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Indonesia Reshapes Import Policy with MOT Regulation 16/2025

Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade has issued MOT Regulation 16/2025, overhauling import policies by updating licensing requirements, compliance timelines, and goods classifications to streamline procedures and align with global trade dynamics.

Trade shift with the US — Tariffs In, Duties Out

President Trump announced a new trade deal between the US and Indonesia — the third deal since the introduction of the “Liberation Day” tariffs.

The government has finally codified and streamlined the business licensing process and requirements in Indonesia

The new regulation mandates the issuance of implementing regulations and the adjustment of the OSS system and the Indonesian National Single Window (INSW) system within four months of the enactment date.

Circular Letter 7/SEOJK.05/2025 – A shift toward prudence and transparency?

Circular Letter No. 7 outlines a new set of rules for how health insurance products should be structured and managed.

Regulation on Online Child Safety Issued! New Obligations to Protect the Younger Generation

This new regulation introduces new obligations and prohibitions for electronic system operators in relation to the access and use of electronic systems by children.

MEMR Regulation No. 5 of 2025: Challenges and Insights for New Renewables PPAs in Indonesia

This regulation fills the gap left by MEMR 10/2017, which indicated that a separate MEMR regulation would govern PPAs for intermittent, biogas, <10MW hydro, and waste-based power plants.

The Circle of Life – Highlights of New Reproductive Health Regulation

MOH Regulation No. 2 of 2025 aims to improve access to reproductive health for women and men alike, especially in terms of reproductive health throughout their lifecycles.

Legal status of Girik (and other customary land titles) after 2 February 2026

Landowners are encouraged to register their customary land titles through the PTSL program before the end of this year.

Regulation 36/2024: Paving the Way for Innovation in Indonesia's Insurance Industry

This regulation introduces amendments to several operational parameters for insurance companies, which are highlighted in this alert.

Government guarantee for renewable power projects: New regulation; better legal framework?

MOF 5/2025 demonstrates the Indonesian government's readiness to support the development of clean-energy power plants. In this alert, we focus on government guarantees for renewable power projects under a PPA with PLN.

Sweet, salty and fatty — BPOM draft regulation sets to transform the labelling requirement

This alert will focus specifically on the labelling requirements established by GR 28.

How will OJK's new reporting requirements impact Indonesian insurers?

Indonesian insurance companies must adhere to a revamped set of reporting obligations under Regulation 22/2024.

Recent developments and key insights on bank secrecy

POJK 44 builds on the P2SK Law provisions by clarifying the applicability of the bank secrecy rules and expanding the exceptions to bank secrecy requirements, among others.

The Constitutional Court's Statutory Interpretation of Article 251 of the Commercial Code

Indonesia's Constitutional Court has issues a decision interpreting Article 251 of the Indonesian Commercial Code concerning the cancellation of insurance policies.

Expansion of commercial bank business activities

POJK 26 aims to keep pace with the rapid development of the banking sector in Indonesia and provide legal certainty for banks regarding specific banking products.

Key changes and implications of OJK's new regulation on P2P lending

Given the recent incidents of fraud in the digital lending sector, the need for enhanced consumer protection has become crucial.

The future of financial conglomeration: Understanding the latest regulatory changes

POJK 30 governs the establishment or appointment of a financial holding company, a legal entity tasked with controlling, consolidating and overseeing all of the financial conglomerate's activities.

AI and IP laws – uncharted territory?

Indonesia's current Intellectual Property framework, which was designed before the prevalence of Artificial Intelligence, reveals notable gaps when applied to AI and leaves important questions around protection, ownership and infringement.

Signing of the Mutual Recognition Agreement for Bilateral Carbon Trading between Indonesia and Japan

The MRA is expected to support Indonesia and Japan to meet their climate change mitigation efforts, and also to draw investors into the carbon sector for both countries.

Local content requirements for electricity infrastructure projects get a makeover

Learn more about the features of the new regime and the differences compared to the old regime.

Constitutional Court has issued decision to amend provisions on the non-use invalidation action period in the Trademark Law

The Constitutional Court decided to revise the provisions of Article 74 Paragraphs (1) and (2) of the Trademark Law.

GR 28 unveiled – Implementing regulation of the Health Omnibus Law is finally starting to kick off

This regulation introduces detailed obligations and prohibitions for health actors, including stricter controls on tobacco, digital health, and medical devices.

Secondary use license for copyright of books and written works is now regulated

Regulation 15 stipulates the mechanisms by which authors or copyright owners can obtain royalties for the reproduction of books and other written works, either in digital or nondigital format.

Key updates on medical devices provision

MOH Regulation No. 15 of 2023 requires healthcare facilities to allocate budgets for maintaining medical devices to ensure safety and service quality.

