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
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...
How Foreign Investment and Green Financing Are Powering Indonesia’s Clean Energy Transition
The global shift toward clean energy has become a central pillar of climate policy worldwide. For Indonesia, a fast-growing economy with rising energy demand and significant infrastructure needs. Success in the energy transition depends not only on domestic policy,...
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
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...
Precision Medicine: The Future of Personalised and Effective Healthcare in Indonesia
Advancements in medical science and biotechnology are revolutionising how healthcare systems understand and treat disease. Among the most significant breakthroughs in recent decades is precision medicine, a model that rejects the “one-size-fits-all” approach, focusing...
Geographical Indications: A Pathway for Indonesian MSMEs to Compete Globally
As globalisation accelerates and market competition intensifies, Indonesia’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) face growing pressure to maintain product quality while building a distinctive identity recognised beyond local markets. Many Indonesian products,...
Divorce Between Indonesians and Foreign Citizens: Legal Process, Property Rights, and Residency Rules
Mixed marriages between Indonesian citizens and foreign nationals are increasingly common in Indonesia’s globalised society. Yet when such unions dissolve, the legal process can be complex and requires careful handling. Divorce in mixed marriages involves not only...
Indonesia Ends EV CBU Incentives in 2025: What It Means for Producers and Consumers
In line with its long-term vision of “Indonesia Emas 2045”, literally means Golden Indonesia 2045, the government continues to push for a transition toward environmentally friendly vehicles. One of its key strategies has been to offer tax incentives for electric...
Importing Cosmetics into Indonesia: Key Legal Requirements Under Trade and BPOM Regulations
The cosmetics industry in Indonesia is expanding rapidly, driven by rising awareness of beauty, health, and personal care. In just three years after the pandemic, the number of businesses in this sector grew by more than 77%, from 726 in 2020 to 1,292 in 2024. This...









