Legal & Regulatory

Navigating Indonesian Law with Confidence

Our Legal & Regulatory services provide comprehensive support for businesses needing guidance on the fast-paced and dynamic regulatory frameworks of Indonesia.

Partner with us to receive assistance in understanding legal obligations, adapting to policy changes, and resolving compliance challenges that affect investment, business operations, employment, licensing, and industry-specific activities.

Legal Compliance in Indonesia

From entering the market under a newly established business to developing your market reach, understanding the country's legal compliance is very essential in ensuring smooth business operations. The nature of regulatory matters in Indonesia is very diverse and wide-ranged. Our goal is to provide hassle-free experiences doing business.

Business Identification Number (Nomor Induk Berusaha/NIB) serves as the required identification for business to start its operations in the country. It is obtained through the Online Single Submission/OSS system and acts as Company Registry. NIB also functions as Custom Identification Number and Importer Identification Number.

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Besides NIB and NPWP, legal compliance in Indonesia also includes the fulfillment of:

Business Licenses

For operational and commercial activities, specific business licenses are required.

Trading Activities Business License (Surat Izin Usaha Perdagangan/SIUP)

For trading company.

Industrial Business License (Izin Usaha Industri/IUI)

For manufacturing company.

Tourism Business License (Tanda Daftar Usaha Pariwisata/TDUP)

For business in tourism industry.

Reach our consultants today for free advisory on compliance requirements for your business activities!

Location Permit and Environmental License (if applicable)

Ensure compliance with specified zoning area for business operations in the country. Activities with impactful outcomes for the environment might require Environmental License.

Certification and Permits

The Ministry of Investment and Streamline or known as BKPM (Badan Koordinasi Penanaman Modal) - Investment Coordinating Board has pre-determined business classification codes, enforcing specific modules of business compliance fulfillment based on the regulations.

Sectoral License

Additional licenses for certain activities may also be required for products-related business.

See our Business License services for further information!

Service Coverage

We assist businesses in understanding legal obligations, adapting to policy changes, and resolving compliance challenges. Our support includes regulatory impact assessments on business operations, compliance planning, internal compliance audit, and strategic advisory for business operations, market expansion, or corporate structural changes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of regulations do you monitor?

We monitor regulations related to licensing, corporate compliance, investment, employment, sector-specific regulations, environmental compliance, zoning, and building usage.

Do you assist during regulatory audits or inspections?

Yes. We help prepare documents, respond to queries, and guide you through the audit process to ensure compliance.

How often are Indonesian regulations updated?

Updates happen frequently. National ministries and local governments issue new regulations regularly, especially post-Omnibus Law. We keep clients informed proactively.

Can you help assess regulatory risks before market entry or expansion?

Absolutely. We provide compliance feasibility studies and submission roadmaps for new business activities, locations, or products. – Contact Us for Free Consultation!

What if my company is expanding the business classification (KBLI)?

We evaluate the regulatory requirements for the new KBLI, advise on risk-level implications, and guide you through the change process in OSS RBA.

Can you support regulatory issues involving multiple ministries?

Yes. Many sectors—manufacturing, food & beverage, construction, energy—require multi-ministry approvals. We coordinate and ensure that each requirement aligns with your business plan.

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