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If you are looking to hire foreigners to work for your company in Indonesia, you need to familiarise yourself with a guideline called SEMA No. 1. The 41-page SEMA No. 1 consists of new policies that Indonesian courts must exercise when dealing with civil, criminal, military and religious issues. It also contains the policies of …
If you are looking to buy a house in Indonesia, you need to familiarise yourself with what is called a sale and purchase agreement. Because of the rapid population growth and increased demand of housing and real estate, the sale and purchase of property is conducted via the form of reservation even when the house …
There has never been a better time for setting up a company in Indonesia. It is a statement that has held true over the years and will still remain legit now and in the future. Indonesia is one of the important business hubs in Southeast Asia and it has now transformed itself into one of …
In Indonesia, a merger and acquisition (M&A) is done to stimulate growth, increase market share, influence supply chains or to gain competitive advantages. The process is performed through the consolidation of companies or assets. M&A transactions were significantly active between 2016 and 2018. In 2016, there were 71 M&A deals in Indonesia with a total …
Getting married is the dream of many people. However, relationships may be complicated, and marriage cannot be a guarantee that your relationship with your partner will always work out the way you want it to. There will be times when your marriage is in question or does not work out anymore, and you want to …
Outsourcing your customer service to a competent service provider can help you keep up with your customers’ expectations. You are building your business empire and setting the best goals for your company in Indonesia. One of the most important things you need to fulfill is to have an efficient customer service in place that satisfies …
When talking about mixed marriage in Indonesia, there are plenty of things to learn and understand. For example, if an Indonesian citizen marries a foreign citizen, the Indonesian counterpart may lose their right to hold a Freehold Title (SHM) of a piece of land since their foreign counterpart does not have the right to hold …
Before jumping into buying a piece of land in Bali, or anywhere else in Indonesia for that matter, you must conduct land due diligence to at least determine that the land seller is the legal owner and has the sole selling rights. We tell you why. Bali has long been a desirable destination for many …
If you are thinking of entering a contract with a new partner, or are considering a merger in Indonesia, doing your share of homework such as engaging in due diligence will provide you with the confidence and knowledge that you need to get the most out of the deal. Due diligence is an important part …
Many startups expanding to Indonesia make the mistake of establishing a company without getting professional legal advice. They usually overlook the importance of legal compliance as once they have a great idea, they are busy focusing on getting their products or services out into the market the soonest possible. We agree that products or services …
As a business owner, you should know that business deals in Indonesia cannot be based simply on a promise or a simple handshake. If you run your business solely on verbal trust, you are leading your business to unwanted danger. A thorough and well-written commercial contract is undoubtedly necessary in Indonesia to protect your business …
The Indonesian Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) has enforced its regulation more strictly by imposing fines on companies that fail or late to notify KPPU of a merger or acquisition (M&A) in Indonesia. Under the law of KPPU GR57/2010, all mergers, consolidations or acquisitions that meet certain criteria must be made known to KPPU with …
