveling within Indonesia and arrival from overseas.

GOVERNMENT ISSUES THE “NEW NORMAL” POLICY FOR WORKPLACES DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC

29

May

2020

GOVERNMENT ISSUES THE “NEW NORMAL” POLICY FOR WORKPLACES DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC

In an attempt to support the government’s “new normal” policy while supporting the sustainability of businesses in amidst of COVID-19 pandemic, the Ministry of Health has issued the health protocols for the employer and its employees to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in the workplaces

THE INDONESIAN FINANCIAL SERVICE AUTHORITY (“OJK”)’S AUTHORITY TO ORDER RESTRUCTURING AGAINST INDONESIAN BANKS

27

May

2020

THE INDONESIAN FINANCIAL SERVICE AUTHORITY (“OJK”)’S AUTHORITY TO ORDER RESTRUCTURING AGAINST INDONESIAN BANKS

To overcome the deterioration of Indonesian economic due to the impact of Covid-19 pandemic and as one of the implementing regulations of the Government Regulation in Lieu of Law No. 1 of 2020

CAN THE CONTRACTUAL PARTIES CLAIM A COVID-19 PANDEMIC AS FORCE MAJEURE EVENT?

30

Apr

2020

CAN THE CONTRACTUAL PARTIES CLAIM A COVID-19 PANDEMIC AS FORCE MAJEURE EVENT?

The rapid spread of COVID-19 has caused the World Health Organization (WHO) declares a public health emergency and leading to Indonesian government closes international borders for temporary.

THE POLICY OF LARGE SCALE SOCIAL DISTANCING IN THE SPECIAL CAPITAL REGION OF JAKARTA PROVINCE AS A RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

14

Apr

2020

THE POLICY OF LARGE SCALE SOCIAL DISTANCING IN THE SPECIAL CAPITAL REGION OF JAKARTA PROVINCE AS A RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

The Governor of the Special Capital Region of Jakarta Province (“DKI Jakarta”) issued the Decree No. 380 of 2020 concerning the Enactment of Large Scale Social Distancing Implementation In Handling the Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

PRACTICAL INFORMATION FOR LIMITED STAY PERMIT/”ITAS” AND PERMANENT STAY PERMIT/”ITAP” HOLDERS AS OF 2 APRIL 2020 UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

08

Apr

2020

PRACTICAL INFORMATION FOR LIMITED STAY PERMIT/”ITAS” AND PERMANENT STAY PERMIT/”ITAP” HOLDERS AS OF 2 APRIL 2020 UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

On 2 April 2020, the Directorate General of Immigration has issued the Circular Letter No IMI-GR.01.01-2325 of 2020 Regarding the Temporary Ban for Foreigners to Enter into Indonesia (“Immigration Circular Letter No. 2325/2020”).

OJK ISSUES REGULATION ON THE COUNTERCYCLICAL POLICY FOR BANKS AND THEIR DEBTORS TO MITIGATE THE IMPACTS OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

01

Apr

2020

OJK ISSUES REGULATION ON THE COUNTERCYCLICAL POLICY FOR BANKS AND THEIR DEBTORS TO MITIGATE THE IMPACTS OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

The Financial Services Authority (Otoritas Jasa Keuangan/”OJK”) issues the regulation No. 11/POJK.03/2020 of 2020 concerning the Stimulation of National Economic as the Countercyclical Policy of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Spread (“POJK No. 11/2020”). POJK No. 11/2020, which was enacted on 16 March 2020,

INDONESIA PROHIBITS ALL ARRIVAL AND TRANSIT BY FOREIGNERS IN INDONESIA

01

Apr

2020

INDONESIA PROHIBITS ALL ARRIVAL AND TRANSIT BY FOREIGNERS IN INDONESIA

On 31 March 2020, Ministry of Law and Human Rights has issued a new regulation No. 11 of 2020 Regarding the Temporary Ban for Foreigners to Enter into Indonesia (“Permenkuham No. 11/2020”).

COVID-19 AND THE IMPLICATIONS TO THE BUSINESS OPERATION AND EMPLOYMENT IN INDONESIA

25

Mar

2020

COVID-19 AND THE IMPLICATIONS TO THE BUSINESS OPERATION AND EMPLOYMENT IN INDONESIA

To responding the World Health Organization (WHO) statement on 11 March 2020 that declared the Corona Virus Disease 19 (“COVID-19”) as a global pandemic, Indonesian Government, through National Disaster Management Board (Badan Nasional Penanggulangan Bencana)

ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE FOR REGISTERING LAND SECURITY RIGHTS IN INDONESIA

07

Jan

2020

ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE FOR REGISTERING LAND SECURITY RIGHTS IN INDONESIA

The Minister of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/Head of the National Land Agency “MoA” has issued the Regulation No. 9 of 2019 concerning Electronically Integrated Security Rights Services (“MoAR No. 9/2019”) which has been in force since 21 June 2019.

