The release of bank savings belonging to a deceased customer involves more than verifying the death of the account holder. The bank must also establish the legal basis on which the funds may be released and identify the person or…
Indonesia has taken a significant step toward restructuring the legal framework governing land ownership, control and agrarian disputes.On 22 September 2026, the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) approved the Bill on Agrarian Reform Regulation (Rancangan Undang-Undang Pengaturan Reforma Agraria)…
Understanding Legal Fees, Honorarium, and What Clients Should Expect If you are considering hiring a lawyer in Indonesia, one of the first questions you may have is: How much does a lawyer cost in Indonesia? The answer is not always…
Receiving a demand letter in Indonesia can be unsettling, particularly for a foreign entrepreneur involved in a business or commercial relationship. A demand letter may allege that you owe money, breached an agreement, caused financial loss, or committed an unlawful…
Being arrested at an Indonesian airport can be an extremely stressful experience, particularly for a foreign national who may be unfamiliar with Indonesian criminal procedure, unable to communicate fluently in Bahasa Indonesia, or uncertain about what will happen next. If…
Indonesia continues to attract foreign investors looking to access one of Southeast Asia’s largest consumer markets. However, establishing an export-import business in Indonesia involves considerably more than incorporating a company and obtaining a business licence. For foreign investors, the key…
Indonesia’s growing healthcare sector presents opportunities for investors looking to establish or participate in healthcare businesses, including private clinics. However, investing in a clinic is not simply a matter of establishing a company and obtaining a business license. A clinic…
Indonesia’s criminal procedure landscape has undergone a significant change following the implementation of Law Number 20 of 2025 on the Criminal Procedure Code (Kitab Undang-Undang Hukum Acara Pidana or KUHAP 2025). Against this background, the Supreme Court of the Republic…
SIGMA Law Firm recently joined the Danish-Indonesian Business Chamber’s Annual General Meeting, bringing together members and professionals from across Indonesia’s international business community. As a member of the Chamber, SIGMA is grateful for the opportunity to participate in these gatherings,…
Starting on 1 January 2027, Indonesia will implement new requirements governing who may represent taxpayers before the Directorate General of Taxes (Direktur jenderal pajak). During the current transition period, companies may continue appointing representatives under the existing rules, including employees…