KPPU releases 2023 annual report; continued robust enforcements and Competition Law amendment on the horizon

This transformation builds on KPPU’s 2023 reforms, including updates to merger control, case handling, and bid rigging guidelines, and continues under new leadership.

KPPU revises regulation on handling unfair contract terms cases

KPPU Regulation No. 2 of 2024 revises procedures for handling unfair contract terms to better protect MSMEs and align with regional practices.

KPPU online merger filing portal introduces a new feature - dual nexus assessment

This update clarifies the dual nexus test for offshore mergers, requiring companies to complete a new Q&A in KPPU’s online filing portal.

Unlimited sunshine, limited solar plants quota

Interested solar customers must get themselves ready for a race to apply for the installation of rooftop solar due to the quota system.

Breaking down the second amendment to the EIT Law – new provisions on electronic certificate providers, prohibited contents and mandatory use of Indonesian law

This amendment strengthens digital sovereignty by requiring local e-certification providers and applying Indonesian law to international e-contracts.

Revisiting telehealth/telemedicine post-Health Omnibus Law

The newly enacted Law No. 17 of 2023 on Health ("Health Omnibus Law") introduces telemedicine and telehealth as regulated services, pending further rules from the government and Ministry of Health.

KPPU transitions to new leadership

This transition marks the appointment of nine new KPPU Commissioners, following a performance report by the outgoing leadership highlighting key achievements.

Health Omnibus Law Series: Key Updates on Healthcare Services Provisions

In this alert, we discuss the new restrictions, forms and provisions in the healthcare services sector under the Health Omnibus Law.

Detangling dual listing of Indonesian-listed companies on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange

This MOU promotes cross-border listings between SEHK and IDX, aiming to boost market access, visibility, and funding opportunities for issuers.

Carbon Trading Series – Registration of Carbon Units on IDX Carbon

This set of IDX decrees and circulars establishes rules for carbon unit registration and classification to support Indonesia’s carbon trading framework.

New OJK Rule on carbon trading on carbon exchange

This rule defines carbon unit standards and licensing requirements for carbon exchanges, implementing Law 4/2023 to support carbon trading.

Launching of Carbon Trading on IDX Carbon

This launch marks IDX’s first carbon trading, advancing Indonesia’s 2030 emission goals and implementing OJK Rule 14/2023 through supporting regulations.

Health Omnibus Law series – Key updates on pharmaceutical preparation and medical device provisions

This law consolidates 11 health laws into a single framework, introducing new rules on pharma, devices, and tech while preserving non-conflicting provisions.

KPPU may change its approach in assessing penalties for late merger filings

This signals KPPU’s intent to revise fine calculations using Regulation 44, potentially exceeding the IDR 25B cap under Regulation 57 for late merger filings.

KPPU sets out tests for change of control in M&A deals

This form introduces new tests to assess control changes in non-majority acquisitions, guiding how KPPU evaluates such transactions post-April 2023.

OJK regulation on insurance sharia spin-off finally issued. Questions answered?

This regulation replaces OJK Reg 67, providing long-awaited clarity on the spin-off process for sharia insurance and reinsurance units introduced in 2014.

Clarification of certain provisions of the PDP Law by the Constitutional Court

These rulings uphold the PDP Law’s provisions on personal data processing and national security limits, rejecting constitutional challenges in two 2023 cases.

KPPU provides more clarity on negative impact of anti-competitive behavior

This regulation guides how KPPU assesses harm from monopolistic and unfair practices, reflecting over 20 years of enforcement experience.

KPPU maps out indications of rigged bids

This regulation outlines detailed bid-rigging scenarios, reinforcing KPPU’s enforcement and offering businesses clearer compliance guidance.

KPPU bids to influence policy-making

This regulation enables KPPU to review and advise on government policies that may distort markets, inviting public input to prevent anti-competitive effects.

Competition authority issues regulations on new approach to defining relevant market and paying administrative fines by instalments.

These regulations introduce a new market definition for digital sectors and allow fine instalments, though their legal standing may face future challenges.

Amendment of the Capital Markets Law - New post IPO compliance requirements

This law updates capital markets rules, tightening post-IPO obligations on ownership reporting, material disclosures, and insider trading.

Amendment of the Capital Markets Law - Issues relating to Securities and Public Offering

This law revises definitions of securities and public companies, and updates rules on public offerings, amending the 1995 Capital Markets Law.

The Personal Data Protection Law is Finally Here. What Does That Mean to Your Business?

This law establishes Indonesia’s first comprehensive data protection framework, ending years of fragmented rules and impacting how businesses handle data.

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