Indonesia Updates Legal Association Framework With New MOL Regulation

The Indonesian government, through the Ministry of Law ("MOL"), has issued Regulation No. 18 of 2025 ("MOL Reg 18/2025"), which replaces Ministry of Law and Human Rights Regulation No. 3 of 2016, as amended by Regulation No. 10 of 2019 ("MOLHR Reg 3/2016") concerning the ratification and amendment of the Articles of Association for Legal Associations, dated May 28, 2025.

Indonesian law defines a Legal Association as a non-profit legal entity formed by individuals with a shared purpose, typically in social, religious, or professional fields. Unlike foundations, a Legal Association is member-based and focuses on empowering its members. As a legal entity, it must be registered with the Ministry of Law and be governed by formal Articles of Association.