Guidance of Indonesia Halal Certification

Indonesia’s halal product assurance initiatives have undergone a significant development following the enactment of Government Regulation No. 42 of 2024 on Implementation of the Halal Product Assurance (“GR 42/2024”). As of 17 October 2024, Government Regulation No. 39 of 2021 on the Implementation of Halal Product Assurance (“GR 39/2021”) has been officially revoked and replaced […]

Indonesia Plans to Reform the Electricity Supply Business Regulatory Framework

The Indonesian government has prepared a draft of a new Government Regulation (“GR”) on Electricity Supply Business (“GR Draft“) as part of the efforts to accelerate the energy transition and optimisation of the electricity supply business in Indonesia. GR Draft is intended to replace GR No. 14 of 2012 on Electricity Supply Business, as amended […]

Indonesia’s New Rules for Trade Through Electronic Systems

On 4 June 2026, the Minister of Trade (“MoT”) issued MoT Regulation No. 19 of 2026 on the Implementation of Trade Business Through Electronic Systems (“MoT Reg. 19/2026”), which came into force on 8 June 2026. MoT Reg. 19/2026 replaces and revokes MoT Regulation No. 31 of 2023 on Business Licensing, Advertising, Guidance, and Supervision […]

Indonesian Ethics on Artificial Intelligence

The Government of Indonesia is preparing a draft Presidential Regulation on Ethics of Artificial Intelligence dated 27 January 2026 (“Draft AI Ethics Regulation”). If enacted into regulation in its current form, it would introduce a national ethics framework for the development, deployment, and use of Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) in Indonesia. The Draft AI Ethics Regulation […]

L&E Global Employment Law Tracker – April 2026

We are pleased to present you with the Employment Law Tracker for April 2026, a collaboration with L&E Global. The monthly bulletin specifically designed to help employers stay up-to-date on the latest global workplace trends. Explore the key issues to watch for Indonesia in the full tracker here.

Entry into the Energy Conservation Business – Overview on Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Regulation No. 1 of 2026 on Energy Conservation Service Business

On 5 January 2026, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (“MoEMR”) issued MoEMR Regulation No. 1 of 2026 on Energy Conservation Service Business (“MoEMR Reg. 1/2026”). This regulation strengthens the regulatory framework for energy conservation established under Government Regulation No. 33 of 2023 on Energy Conservation (“GR 33/2023”), by providing further technical details, including […]

L&E Global Employment Law Tracker – March 2026

We are pleased to present you with the Employment Law Tracker for March 2026, a collaboration with L&E Global. The monthly bulletin specifically designed to help employers stay up-to-date on the latest global workplace trends. Explore the key issues to watch for Indonesia in the full tracker here.

New Regulated Lists of Goods Restricted from Import – Minister of Trade Regulation No. 47 of 2025 on Goods Subject to Import Limitation

The Minister of Trade (“MoT”) has recently issued MoT Regulation No. 47 of 2025 on Goods Subject to Import Limitation (“MoT Reg. 47/2025”), which took effect on 1 January 2026. This regulation is a new basis for Indonesia’s import restrictions, which revokes the previous regulation regarding importation restrictions under MoT Regulation No. 18 of 2021 […]

Indonesian Market Insights – First Half of 2025

As we enter the second half of 2025, we provide a brief look at the Indonesian market condition, allowing readers to better understand the Indonesian legal landscape and identify its strengths and deficiencies. Our new series of Indonesian Market Insights for this month of June 2025 covers four main issues, which are, (i) Investment, (ii) […]

NLP Legal Insight April 2025 – General Legal Guide for Doing Business in Indonesia

Navigating Indonesia’s business landscape requires a solid understanding of its regulatory framework. Our latest guide provides key insights into business entities, taxation, corporate compliance, employment, dispute resolution, and restructuring—helping investors and businesses operate smoothly. Whether you’re expanding, investing, or setting up a business in Indonesia, this guide equips you with essential legal knowledge to stay […]