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Timely analysis of legislative amendments, Constitutional & Supreme Court rulings, BKPM policies, and sectoral decrees affecting commerce and compliance in Indonesia.

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Data Privacy & Technology 13 Oct 2026

Government Finalizes Implementation Regulations for Personal Data Protection (PDP) Law

Data controllers and processors face strict compliance deadlines under Law No. 27/2022. Penalties include administrative fines up to 2% of annual turnover and criminal sanctions for unauthorized cross-border transfers.

Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs & State Gazette Full Analysis

Licensing & Compliance (OSS RBA) 09 Oct 2026

BKPM Issues Updated Guidelines for Risk-Based Business Licensing (OSS-RBA) and Foreign Direct Investment (PT PMA)

BKPM clarifies the IDR 10 Billion minimum investment requirement per KBLI code for foreign direct investors, introducing expedited automated approvals for low and medium-low risk sectors.

Ministry of Investment / BKPM Regulation Update Full Analysis

Civil & Criminal Code Updates 03 Oct 2026

Supreme Court Upholds Validity of Electronic Signatures and Digital Contracts in Commercial Disputes

Supreme Court rules that certified electronic signatures (PSrE) satisfy the evidentiary threshold under Article 1866 of the Civil Code and the Electronic Information and Transactions (ITE) Law.

Mahkamah Agung RI Circular & Jurisprudence Review Full Analysis

Labor & Employment 27 Sep 2026

Ministry of Manpower Enforces Compensation Pay Rules for Fixed-Term Employment Contracts (PKWT)

Employers are reminded that ending or extending a fixed-term contract (PKWT) triggers a statutory compensation payment calculated based on the employee's tenure.

Ministry of Manpower (Kemenaker) Directive & PP 35/2021 Enforcement Full Analysis

Taxation, Banking & Fintech 20 Sep 2026

Financial Services Authority (OJK) Releases Expanded Framework for Fintech Lending and Digital Equity Financing

OJK sets updated capital adequacy requirements, maximum interest caps, and mandatory credit scoring integration for peer-to-peer (P2P) lenders and securities crowdfunding platforms.

Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK) Regulatory Circular Full Analysis

Corporate & Investment 13 Sep 2026

Directorate General of Immigration Expands Golden Visa Program for Corporate Executives and High-Net-Worth Individuals

Foreign investors investing at least USD 2.5 million can secure 5-year or 10-year residency permits with simplified tax domicile and ownership privileges.

Ministry of Law and Human Rights / Ditjen Imigrasi Full Analysis

Labor & Employment 04 Nov 2024

Constitutional Court Ruling on Job Creation Law Labor Cluster: Mandatory Contract and Outsourcing Overhaul

The Constitutional Court issued landmark Decision No. 168/PUU-XXI/2023, partially striking down key labor provisions in Law No. 6 of 2023 (Job Creation Law) and ordering the enactment of a standalone Labor Law within two years. The ruling immediately affects fixed-term employment contracts (PKWT), limits permissible outsourcing scopes, and modifies severance and wage determination rules.

Constitutional Court of the Republic of Indonesia (Mahkamah Konstitusi RI) Full Analysis

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