Investing in Indonesia’s waste-to-energy sector
August 31, 2016
Building a WTE power plant requires a huge amount of funds to be invested, but, with limited government funding available, other financing sources are badly needed. Veronica Situmorang, Donke Kafi and David Harrison of DK & Situmorang Lawyers explain the options.
Indonesia’s New Negative Investment List
July 12, 2016
Presidential Regulation No. 44 of 2016 regarding the List of Business Fields That Are Closed and Business Fields That Are Conditionally Open…
Hogan Lovells’ new association in Indonesia
June 29, 2016
Law firm Hogan Lovells has announced that it will enter into an association with Indonesian law firm Dewi Negara Fachri & Partners (DNFP) effective as of June 1, 2016…
Jakarta In-House Congress
June 29, 2016
Alongside co-hosts Ashurst; Oentoeng Suria & Partners; Assegaf Hamzah & Partners; Clyde & Co; Dentons Rodyk & …
Revisiting the Indonesian Language Law
June 1, 2016
Indonesia’s Law No. 24 of 2009 regarding the National Flag, Language, Emblem and Anthem (the Language Law) was very likely …
Indonesia Update
May 18, 2016
New Body Set Up to Resolve Disputes in the Construction Sector; and a Change to the Mediation Process …
Global economic weather – 11th May 2016
May 11, 2016
Asia: The economic news from Asia is currently conforming pretty much to trend, with occasional unexpected strengths, such as Japan’s industrial production last week or Australia’s exports this week …
Indonesia’s Anti-Monopoly Law: Changes Ahead?
May 11, 2016
Since its enactment in 1999, Indonesia’s Anti-Monopoly Law has never been amended. The New Anti-Monopoly Law has been prioritized for enactment by the Government of Indonesia. Here’s a look at some proposed major changes.
Dispute Resolution
April 20, 2016
The Beijing Arbitration Centre reference a case study to demonstrate arbitration’s fairness; Clyde & Co discuss arbitral awards in China and the future of arbitration in the middle kingdom; and Mochtar Karuwin Komar review mediation and explain why it should become more popular.
Mediation: concord from discord
April 20, 2016
Made Barata, S.H. with assistance from Bobby Manurung, S.H. and Arkie Tumbelaka, S.H. of Mochtar Karuwin Komar gives an overview of mediation and tells why he believes that going forward, this avenue will become more popular.
Non-compete agreements and protecting confidential information
April 18, 2016
Indonesian labour and employment laws do not expressly impose or regulate non-competition obligations …
Indonesian regulatory framework for real estate investment funds
March 22, 2016
In late 2015, the Indonesian Minister of Finance issued Regulation No. 200/PMK.03/2015 regarding Tax Treatment of Taxpayers and Taxable Entrepreneurs …
Indonesia Widens Door to Foreign Investment
March 1, 2016
Indonesia released its tenth economic policy package on February 12, 2016, with a focus on boosting foreign direct investment and protecting small and medium enterprises and cooperatives.
Indonesian Import License Regulations
February 17, 2016
The Indonesian Minister of Trade issued two new regulations which amended importation guidelines effective 1 January 2016.
Ownership of homes or residences by foreigners in Indonesia
January 20, 2016
Indonesia issued Government Regulation No. 103 of 2015 regarding the Ownership of Homes or Residences by Foreigners Residing in Indonesia …
The 35000 MW programme: overview of the programme’s structures, challenges and mitigation
January 19, 2016
Looking at new investment regulations for both the private and public sector in Indonesia, Veronica Situmorang and Donke Kafi of DK & Situmorang Lawyers inform the In-House Community about the various hurdles they’ll have to overcome to invest in Indonesia’s power sector.
When employees leave: non-compete agreements and protecting confidential information
January 13, 2016
Indonesian labour and employment laws do not expressly impose or regulate non-competition obligations of employees with the exception of the Chief Representative …
New regulations bring big changes to the Indonesian manpower sector
December 16, 2015
Two recently released regulations have introduced important changes to the Indonesian manpower sector. While the changes should generally be welcomed by the business …
Update: Guide to Background Checks in Indonesia
December 2, 2015
Background checks on employees are not expressly regulated by Indonesian employment laws but certain background checks are subject to the applicant or employee’s consent.
Foreign investment restrictions in Indonesia
November 16, 2015
Restrictions on foreign shareholders in Indonesia are set out in the most recent Negative Investment List, contained in Presidential …
New Manpower Regulation Eliminates Controversial Work Permit Requirements in Indonesia
November 4, 2015
Indonesia eases requirements for work permits of expatriates working in the country.
Establishing a presence from abroad
October 9, 2015
The most common option for an overseas company as a foreign investor to establish a presence in Indonesia is by setting up a limited liability company (Perseroan Terbatas or PT) with foreign ownership …
Regulatory framework for insurance business
September 1, 2015
The main legislation for insurance and reinsurance business in Indonesia is the newly enacted Insurance Law, issued on October 17, 2014. The new Insurance Law …
Indonesia: New Manpower Regulation
August 21, 2015
Foreign domiciled directors and commissioners must have Indonesian work permit …
Indonesian Rules on E-Signatures
July 21, 2015
E-signatures in Indonesia are regulated by Law No. 11 of 2008 regarding electronic information and transactions (Law No. 11/2008) and Government Regulation No. 82 of 2012 regarding the implementation …
Negative investment list vs. cabotage principle
June 19, 2015
In furtherance of Indonesia’s commitment to welcome the implementation of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) in 2015, …
Local Authority Curbed in Indonesian Mining Sector
June 9, 2015
The Indonesian Government appears to be getting serious about stripping local authorities of the power to issue mining licenses.
Cabotage and its impact in Indonesia
June 3, 2015
Indonesia’s shipping and offshore marine industry underwent major changes since the introduction of the Maritime Law No. 17 of 2008.
Mandatory use of Rupiah in Indonesia
May 18, 2015
Indonesia’s central bank, Bank Indonesia (BI), recently issued BI Regulation No. 17/3/PBI/2015 regarding the mandatory use …
Indonesia: New Regulation on Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)
April 29, 2015
Public-private partnerships (“PPPs”) interest infrastructure investors in Indonesia for a number of reasons …
Compliance road map for companies
April 9, 2015
Compliance is an important issue for foreign investment companies doing business in Indonesia. As international organisations, foreign investment companies are not only …