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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.