NEW PRESIDENTIAL REGULATIONS ON THE USE OF THE INDONESIAN LANGUAGE IN A WIDE RANGE OF ACTIVITIES

28

Oct

2019

NEW PRESIDENTIAL REGULATIONS ON THE USE OF THE INDONESIAN LANGUAGE IN A WIDE RANGE OF ACTIVITIES

For a decade, the Law No. 24 of 2009 on National Flag, Language, Emblem and Anthem (“Law No. 24/2009”) requires both foreign and local business actors to use Indonesian language for transactions and commercial documents that involve the Indonesian party.

LOCATION PERMITS FOR FILMMAKING IN INDONESIA BY FOREIGN PARTIES

27

Aug

2019

LOCATION PERMITS FOR FILMMAKING IN INDONESIA BY FOREIGN PARTIES

On 31 December 2018, the Ministry of Education and Culture (“MOEC”) issued the Regulation No. 48 of 2018 concerning Location Permits for Filmmaking in Indonesia by Foreign Parties (“Regulation No. 48/2018”).

OJK ISSUES REGULATION ON EQUITY CROWDFUNDING

19

Feb

2019

OJK ISSUES REGULATION ON EQUITY CROWDFUNDING

The Financial Services Authority (Otoritas Jasa Keuangan/”OJK”) has issued regulation on Equity Crowdfunding, i.e. OJK Regulation No. 37/POJK.04/2018 concerning Equity Crowdfunding (“POJK No. 37/2018”) which has been in force since 31 December 2018.

THE NEW MINIMUM WAGE FOR THE JAKARTA PROVINCE OF YEAR 2019

23

Nov

2018

THE NEW MINIMUM WAGE FOR THE JAKARTA PROVINCE OF YEAR 2019

On 9th October 2018, the Governor of the Special Region of Jakarta (“Governor”) has enacted the new regulation regarding the 2019 provincial minimum wage, namely the Governor of DKI Jakarta Regulation No. 114 of 2018 (“Governor Regulation No 114/2018”).

31

Aug

2018

ONLINE SINGLE SUBMISSION (OSS)

On 21 June 2018, President of the Republic of Indonesia, Joko Widodo issued and enacted Governmental Regulation No. 24 Year 2018 concerning Electronically Integrated Business Licensing Services (“Regulation”).

BANK INDONESIA ISSUES NEW REGULATION ON ELECTRONIC MONEY

06

Jun

2018

BANK INDONESIA ISSUES NEW REGULATION ON ELECTRONIC MONEY

Bank Indonesia (“BI”) has issued the newest regulation on Electronic Money (“E-Money”), i.e. Bank Indonesia Regulation No. 20/6/PBI/2018 on Electronic Money (“PBI 20/2018”).

THE NEW MINIMUM WAGE FOR THE JAKARTA INDUSTRIAL SECTOR FOR 2018

02

Apr

2018

THE NEW MINIMUM WAGE FOR THE JAKARTA INDUSTRIAL SECTOR FOR 2018

The Governor of the Special Region of Jakarta (“Governor”) has determined the 2018 minimum wages for workers in several industrial sectors through the issuance of the Governor Regulation No. 16 Year 2018 concerning the 2018 Minimum Wages for the Industrial Sector (Upah Minimum Sektoral Provinsi/”UMSP”)

13

Oct

2017

NATIONAL PAYMENT GATEWAY REGULATED

The development of technology has provided new and innovative systems to cater the needs of the public. This includes development and innovation in the sector of finance which covers a variety of needs such as payment transactions and payment instruments.

NEW MINISTER OF ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES REGULATIONS

17

Feb

2017

NEW MINISTER OF ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES REGULATIONS

The Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources has issued a new regulation No. 05 of 2017 concerning the Enhancement Value Added of Minerals through Domestic Minerals Processing and Refinery Activities

NEW REGULATION IN GUIDANCE FOR BORROW TO USE FOREST AREA PERMITS

23

Aug

2016

NEW REGULATION IN GUIDANCE FOR BORROW TO USE FOREST AREA PERMITS

The Ministry of Environment and Forestry has issued the Regulation No. P.50/Menlhk/Setjen/Kum.1/6/2016 concerning the Guidance for Borrow to Use Forest Area Permits (“Regulation No. 50”).

