Year Category: 2025

Legal Shift in Indonesian Immigration: New Visa Classifications Take Effect

Effective June 2, 2025, Indonesia has overhauled its visa framework through Minister of Immigration and Corrections (“MOIC”) Decree No. M.IP-08.GR.01.01 of 2025 concerning Visa Classification (“New Decree”). This New Decree amends the earlier classification under Minister of Law and Human Rights (“MOLHR”) Regulation No. 22 of 2023 concerning Visas and Stay Permits, as amended by Legal Shift in Indonesian Immigration: New Visa Classifications Take Effect

Corporate Governance in Indonesia

SSEK Law Firm partner Ira A. Eddymurthy and senior associate A. Charlie R. Malessy have contributed the Indonesia chapter to the Chambers Corporate Governance 2025 global guide. They provide the latest legal information on key aspects of corporate governance in Indonesia, including environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations; decision-making processes; board structure and composition; the Corporate Governance in Indonesia

When Indonesian Counterparties Falter: Legal Remedies for Foreign Investors

Indonesia’s growing economy offers a wealth of opportunities for foreign investors. Nonetheless, as in any jurisdiction, investors should obtain proper advice before entering commercial engagements with local counterparties. Breaches of contract or financial distress – particularly in joint operations, distributorships, or cooperation arrangements – are risks in any jurisdiction and, when they occur, can significantly When Indonesian Counterparties Falter: Legal Remedies for Foreign Investors