In a corporate business context, control by foreign or external parties typically happened through shareholding. However, in certain circumstances, such control does not derive from equity ownership, but rather established contractually, one example being through a Completely Knocked Down...

In accordance to the implementation of KBLI 2025 as stipulated in Government Regulation No. 28 of 2025 concerning the Administration of Risk-Based Business Licensing (“GR 28/2025”), the Minister of Investment and Downstream Industry/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board, the Minister of Law...

In business practice, commercial relationships are typically formalized through legally binding contracts. However, during the implementation of the contract, circumstances beyond the parties’ anticipation or the contractual scope may arise. These situations are frequently associated with force majeure...

Part 2: Who Is Liable When Artificial Intelligence Causes Harm? “Intellectual Property, Cross-Border Data, and Compliance Risks in AI Deployment”: Deploying artificial intelligence technology is often viewed as a technical or operational milestone. In practice, however, legal risk frequently…

Part 1: Who Is Liable When Artificial Intelligence Causes Harm? “Automated Decision-Making and Legal Responsibility Under Indonesian Law”: Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are increasingly embedded in business operations across Indonesia, including financial services, digital...

To pursue the fulfillment of rights relating to payment, one shall first understand the types of mechanism available at law. Under the civil law regime in Indonesia, non-performance of payment obligation may be pursued through, among others, civil lawsuit (gugatan perdata) mechanism based on the general civil law framework or suspension of debt payment obligation petition...

In recent weeks, Ms. Naz Schinder, Founding Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer of the Bali International Arbitration and Mediation Centre (BIAMC), and Founder and Managing Partner of Schinder Law Firm, undertook a series of official visits to Vienna, Berlin and London. During these visits, she met with the Ambassadors of the Republic of Indonesia to Austria, Germany and the United Kingdom...

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In commercial practice, arbitration remains a preferred mechanism for dispute resolution, particularly where confidentiality, efficiency, and finality are important. In Indonesia, arbitration is principally governed by Law No. 30 of 1999 on Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution (“Law 30/1999”), which continues to serve as the foundation of the country's non-court dispute resolution framework.

Indonesia’s arbitration framework continues to be anchored in Law No. 30 of 1999 on Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution. While the statute remains operational and widely relied upon in commercial practice, recent developments indicate a clear institutional effort to modernize the arbitration landscape to meet the demands of increasingly complex domestic...

The tax policy established through the Director General of Taxes Decree Number KEP-55/PJ/2026 concerning Tax Policy in Relation to the Implementation of the Core Tax Administration System in the Context of the Submission of the Annual Income Tax Return for Individual Taxpayers, whether Indonesian citizens or foreign nationals...

If you run a management consulting business in Bali or are planning to start one, you may have heard about the recent Governor’s Circular affecting KBLI 70209 (Other Management Consulting Activities). The circular reflects a shift in how authorities oversee businesses registered under this classification.

The US Supreme Court in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump ruled that IEEPA (International Economic Emergency Powers Act) does not authorize the President to impose unilateral tariffs. Countries that had already signed Agreements...

The global snack industry continues to expand rapidly, driven by increasing consumer demand and the ease of cross-border trade. Various snack products are now manufactured and distributed internationally, creating significant opportunities for companies seeking to enter new markets...

As the religious holiday of Idul Fitri approaches, many employees look forward to receiving their Religious Holiday Allowance from their employers. Under Ministry of Manpower Regulation No. 6 of 2016 concerning Religious Holiday Allowance for Workers in Companies...

The Religious Holiday Allowance (“THR”) is a Religious Holiday Allowance (hereinafter referred to as the Religious Holiday Allowance) is non-wage income that must be paid by the Employer to the Employee or their family prior to the religious holiday in accordance with Article 1 of the Regulation of the Minister of Manpower No. 6 of 2016 on Religious Holiday Allowance for Workers/Laborers in Companies (“Ministry of Manpower Reg. 6/2016”)...

Indonesia, as the world’s largest Muslim-majority country, places significant importance on halal compliance, particularly in the food and beverage (F&B) sector. For foreign investors establishing a Foreign Investment Company (PT PMA) in Indonesia, understanding the halal regulatory framework is not merely a matter of market positioning...

Infrastructure development, such as the construction of roads, highways, railways, or urban public facilities, often brings significant benefits to communities, including improved accessibility, economic growth, and increased property values. However, such development can also lead to changes in the physical boundaries of private and corporate land...