ArticleIndonesia’s New Franchise Regulation 53Regulatioon 53 aims to protect the local market from foreign franchises and clarifies franchise business arrangements.IndonesiaCorporate/Commercial LawMakarim & Taira S.
ArticleFirst KPPU Fine for Merger Notification Non-ComplianceThe Indonesian competition regulator issued its first fine for failing to comply with the merger notification regime.IndonesiaAntitrust/Competition LawMakarim & Taira S.
ArticleUse of Rupiah Currency for Lease of Modern Stores and Shopping CentersA new regulation aims to strengthen the competitiveness of retail trading businesses.IndonesiaCorporate/Commercial LawMakarim & Taira S.
ArticleAmendments to Mining Business RegulationThe Minister issued Regulation No. 24 of 2012 to amend the Regulation on Organizing Coal and Mineral Mining Businesses.IndonesiaEnergy and Natural ResourcesMakarim & Taira S.
ArticleNew Regulations on Electricity BusinessNew electricity regulations have been introduced in Indonesia.IndonesiaEnergy and Natural ResourcesMakarim & Taira S.
ArticleLicenses for Hazardous and Toxic Waste ManagementChanges to the licensing scheme are afoot.IndonesiaEnvironmentMakarim & Taira S.
ArticleImplementation of divestment by mineral and coal mining companiesCertain foreign investment mineral and mining companies must gradually divest their shares to Indonesian shareholders.IndonesiaFinance and BankingMakarim & Taira S.
ArticleDelegation of authority to issue trade business licenses to BKPMThe Minister of Trade delegated its authority to issue trade business licenses related to foreign investment to BKPM.IndonesiaGovernment, Public SectorMakarim & Taira S.
ArticleRegulation on duty-free shops in IndonesiaA duty-free shop entrepreneur is obliged to provide decent facilities for Customs and Excise officials for supervision.IndonesiaInternational LawMakarim & Taira S.
ArticleGovernment efforts to encourage the creation of more employment opportunitiesThe Indonesian Government intends to push the central and regional governments to create more employment opportunities.IndonesiaStrategyMakarim & Taira S.
ArticleCertification for telecommunication devices and equipmentRegulation No.18 of 2014 on The Certification of Telecommunication Devices and Equipment was in force from 27 June 2014.IndonesiaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentMakarim & Taira S.
ArticleDelegation Of Authority To Issue Oil And Gas Business LicensesThe licenses delegated under Regulation 23/2015 cover, among other things, the issuance of: (i) business licenses, (ii) recommendations, (iii) approvals and (iv) other types of licenses ("Delegated Licenses")...IndonesiaEnergy and Natural ResourcesMakarim & Taira S.
ArticleTime bar for examining a civil case in the Indonesian district and high courtsAs an electronically based management case system now exists, these cases should be examined and ruled on quickly.IndonesiaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMakarim & Taira S.
ArticleBPN Regulation on Delegation of Authority over Land Rights and TitlesChanges have been made to the Delegation of Authority over Land Rights.IndonesiaReal Estate and ConstructionMakarim & Taira S.
ArticleNew technical guidelines on marketing financial services products in IndonesiaCircular Letter 12 provides marketing conduct guidelines for financial services providers offering services or products.IndonesiaFinance and BankingMakarim & Taira S.
ArticleThe New Cooperatives LawMembers must hold a Cooperative Capital Certificate, serving as evidence of capital participation in the cooperative.IndonesiaFinance and BankingMakarim & Taira S.
ArticleMore information to be included on processed and fast foods in IndonesiaThe regulation aims to lower exposure to the risk of diseases such as hypertension, stroke, diabetes and heart attacks.IndonesiaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesMakarim & Taira S.
ArticleNew Copyright Law DevelopmentThe new Copyright Law has mandated a CMI to collect and distribute royalties to creators or holders of related rights.IndonesiaIntellectual PropertyMakarim & Taira S.
ArticleMultiple License Policy for BanksThis BUKU classification will determine the types of activities a bank may engage in and the services it may provide.IndonesiaFinance and BankingMakarim & Taira S.
ArticleRestriction on export of mining product continuesExporters must obtain a Registered Exporter for Processed and Purified Mining Products document (ET-Produk Pertambangan).IndonesiaInternational LawMakarim & Taira S.