Blog Category: Legal Updates

Indonesia’s Green Investment: Regulations and Incentives for Renewable Energy, Electric Vehicles, and Green Infrastructure

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As Indonesia moves forward with its renewable energy transition, the country’s legal and regulatory landscape continues to evolve. The government is actively developing a policy framework to meet its clean energy goals, supported by a mix of financial and non-financial incentives. For investors and stakeholders, understanding these changing regulations from a legal perspective is essential … Indonesia’s Green Investment: Regulations and Incentives for Renewable Energy, Electric Vehicles, and Green Infrastructure

Indonesia Updates Legal Association Framework with New MOL Regulation

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The Indonesian government, through the Ministry of Law (“MOL”), has issued Regulation No. 18 of 2025 (“MOL Reg 18/2025”), which replaces Ministry of Law and Human Rights Regulation No. 3 of 2016, as amended by Regulation No. 10 of 2019 (“MOLHR Reg 3/2016”) concerning the ratification and amendment of the Articles of Association for Legal … Indonesia Updates Legal Association Framework with New MOL Regulation

Navigating Change: Understanding Latest Immigration Guidelines on Stay Permit Applications in Indonesia

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Indonesia’s Ministry of Immigration and Corrections (“MOIC”) has issued new nationwide guidelines for Immigration Offices aimed at reducing immigration violations, increasing oversight of foreign nationals, and improving clarity and consistency in stay permit services. These updates are set out in Circular Letter Number IMI-417.GR.01.01 Year 2025 concerning Adjustment of Immigration Residence Stay Permits (“CL 417/2025”), … Navigating Change: Understanding Latest Immigration Guidelines on Stay Permit Applications in Indonesia

GR 17/2025: Indonesia Imposes Child Protection Duties on Online Platforms

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The Indonesian government has taken a significant step toward strengthening child protection in the digital environment with the issuance of Government Regulation No. 17 of 2025, dated March 27, 2025, regarding the Governance of Electronic System Implementation in Child Protection (“GR 17/2025”). This regulation imposes binding obligations on Electronic System Providers (“ESPs”) – both public … GR 17/2025: Indonesia Imposes Child Protection Duties on Online Platforms

Indonesia Signs Mutual Recognition Agreement with Gold Standard for Carbon Credits

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Indonesia has actively sought collaboration with international carbon standards to strengthen its position in the global carbon market and boost climate finance for mitigation and adaptation efforts. A key milestone in this strategy occurred on May 8, 2025, when the Ministry of Environment / Environmental Protection Agency (“MOE”) signed a Mutual Recognition Agreement (“MRA”) with … Indonesia Signs Mutual Recognition Agreement with Gold Standard for Carbon Credits

Sailing with Certainty: Key Aspects of Seafarer Employment in Indonesia

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As one of the world’s largest archipelagic nations, Indonesia relies heavily on its maritime workforce to support domestic and international shipping activities. To ensure clarity, legal protection, and fair working conditions for seafarers, the Seafarers Employment Agreement, or Perjanjian Kerja Laut (“PKL”), serves as a cornerstone of maritime labor regulation. This article explores key aspects … Sailing with Certainty: Key Aspects of Seafarer Employment in Indonesia

Reporting Timelines for Indonesia’s Fintech Innovators: New Deadlines Under OJK Circular Letter 4/2025

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To align with the implementation of OJK Regulation No. 3 of 2024 on the Implementation of Technological Innovations in the Financial Sector (Inovasi Teknologi Sektor Keuangan or “ITSK”), Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (Otoritas Jasa Keuangan or “OJK”) issued Circular Letter No. 4/SEOJK.07/2025 regarding the Reporting Obligations of Licensed ITSK Providers (“OJK CL 4/2025”). OJK CL … Reporting Timelines for Indonesia’s Fintech Innovators: New Deadlines Under OJK Circular Letter 4/2025

Indonesia Tightens Export Controls with New Finance Ministry Decree

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In a continued effort to streamline and strengthen its export governance, the Indonesian government has introduced an updated list of goods prohibited from export. This move is part of a broader push to enhance regulatory clarity and ensure greater alignment across trade and finance policy. The Minister of Finance (“MOF”) recently issued MOF Decree No. … Indonesia Tightens Export Controls with New Finance Ministry Decree

Employment Law Updates from Indonesia and the World – Q1 2025

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SSEK Law Firm has contributed Indonesia updates to the latest Global Guide Quarterly: Labor and Employment Law Updates from Around the Globe. The guide is organized and published by Littler Mendelson P.C., a global law firm that specializes in labor and employment law. Global Guide Quarterly (GGQ) provides high-level and concise coverage of global labor … Employment Law Updates from Indonesia and the World – Q1 2025