THE MANDATORY RELINQUISHMENT AND ANNULMENT OF LAND CULTIVATION RIGHT AND RIGHT TO USE OVER AREAS OF BURNED LAND

19

Aug

2016

THE MANDATORY RELINQUISHMENT AND ANNULMENT OF LAND CULTIVATION RIGHT AND RIGHT TO USE OVER AREAS OF BURNED LAND

The Minister of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/Head of National Land Affairs Agency has issued regulation No. 15 of 2016 concerning The Procedures of Relinquishment and Annulment of Land Cultivation Right (Hak Guna Usaha/HGU) and Right to Use (Hak Pakai) Over Areas of Burned Land (“Regulation No. 15”).

NAVIGATING INDONESIA'S INTERNATIONAL TRADE OBLIGATIONS: TERMINATION OF SAFEGUARD INVESTIGATION

11

Aug

2016

NAVIGATING INDONESIA'S INTERNATIONAL TRADE OBLIGATIONS: TERMINATION OF SAFEGUARD INVESTIGATION

Lawyers from Yang & Co recently represented foreign clients under investigation by the Indonesian Safeguard Committee of Ministry of Trade accused of unfair international trade practices.

PROPERTY OWNERSHIP OF LAND BY FOREIGN CITIZEN

08

Apr

2016

PROPERTY OWNERSHIP OF LAND BY FOREIGN CITIZEN

On 28th December 2015 the Government has issued regulation No. 103 of 2015 on the Ownership of Residential Property by Foreigner Domiciled in Indonesia (“2015 Regulation”).

WATCH OUT! NEW PARTNERSHIP AUDIT RULES IMPACT MORE AREAS THAN YOU MAY THINK

04

Mar

2016

WATCH OUT! NEW PARTNERSHIP AUDIT RULES IMPACT MORE AREAS THAN YOU MAY THINK

Audits of partnerships aren’t a flashy topic, but new audit rules will have everyone scrambling to figure out their implications.

THE FAA'S DRONE DILEMMA: THE NEED FOR REGULATION VS. LIBERAL LICENSING BY WILLIAM D. JANICKI AND LEE C. SCHMEER

17

Sep

2015

THE FAA'S DRONE DILEMMA: THE NEED FOR REGULATION VS. LIBERAL LICENSING BY WILLIAM D. JANICKI AND LEE C. SCHMEER

Perhaps no issue has drawn as much attention to the Federal Aviation Administration in recent months as its much anticipated final regulations for small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), or drones, expected in the early part of 2017.

29

Apr

2015

NEW BANK INDONESIA REGULATION

Bank Indonesia (BI) has issued new regulation No. 17/3/PBI/2015 concerning the Obligation to Use Indonesian Rupiah in the Territory of the Republic of Indonesia (“PBI No. 17/3/PBI/2015”) dated 31 March 2015.

FASTER TIMEFRAME ON CASE EXAMINATION IN THE SUPREME COURT

19

Mar

2015

FASTER TIMEFRAME ON CASE EXAMINATION IN THE SUPREME COURT

On 31 December 2014, the Chief of the Supreme Court issued the Decree No. 214/KMA/SK/XII/2014 regarding Time Period For Handling Cases at the Supreme Court (“Decree 214”).

NEW REGULATION IN STEVEDORING ACTIVITIES

05

Mar

2015

NEW REGULATION IN STEVEDORING ACTIVITIES

The Ministry of Transportation has issued the Regulation of the Ministry of Transportation of the Republic of Indonesia Number PM 60 Year 2014 regarding the Management and Business of Loading and Unloading of Goods from and to Vessels (Stevedoring)

SUPREME COURT ANNOUNCES STANDARD OF REVIEW FOR FACTUAL ISSUES UNDERLYING PATENT CLAIM CONSTRUCTION: IMPLICATIONS BEYOND PATENT LAW

27

Feb

2015

SUPREME COURT ANNOUNCES STANDARD OF REVIEW FOR FACTUAL ISSUES UNDERLYING PATENT CLAIM CONSTRUCTION: IMPLICATIONS BEYOND PATENT LAW

The United States Supreme Court, clarifying the proper standard of review of factual findings arising during a court’s construction of patent claims, held that such “Evidentiary Underpinnings” should be reviewed for clear error rather than de novo.

