Government Regulation No. 40 of 2021 on the Organization of Special Economic Zones was issued as one of the implementing regulations of Law No. 11 of 2020 on Job Creation. GR-40 is consistent with the changes set out by Article 150 of the Omnibus Law on the amendment of the SEZ Law. The only differences concern the added scope of business lines provided under GR-40. In particular, GR 40 sets out more comprehensive provisions than the general provisions stipulated in the Omnibus Law and offers more facilities in SEZ.

Government Regulation No. 28 of 2021 on Organization of Industry Sector is consistent with the changes set out by Article 44 of Law No. 11 of 2020 on Job Creation. The implementing regulation mainly establishes a new regime of licensing and a new legal framework for future incentives related to the procurement of raw and supporting materials.

In brief On 5 October 2020, the Parliament approved the job creation law (RUU Cipta Kerja, commonly known as the “Omnibus Law”). The Omnibus Law amends a number of existing laws, including the following: Law No. 7 of 2014 on Trade (“Trade Law”) Law No. 39 of 2009 on Special…