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…
Legal Insight Indonesia has recently revised its visa-free entry policy by limiting visa-free access to a smaller group of countries while requiring many foreign nationals to obtain a Visa on Arrival or another appropriate visa before entering the country. Although…
The Government of Indonesia has implemented a significant revision to its visa-free entry policy, reducing the number of countries eligible for Visa-Free Visit facilities and reinforcing a more selective immigration framework based on reciprocity, national interest, tourism, investment, and immigration…
Indonesia has issued Minister of Forestry Regulation No. 6 of 2026, an implementing regulation under Presidential Regulation No. 110 of 2025, strengthening the legal and operational framework for carbon trading in the forestry sector. This regulation replaces MOEF Regulation No.…
Peraturan Pemerintah Nomomor 20 Tahun 2026 (PP 20 of 2026): What UMKM Business Owners Need to Know About Indonesia’s New Final Income Tax Rules (PPh)? The Government of Indonesia recently issued Government Regulation No. 20 of 2026 (“PP 20/2026”), which…
Indonesia’s export governance landscape is undergoing a significant transformation. Government Regulation No. 24 of 2026 introduces a new export centralization framework that is expected to reshape the export of designated strategic natural resources through the involvement of appointed state-owned enterprises…
