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Indonesia Updates Land Valuation Framework through MAASP Regulation No. 3 of 2026
This update highlights the key features of MAASP Regulation No. 3 of 2026, which modernizes Indonesia’s land valuation regime through standardized Land Value Maps, advanced valuation methodologies, and a national digital land value database. The regulation is expected to have significant implications for stakeholders involved in real estate, infrastructure, financing, and other land-based investments.
Navigating OJK Regulation 3/2026: Key Impacts and Compliance Considerations for Securities Companies
Indonesia’s securities industry is entering a new regulatory era with the enactment of OJK Regulation No. 3 of 2026. This update explores the regulation’s key reforms and the strategic considerations for securities companies as they navigate the new business classification framework, capitalization requirements, governance standards, and transition timelines.
ESG Safeguards as Regulatory Requirements: From Voluntary Standards to Legal Obligations in Forestry Carbon Projects
Indonesia’s forestry carbon framework continues to evolve under Minister of Forestry Regulation No. 6 of 2026, which formally transforms ESG safeguards from voluntary certification standards into binding legal obligations for forestry carbon projects. This update outlines the key ESG safeguard obligations under MOF Reg 6/2026, including Padiatapa, community engagement, benefit-sharing, biodiversity protection, and ongoing compliance requirements.
The New Era for Outsourcing in Indonesia: Understanding the Minister of Manpower Regulation 7 of 2026
Indonesia’s Minister of Manpower Regulation No. 7 of 2026 tightens outsourcing rules by limiting outsourced work to six supporting service categories. The regulation also strengthens worker protections through mandatory written agreements, registration requirements, and stricter compliance obligations for user companies. Following the regulation’s implementation, businesses are encouraged to review and adjust their outsourcing arrangements during the two-year transition period to ensure compliance with the new framework.
Navigating Underlying Rights in Work-for-Hire OTT Productions
In work-for-hire over-the-top (OTT) productions, a production house may retain copyright on paper while unknowingly giving away its most valuable commercial rights through broadly drafted clauses. This update examines the four key provisions producers should watch carefully and what they should do to protect their position before the first deal closes.
A Legal Guide to Setting Up a Franchise Business in Indonesia
The establishment and operation of franchise businesses in Indonesia are primarily governed by Government Regulation No. 35 of 2024 on Franchising. In this ARMA Update, we will outline the key regulatory requirements for establishing a franchise business in Indonesia.
OJK Reg 1/2026: What Banks Need to Know About the New Foreign Worker Regulations
The Financial Services Authority Regulation No. 1 of 2026 on the Utilization of Foreign Workers by Banks (“OJK Reg 1/2026”) introduces a more restrictive and structured framework for the employment of foreign workers (“TKA”) in the Indonesian banking sector, emphasizing tighter eligibility criteria, clearer role limitations, and stronger regulatory oversight. The regulation requires banks to integrate TKA utilization into their business plans, obtain prior OJK approval for key roles, and implement mandatory knowledge transfer programs to support domestic workforce development, while also imposing a maximum employment period of five years and enhanced reporting obligations to ensure ongoing supervision.
The Hidden Legal Layer of Film Festival Grants
This update examines the contractual obligations embedded in international film festival grant agreements, including premiere obligations, rights encumbrances, and clawback provisions, and considers their impact on financing, distribution, and investor waterfalls. It highlights the importance of reviewing grant agreements carefully to anticipate potential commercial and legal implications.
Wealth Structuring and Succession Planning in Indonesia: A Trust Perspective
While trusts are not formally recognized under Indonesian law, their core objectives can still be achieved through carefully structured domestic and offshore arrangements. This update outlines practical approaches for Indonesian HNWIs to manage wealth, ensure controlled distribution, and align succession planning with applicable inheritance laws.