Who Can File A Lawsuit In Indonesia
A company that believes a business partner has breached a contract will usually want to act quickly. An individual who feels a right has been ignored may feel the same urgency. A foreign investor whose joint venture partner stops performing under an agreement may want to sue immediately, while a shareholder who sees a company […]
Ne Bis In Idem Under Indonesian Law
Picture a company that has gone through the full course of litigation, from the court of first instance all the way to the Supreme Court, and has finally received a decision that is final and binding. Less than a year later, the same company finds itself facing a new lawsuit, or even a criminal complaint, […]
Do Not Use a Power of Attorney Carelessly
A power of attorney is one of those legal documents that most people encounter long before they fully understand it. People use it to have someone collect documents on their behalf, manage bank accounts, handle vehicle registration transfers, represent a company in administrative filings, or appear as a party’s representative in civil court proceedings. The […]
Employee Rights Often Overlooked After Termination
When news of termination arrives, most employees immediately focus on one question: how much severance will I receive? That amount matters. But beyond severance, there are other rights that are equally important and often overlooked, sometimes without employees even realizing what they have missed. It is not only about whether the termination has followed the […]
How to Check a Trademark Before Filing with DJKI
Registering a trademark is one of the most important steps in protecting your business identity. Yet many business owners overlook a critical first step: checking whether the name or logo they want to register has already been used or filed by someone else. Skipping this step can result in a rejected application, with no way […]
Divorce Ends a Marriage Not Your Legal Duties
Divorce does not always end the legal relationship between former spouses. Where children, shared assets, or specific post divorce arrangements are involved, both parties continue to carry obligations that the law expects them to honour. Disputes tend to arise when those obligations go unmet, most commonly around child support, housing arrangements, or the division of […]
New Tax Data Reporting Rules in Indonesia
The Indonesian Ministry of Finance has issued Minister of Finance Regulation No. 8 of 2026 (“PMK 8/2026”), which amends the earlier Minister of Finance Regulation No. 228/PMK.03/2017 on the details, types, and procedures for submitting data and information related to taxation. This regulatory update strengthens Indonesia’s tax data reporting framework and reflects a more structured […]
Choosing the Right Dispute Resolution Forum for Your Business
In the business world, conflicts are almost impossible to avoid entirely. They may arise from contractual disagreements, payment disputes, breaches of cooperation agreements, or investment matters that do not proceed as planned. When a dispute arises, the first and often most crucial question is: where should the matter be resolved? The choice between litigation and […]
Indonesia Personal Data Protection After PDP Law
Every time someone signs up for an app, fills in an online form, completes a digital transaction, or activates a new service on their phone, personal data changes hands. Names, phone numbers, addresses, financial details, even medical records flows through systems that most people never fully see or understand. The real question has always been: […]
Indonesia Opens More Opportunities for Foreign Investors
Indonesia has quietly become one of Southeast Asia’s most attractive destinations for foreign investment, and global businesses are increasingly taking notice. With a massive consumer market, a rapidly growing middle class, and an expanding digital economy, the country is no longer viewed merely as an emerging opportunity. Indonesia has evolved into a dynamic and competitive […]