Lower Capital Rules Boost Foreign Investment Access in Indonesia

Lower Capital Rules Boost Foreign Investment Access in Indonesia

Indonesia has officially reduced the minimum capital requirement for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) through the Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Head of the Indonesia Investment Coordinating Board Regulation No. 5/2025. The policy significantly lowers the...

Telemedicine Malpractice Liability in Indonesia

Telemedicine Malpractice Liability in Indonesia

Advances in information technology have reshaped how medical services are delivered. Patients can now consult doctors remotely using online health platforms connected through the internet. This model benefits both parties by offering convenience, faster access to...

Income Tax Incentives for Workers in Indonesia’s Tourism Industry

Income Tax Incentives for Workers in Indonesia’s Tourism Industry

As part of Indonesia’s post-pandemic economic recovery and its effort to expand employment in labour-intensive sectors, the Government of Indonesia has introduced a fiscal policy in the form of income-tax incentives for eligible workers throughout 2025. On 28 October...

Used Goods Imports in Indonesia: What the Law Allows and Prohibits

Used Goods Imports in Indonesia: What the Law Allows and Prohibits

Under Article 1 paragraph 9 of the Minister of Trade Regulation No. 16/2025 on Import Policy and Regulation (Permendag 16/2025), importation is defined as the activity of bringing goods into the customs territory of Indonesia. Generally, imports aim to meet domestic...