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Hadiputranto, Hadinoto & Partners’ full service practice provides domestic and international tax planning advice, which covers transfer pricing matters as well as disputes. Practice head Wimbanu Widyatmoko is experienced in handling tax controversy cases, and has recently been acting in contentious matters before the Indonesian Tax Authority (ITA) for foreign banks and infrastructure developers.

Mochtar Karuwin Komar advises various international clients on corporate tax matters, and has been involved in a number of Supreme Court cases. Mulyana leads on tax matters.

Soewito Suhardiman Eddymurthy Kardono advises corporates and individuals on the tax aspects of M&A deals and other transactions.

Hadromi & Partners advises domestic and foreign corporate clients on tax disputes and general tax planning and advisory matters. Sanan Susanto is the key contact.

KarimSyah advises on the tax aspects of transactions, as well as tax disputes. Karen Mills is recommended.

Arief Tarunakarya Surowidjojo leads the team at Lubis Ganie Surowidjojo, which has advised on due diligence and ITA applications and filings.

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Legal Developments in Indonesia for Tax

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  • New BKPM Regulation on Investment Licenses and Non-License Facilities

    Indonesia's Investment Coordination Board ("BKPM") issued Regulation No. 5 of 2013 on the Guide and Procedure of Investment Licenses and Non-Licenses (" Regulation 5/2013 "). The regulation replaces its predecessor Regulation No. 12 of 2009 (" Regulation 12/2009 ") and serves as the principal regulation that governs the procedure on investing in Indonesia and obtaining tax and other facilities. Regulation 5/2013 comes into force 30 working days after 12 April 2013. This newsletter will highlight important changes under Regulation 5/2013.
    - Lubis Ganie Surowidjojo

  • Implementation of the 40-30-20 Bank Ownership Rule

    In July 2012, Bank Indonesia issued Regulation No. 14/8/PBI/2012 on Shareholding in Retail Banks (" Regulation "). The Regulation caps single ownership in a retail bank for banks, non-bank entities, and individuals at 40-30-20% respectively (the so-called "40-30-20 Rule"). BI issued the Regulation as part of its policy to break up concentrated shareholding, diversify shareholders and improve bank governance.
    - Lubis Ganie Surowidjojo

  • REDD+ Implementation and Deforestation Moratorium Status

    Efforts to implement REDD+ in Indonesia first began with President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono’s speech at the G20 Leaders Summit in Pittsburgh, USA on 25 September 2009, to reduce emissions from LULUCF (Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry) by 26% by 2020 and by 41% with international support. The President’s commitment to reduce emissions was followed by Letter of Intent between the Government of the Republic of Indonesia (“GoI”) and the Government of the Kingdom of Norway on Cooperation on Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (“LoI”), signed on 26 May 2010. This LoI also includes partnership to implement REDD+ and financial contribution from Norway to finance the efforts of REDD+ implementation in Indonesia.
    - Lubis Ganie Surowidjojo

  • Sarulla Business Viability Guarantee Issued

    On 11 April 2013 the Ministry of Finance issued a Business Viability Guarantee Letter (BVGL) for the Sarualla geothermal power project company pursuant to Minister of Finance Regulation No. 139/PMK.011/2011 on PLN’s Business Viability. Following the signing of the Energy Sales Contract (ESC) and Joint Operation Contract (JOC) on April 4 this allows the Sarulla project to proceed with implementation, having been initiated on 27 February 1993 but later stalled due to the 1997 financial crisis.
    - Lubis Ganie Surowidjojo

  • Latest Banking Law Draft

    The DPR is currently discussing the Draft Banking Law (“Draft Law”), which will repeal the current Banking Law (Law No. 7 of 1992 as amended by Law No. 10 of 1998 “Banking Law”) upon enactment. The most important changes that the Draft Law will introduce are:
    - Lubis Ganie Surowidjojo

  • Green Shoe Option Concept in Indonesian IPOs

    A . Introduction
    - Melli Darsa & Co.

  • Acquittal in an AGO-prosecuted Corruption Case Sets Out the Limits of the Law

    The Jakarta Corruption Court, a court of first instance for corruption crimes, acquitted former Merpati Airlines Director Hotasi Nababan of corruption charges. Mr. Nababan was charged over an aircraft lease agreement that went awry. Under the agreement, Merpati leased two airplanes from a US-based corporation - the two aircraft were never delivered despite Merpati having paid the security deposit. At this time, the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has decided to appeal the decision.
    - Lubis Ganie Surowidjojo

  • Indonesia Under Review - March 2013

    Politics
    - Lubis Ganie Surowidjojo

  • US IRSs FATCAs Effects on Indonesian Financial Institutions

    What Is FATCA?
    - Lubis Ganie Surowidjojo

  • New Bank Indonesia Regulation on Customer Due Diligence

    Bank Indonesia has issued Regulation No. 14/27/PBI/2012 (“PBI 14/2012”) on the Implementation of the Anti Money Laundering and Prevention of Terrorism Funding for Banks to replace Bank Indonesia Regulation No. 11/28/PBI/2009. PBI 14/2012 was issued on 28 December 2012, with immediate effect, and applies to commercial banks, sharia banks and branches of foreign banks.
    - Lubis Ganie Surowidjojo

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