How difficult is it to stay legally compliant while doing business in Indonesia? With a population of more than 270 million people and one of the largest consumer markets in Southeast Asia, Indonesia attracts thousands of new businesses each year, both domestic and foreign. Indonesia is one of Southeast Asia’s largest economies, supported by a…
Registering a foreign company in Indonesia requires careful planning and a clear understanding of the country’s investment and regulatory framework. Over the past decade, Indonesia has revised or consolidated more than 70 laws through sweeping investment reforms, fundamentally changing how foreign businesses enter, operate, and are regulated. Foreign investors often face challenges such as foreign…
Indonesia Strengthens 3TP Connectivity via Pioneer Air Support Indonesia is stepping up efforts to improve 3TP connectivity by expanding pioneer air support across remote and border regions of the country. These subsidised flights focus on underdeveloped, frontier and outermost areas, helping communities stay connected to the rest of the nation. Connecting Remote Communities Pioneer air…
Dear Valued Customers, Welcome to Our December Newsletter 2025 A warm welcome to our final newsletter of 2025! What an incredible year it has been! As we close out the year, regulatory changes across the region continue to shape new opportunities for investors and business owners. In this edition, we highlight key developments in Singapore,…
Companies worldwide are under growing pressure to manage compliance more accurately and efficiently. A survey found that over 70 percent of organisations struggle with rising regulatory complexity, while another study reports that manual compliance work consumes up to 30 percent of a corporate secretary’s time. These challenges are pushing businesses to rethink their governance. As…
Indonesia, among the Asia-Pacific’s biggest economies to date, boasts a population of close to 280 million, with a consumer market that attracts companies despite the regulatory hurdles. Starting in 2019, the government has transformed the existing environment, featuring the Omnibus Law, an internet-based central licensing system, and the opening of over 245 business sectors to…
In Indonesia, the company registration number is no longer a simple one-line identifier. For most businesses, that number is the Nomor Induk Berusaha (NIB), the Business Identification Number issued through the government’s Online Single Submission (OSS) portal. The NIB is the backbone of a broad reform effort that began with the Job Creation Law and…
Indonesia Boosts Tourism Ties with Malaysia and Singapore Indonesia is strengthening tourism ties with Malaysia and Singapore through a renewed marketing push aimed at boosting regional travel and industry collaboration. The Ministry of Tourism recently hosted the Wonderful Indonesia Business Matching Johor Bahru 2025 event, bringing together tourism players from Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore. The…
Indonesia Seeks to Strengthen Domestic Steel Industry Indonesia is stepping up efforts to strengthen its domestic steel industry, with the Ministry of Industry rolling out measures to reduce heavy dependence on imports and attract new investment. Although Indonesia produced 18 million tons of steel in 2024, ranking 14th globally, more than 55% of national demand…
Foreign investment in Indonesia has surged decisively over the past decade. Data from the Ministry of Investment shows that foreign direct investment outstripped 47 billion dollars in 2023, with manufacturing, mining, and digital services accounting for more than half of the total inflows. Indonesia is now among the top markets for foreign capital in…
