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)…
Hidden Risks in Building Compliance: Getting to Know Indonesia’s PBG Framework Read More »
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 This Regulation repeals and supersedes three (3) previous regulations that are no longer in effect, namely:..
Refinement of Risk Based Business Licensing and Investment Regulations in Indonesia Read More »
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…
As Indonesia strengthens its environmental governance framework, businesses particularly in manufacturing, energy, and extractive industries, are facing increasing regulatory expectations in how they manage Hazardous and Toxic Materials (Bahan Berbahaya dan Beracun or “B3”) waste…
Transforming B3 Waste into Business Value: What Foreign Investors Need to Know Read More »
The Ministry of Investment / Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) has issued Regulation No. 5 of 2025 on the Guidelines and Procedures for the Implementation of Risk-Based Business Licensing and Investment Facilities through the Online Single Submission (OSS) System (“Regulation 5/2025”), which came into effect on 2 October 2025…
As part of its recent event, Schinder Law Firm held an insightful dialogue titled “Dialogue on Law and Integrity,” bringing together two of its own Senior Advisors — Prof. Dr. O.C. Kaligis and Prof. Dr. I.B.R. Supancana, among Indonesia’s most distinguished legal scholars…
Schinder Law Firm Brings Together Leading Minds to Reflect on Law and Integrity Read More »
A well-drafted contract is the cornerstone of every successful business. Yet, for many Chinese enterprises in Indonesia, these documents can easily shift from protective safeguards to hidden liabilities. Vague clauses, missing commencement date, or inconsistent language may seem minor but can disrupt operations and expose companies to legal challenges…
Indonesia’s capital market is entering a pivotal phase, marked by a wave of large-scale initial public offerings (IPOs), corporate restructuring, and commodity price fluctuations. These developments highlight both the opportunities.. and challenges that investors and industry players need to navigate in the months ahead.
Chinese enterprises in Indonesia often face significant challenges in managing procurement contracts. Vague terms, imbalanced clauses, and disputes with vendors can disrupt operations and create costly risks. To overcome these hurdles, companies require both a solid grasp of the legal foundations of contract law in Indonesia and the practical skills to apply that knowledge in their daily business activities…
