19 September 2025

Welcome to the 2025 edition of HHP's Guide for Investment in Manufacturing in Indonesia. This publication is a practical guide to the legal framework for business and investment in the manufacturing sector in Indonesia, and is an essential resource on market entry, legal, commercial and tax considerations in this jurisdiction. Topics covered in this guide include:

  • An overview of the establishment of limited liability companies and foreign investment rules in Indonesia
  • Manufacturing business lines and licenses
  • Environmental approvals and compliance
  • A summary of Indonesian employment law and minimum wages
  • Taxation and customs in Indonesia
  • Land types and land ownership in Indonesia
  • Antitrust in Indonesia
  • Indonesian local content requirements
  • Data privacy

Guide for Investment in Manufacturing Business in Indonesia



We are a top-tier international full-service law firm with over 100 lawyers, including both local Indonesian lawyers and foreign legal consultants, all of whom are based in Jakarta, Indonesia, and we are uniquely positioned to advise our clients on their entry into Indonesia and the growth of their business. We offer a full-service, one-stop-shop that blends deep local insight with seamless global support. We hope that you find this guide a useful and practical resource. Please reach out to our team if you have any questions as we are always happy to have a quick chat to discuss any issues or questions you may have.