In response to an Indonesian Trade Security Committee report that shows that local manufacturers are threatened by the increased import of apparel and its accessories, the Ministry of Finance has imposed a safeguard duty on imports of those products. Minister of Finance Regulation Number 142 of 2021 on the Imposition of Safeguard Duty on the Import of Apparel and Its Accessories became effective on 12 November 2021.

Looking specifically at digitalization, we are pleased to share with you our first in a series of publications, highlighting the key points that should be considered in structuring your companies’ operations. In this publication, we will be looking at investing into, and operating, Data Centers in Indonesia.

The Ministry of Trade (MOT) has issued Minister of Trade Regulation No. 59 of 2020 (“Regulation 59”) which is an amendment to Minister of Trade Regulation No. 118/M-DAG/PER/12/2015 on Import Provisions for Complementary Goods, Goods for the Purpose of Market Testing, and After-Sales Service (“Regulation 118”).

The Ministry of Trade has issued Minister of Trade Regulation No. 59 of 2020 (“Regulation 59”) which is an amendment to Minister of Trade Regulation No. 118/M-DAG/PER/12/2015 on Import Provisions for Complementary Goods, Goods for the Purpose of Market Testing, and After-Sales Service (“Regulation 118”).

This report, the fourth in our Asia Pacific Business Renewal Series, explores how businesses are now fortifying their ESG efforts and pivoting from strategy to action.

This report, the third in our Asia Pacific Business Renewal Series, explores how digital transformation (DX) has become a driving force in business decision making, and how it will shape the business landscape over the decade to come. As companies respond to shifting demand patterns and propel their DX agenda, the conversation turns to areas such as managing emerging risks, creating value from new technologies and aligning DX efforts with business renewal.

On 5 April 2021, the US Court of International Trade issued a significant ruling that overturns a portion of the Section 232 tariffs imposed by President Trump under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (19 U.S.C. §1862).

This report, the first of four in our Asia Pacific Business Renewal Series, will delve into how businesses view rising protectionism, regulatory scrutiny and foreign investment restrictions, and how these views are directly impacting their supply chain strategies.

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.