PROVINCIAL SECTORAL MINIMUM WAGE FOR 2015

26

Feb

2015

PROVINCIAL SECTORAL MINIMUM WAGE FOR 2015

The Governor of the Jakarta Special Capital City Region has determined the minimum wage for specific industrial sectors under the Governor Regulation No. 20 of 2015 concerning the Provincial Sectoral Minimum Wage

PRUDENTIAL PRINCIPLES IN MANAGING NON-BANK CORPORATE OFFSHORE LOAN

20

Nov

2014

PRUDENTIAL PRINCIPLES IN MANAGING NON-BANK CORPORATE OFFSHORE LOAN

In October 2014, Bank Indonesia (“BI”) has issued Regulation of Bank of Indonesia No. 16/20/PBI/2014 concerning Implementation of Prudential Principles in Managing Non-Bank Corporate Offshore Loan (“PBI”)

THE “SEPARATE ENTITY RULE” REMAINS ALIVE AND WELL IN NEW YORK STATE

04

Nov

2014

THE “SEPARATE ENTITY RULE” REMAINS ALIVE AND WELL IN NEW YORK STATE

On October 23, 2014, in Motorola Credit Corp. v. Standard Chartered Bank, No. 162, 2014 N.Y. LEXIS 2946 (2014), the New York State Court of Appeals, New York’s highest court, answered in the affirmative the following question certified to the court by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

20

Oct

2014

BILL ON PLANTATION

The House of Representative has initiated to amend Law No. 18 of 2004 concerning Plantation (“Law No. 18 of 2004”). The purpose of the issuance of the new law is because the government considers that Law No. 18 of 2004 is no longer in compliance with the current plantation business in Indonesia

18

Sep

2014

COMPANY FOLDER

Recently, the Indonesian Investment Coordinating Board (“BKPM”), has issued a circular letter No: 252.A.8/2014 (“Circular Letter”), which obliges all existing capital investment companies in the form of a legal entity company in Indonesia (“Company”) to register itself in the SPIPISE starting from 1 September 2014 until 30 September 2014

AFFIRMATIVE BUSINESS LITIGATION IN THE UNITED STATES AND IN OTHER COUNTRIES

08

Jul

2014

AFFIRMATIVE BUSINESS LITIGATION IN THE UNITED STATES AND IN OTHER COUNTRIES

For a long time, businesses have thought of litigation as a burden, requiring many hours of employee time responding to discovery requests, as well as often incurring significant legal fees and other related costs.

18

Jun

2014

NEW NEGATIVE INVESTMENT LIST

The Presidential Regulation Number 39 of 2014 regarding List of Business Fields That Are Closed For Investment and Business Fields That Are Conditionally Open For Investment, or is also known as the Negative Investment List/Daftar Negatif Investasi (“DNI 2014”) was enacted on the 24th of April 2014

RESOLVING LEGAL DISPUTES IN THE UNITED STATES: LITIGATION, ARBITRATION OR MEDIATION

05

Jun

2014

RESOLVING LEGAL DISPUTES IN THE UNITED STATES: LITIGATION, ARBITRATION OR MEDIATION

As Indonesian companies expand their businesses into the United States, the potential for conflict also increases. Many parties doing business in the United States opt to resolve their disputes through litigation in the U.S. court system.

PROTECTING YOUR US BUSINESS FROM UNFAIR COMPETITION BY FORMER EMPLOYEES REQUIRES TIMELY AND PRUDENT ACTION

10

Mar

2014

PROTECTING YOUR US BUSINESS FROM UNFAIR COMPETITION BY FORMER EMPLOYEES REQUIRES TIMELY AND PRUDENT ACTION

The potential risks posed to a business by former employees are common to employers worldwide. Whether an employee is working in Jakarta, London or New York at termination of the employment relationship makes little difference

PERMENTAN NO. 98/2013 LIMITS AREA, BUT EXPANDS OBLIGATIONS, FOR PLANTATION COMPANIES IN INDONESIA

10

Feb

2014

PERMENTAN NO. 98/2013 LIMITS AREA, BUT EXPANDS OBLIGATIONS, FOR PLANTATION COMPANIES IN INDONESIA

The government of the Republic Indonesia has set higher qualifications for plantation companies by issuing Regulation of the Minister of Agriculture No. 98/PERMENTAN/OT.140/9/2013 of 2013 concerning the Guidelines of Plantation Business Licensing ("Permentan No. 98/2013").

RAISING CAPITAL THROUGH AN IPO IN THE U.S.

20

Dec

2013

RAISING CAPITAL THROUGH AN IPO IN THE U.S.

There are many reasons why an Indonesian company seeking to raise capital may want to undertake an initial public offering (IPO) in the United States

MORE STRINGENT REGULATION ON SHARE DIVESTMENT AND FOREIGN INVESTMENT FOR MINING COMPANY

05

Dec

2013

MORE STRINGENT REGULATION ON SHARE DIVESTMENT AND FOREIGN INVESTMENT FOR MINING COMPANY

Regulation of the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources No. 27 of 2013 concerning the Procedure and Price Fixing for Share Divestment and Changes to Investment in Mineral and Coal Mining Business (“PERMEN No. 27/2013”) was issued on 13 September 2013

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