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ICLG: Employment & Labour Law 2026
ARMA Law is proud to contribute the Indonesia chapter to the ICLG: Employment & Labour Law 2026, authored by Merari Sabati, Mikhail Sibbald, and Daffa Abyan. This comprehensive guide explores the shifting landscape of Indonesian manpower regulations, including the latest standards for working hours, the significant expansion of maternity and family leave rights under Law No. 4/2024, and the evolving requirements for corporate criminal liability and data privacy. As the government prepares to enact a new Manpower Law following recent Constitutional Court mandates, staying informed on these updates is essential for every business operating in Indonesia.
Types of Financing Business in Indonesia: An Overview
This Update provides an overview of financing service businesses recognised under the P2SK Law, including multifinance companies, venture capital companies, infrastructure finance companies, IT based peer to peer funding services, pawnshops, and other financing schemes regulated by OJK. It outlines their key activities, regulatory framework, and capital requirements within Indonesia’s financial sector.
From Production to Distribution: Navigating Indonesia's New Film Regulatory Framework
MOC Reg 1/2026 formally integrates Indonesia's film sector into the national Risk-Based Business Licensing framework, introducing licensing requirements, documentation standards, and administrative sanctions across the production, distribution, and exhibition chain. This ARMA Update examines what the Regulation means in practice for production houses, investors, and distribution partners, from pre-production permit obligations and the 3-month commencement requirement, to censorship certification and import recommendation processes for foreign content.
Strengthening the Principle of Territoriality in the Implementation of International Arbitration Following Constitutional Court Decision No. 100/PUU-XXII/2024
The Constitutional Court’s Decision No. 100/PUU-XXII/2024 has officially redefined the distinction between domestic and international arbitration awards by removing the "deemed" status from the Arbitration Law. This landmark ruling eliminates long-standing misinterpretations regarding territoriality and nationality, providing much-needed clarity for the recognition and enforcement of awards in Indonesia.
Debt Collection in the Financial Services Sector: Regulatory Compliance and Personal Data Protection Risks in Indonesia
This update highlights the personal data protection considerations arising from debt collection activities in Indonesia’s financial services sector. While debt collection is a lawful recovery mechanism, financial institutions must ensure that any use, disclosure, or sharing of debtor information complies with the requirements of Law No. 27 of 2022 on Personal Data Protection, particularly regarding lawful basis, purpose limitation, and the handling of data by third-party collectors.
Legal Nature and Rights Attached to Shares under the Indonesian Company Law
Understanding share ownership is the first step in mastering Indonesian corporate law. Our latest ARMA Update breaks down the essentials of Law No. 40 of 2007, covering everything from shareholder rights to transferability.
Navigating the New KUHP and KUHAP: Criminal Law Reform and Corporate Risk in Indonesia
The enforcement of the National KUHP and the New KUHAP marks a significant shift in Indonesia’s criminal law landscape, from a traditional focus on individual liability and purely punitive enforcement to a broader approach that emphasises corporate criminal liability, introduces restorative and negotiated justice mechanisms, and allows for state intervention in corporate governance in certain circumstances.
Procedures for Licensing Supervision in Ibu Kota Nusantara (Nusantara Capital City) under OIKN Regulation 1/2026
OIKN Regulation No. 1 of 2026 is now in effect, streamlining licensing supervision and compliance within Nusantara. This new framework covers risk-based business licensing (OSS), administrative sanctions, and force majeure procedures—providing essential regulatory certainty for all IKN stakeholders.
Film Casts and Employment Status in Indonesia: What Actors and Production Houses Need to Know
This update explains how film casts are classified under Indonesian Manpower Law, outlines the two common engagement structures used in practice, and highlights when a services arrangement may risk being treated as employment, together with the legal consequences of each structure.