Expertise: Teknologi, Media, & Telekomunikasi

Indonesia Looks to Regulate Private Electronic System Organizers

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The Indonesian Minister of Communication and Informatics (“MOCI“) is working on a draft regulation on the governance of private scope electronic system organizers (the “Draft Regulation“). If enacted, the Draft Regulation would have a significant impact on how electronic system organizers (“ESOs“), specifically private scope ESOs (“Private ESOs“), implement their activities in Indonesia. It could … Indonesia Looks to Regulate Private Electronic System Organizers

Indonesia Introduces New Requirements for E-Commerce Companies

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The Indonesian Minister of Trade (“MOT“) has issued a regulation that seeks to clarify many of the issues associated with doing business in the country’s booming e-commerce sector, while at the same time imposing new requirements on both foreign and domestic e-commerce companies selling goods and services in Indonesia through online platforms. This new regulation … Indonesia Introduces New Requirements for E-Commerce Companies

SSEK Contributes Article on Indonesia’s Move to Tax Digital Goods and Services

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SSEK partner Dewi Savitri Reni (Vitri) contributed an article on Indonesia’s imposition of VAT on digital goods and services to the new issue of Asian-MENA Counsel magazine. Vitri looks at the new Indonesian Minister of Finance regulation on the collection, deposit and reporting of VAT for the use in Indonesia of intangible taxable goods and … SSEK Contributes Article on Indonesia’s Move to Tax Digital Goods and Services

Indonesia’s OJK Introduces Electronic GMS Regulations

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When the Indonesian Company Law (“Law Number 40 of 2007“) was enacted more than a decade ago, it introduced, through Article 77, the possibility of convening a General Meeting of Shareholders (“GMS“) virtually, such as through an electronic platform with video or teleconference facilities (“E-GMS“). In practice, however, the use of E-GMS has been uncommon … Indonesia’s OJK Introduces Electronic GMS Regulations

Prohibitions, Restrictions Under Indonesia’s Personal Data Protection Draft Law

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A draft law on personal data protection (“PDP Draft Law“) has been signed by Indonesian President Joko Widodo and is being discussed by the House of Representatives. Several government officials have been quoted in the media saying they expect the PDP Draft Law to be passed and enacted in 2020. This article looks at some … Prohibitions, Restrictions Under Indonesia’s Personal Data Protection Draft Law

With GDPR as Guide, Indonesia Nears Major Changes to Rights of Personal Data Owners

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Indonesia appears ready to enact a new law on the protection of personal data. A draft law on personal data protection (“PDP Draft Law“) has been signed by President Joko Widodo and is being discussed by the House of Representatives. Several government officials have been quoted in the media saying they expect the PDP Draft … With GDPR as Guide, Indonesia Nears Major Changes to Rights of Personal Data Owners

Indonesia’s New Data Protection Rules Move Toward Passage

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After a number of data breaches underlined the urgency of comprehensive data protection rules, Indonesia expects to pass a data protection law in 2020, despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and associated lockdowns. On January 24, 2020, Indonesian President Joko Widodo signed a draft law on personal data protection (the “PDP Draft Law“). The PDP Draft … Indonesia’s New Data Protection Rules Move Toward Passage

Indonesian Government Imposes VAT on Imported Digital Goods and Services

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Indonesia’s Minister of Finance (“MOF“) recently issued a regulation on the imposition of value-added tax (“VAT“) on intangible taxable goods and services, including digital goods and services, from foreign technology companies that are utilized in Indonesia. These new rules on VAT are contained in MOF Regulation No. 48/PMK.03/2020 regarding Procedures for the Appointment of Collectors … Indonesian Government Imposes VAT on Imported Digital Goods and Services

Indonesia Targets Taxation of Tech Companies to Boost Economy Amid Covid-19

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Indonesia is set to tax tech companies that may or may not have a legal presence in the country, as electronic transactions and the use of streaming services and online telecom apps have increased notably during the COVID-19 pandemic. The legal basis for this measure is the recently enacted emergency bill Government Regulation in Lieu … Indonesia Targets Taxation of Tech Companies to Boost Economy Amid Covid-19