Insights
Selected analysis and perspectives on legal, regulatory, corporate and mobility matters across Indonesia and Asia.
Indonesia already has a regulatory framework governing food additives (bahan tambahan pangan or “BTP”), covering their permitted use, safety assessment, product registration, importation, labeling, and enforcement. Any new…
Read insightIndonesia has introduced a new regulatory framework governing periodic reporting obligations for guarantee institutions through Financial Services Authority Regulation Number 11 of 2026 on Periodic Reports of Guarantee…
Read insightAn immigration compliance issue in Indonesia generally becomes an enforcement matter when factual indications of an immigration law violation have been identified and formally documented through immigration supervision,…
Read insightThe Ministry of Finance has introduced changes to the regulatory framework governing the auction of State Sharia Securities (Surat Berharga Syariah Negara or “SBSN”) in the domestic primary…
Read insightIndonesia has introduced a new technical framework governing the use of subsidiaries and/or affiliates in mineral and coal mining services through Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Decree…
Read insightIndonesia is preparing a more structured regulatory framework for preclinical trials of natural medicines, quasi-medicines, health supplements, and cosmetics through a draft regulation of the Indonesian Food and…
Read insightIndonesia’s immigration framework does not, in principle, require a foreign national residing in Indonesia to be employed. A foreigner may lawfully reside in Indonesia without working, provided that…
Read insightIndonesia has introduced amendments to the mandatory Indonesian National Standard (Standar Nasional Indonesia or “SNI”) regime for solid nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium (NPK) fertilizer through Minister of Industry…
Read insightIndonesia has introduced an amendment to the mandatory Indonesian National Standard (Standar Nasional Indonesia or “SNI”) regime for tires. Minister of Industry Regulation No. 24 of 2026 (“Minister…
Read insightIndonesia has introduced more specific guidance on products and materials that are exempted from the obligation to obtain halal certification. Through Decree of the Head of the Halal…
Read insightIndonesia has introduced a more restrictive import regime for non-new electronic goods intended for industrial use. Under the amended import framework, these goods are now expressly classified as…
Read insightThe Directorate General of Customs and Excise has issued Director General of Customs and Excise Regulation No. PER-10/BC/2026 of 2026 (“PER-10/BC/2026”), providing technical guidelines for the storage, administration,…
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