As cross-border business transactions continue to expand, international arbitration remains the preferred mechanism for resolving commercial disputes. For foreign investors, particularly those from China whose commercial engagements in Indonesia continue to grow, the enforceability of arbitration awards is a crucial element of legal certainty. Although Indonesia is generally pro-enforcement, challenges may still arise once a foreign arbitral award is brought to Indonesia for recognition and execution…

Featured as a distinguished highlight of a recent event, the signing of books authored by two of the nation’s most respected legal scholars — Prof. O.C. Kaligis and Prof. Dr. I.B.R. Supancana — underscored their continued contribution to Indonesia’s legal development…

The Indonesian Government has recently issued Government Regulation No. 43 of 2025 on Financial Reporting (“GR 43/2025”). This regulation implements Article 273 of Law No. 4 of 2023 on the Development and Strengthening of the Financial Sector. GR 43/2025 applies to business actors in the financial sector…

For many international investors, signing the hotel acquisition agreement feels like crossing the finish line. Yet in reality, it marks the beginning of a far more crucial journey — the post- acquisition phase…

Bali, long hailed as one of the world’s premier travel destinations, hosts a vast array of hotels— from serene boutique villas to five-star international resorts. As tourism and foreign capital continue to surge, hotel acquisition transactions on the island have risen sharply, attracting both local and global investors…

Indonesia continues to stand out as one of Asia’s most promising investment destinations — a country of over 270 million people, a young and dynamic workforce, and fast-rising consumer power. For many foreign investors, expanding a PT PMA (Foreign-Owned Company) in Indonesia is the next natural step toward long-term growth…

As investment from China continues to play a vital role in Indonesia’s property, industrial, and infrastructure sectors, compliance with local construction and building regulations remains essential. One key regulatory requirement for any construction project is obtaining a Persetujuan Bangunan Gedung (PBG)…

Bali’s hospitality market remains one of the most attractive investment destinations in Southeast Asia. Yet acquiring a hotel here is far more complex than a simple sale and purchase. It’s a multi- layered legal and commercial process that requires strategic planning…

The Government of Indonesia, through the Indonesia Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), has issued Regulation No. 5 of 2025 concerning Guidelines and Procedures for the Implementation of Risk-Based Business Licensing and Investment Facilities through the OSS System  (“Regulation 5/2025”). This Regulation repeals and supersedes three (3) previous regulations that are no longer in effect, namely:..

In Indonesia’s rapidly evolving data-driven economy, personal data protection compliance has become a key concern for businesses, especially for business actors operating in technology, e-commerce, and financial services sectors. The recent Constitutional Court Decision No. 151/PUU-XXII…