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Indonesian Legal Expert Recognised as December's Lawyer of the Month for Key Role in Facilitating Blockbuster E-commerce Deal

16 January 2024 by asialaw

December 2023's Lawyer of the Month is a legal expert who has demonstrated exceptional excellence in their field. This article takes a closer look at their achievements and what sets them apart.

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PDP Law Implementing Regulation Forthcoming, But Data Breach Fines Still Unclear

01 April 2024 by Makarim & Taira S

After multiple data breaches plagued Indonesia in 2023 and more than a year having elapsed since the enactment of Law No. 27 of 2022 on Personal Data Protection Law (“PDP Law”), the government is now preparing to release the law’s first implementing regulation, which will elaborate on fines for data leaks, but the specifics still remain uncertain.

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New Guidance for Initial Evidence Examination for Taxation Crime

27 March 2024 by ABNR - Indonesia

On 19 January 2024, the Indonesian Directorate General of Taxes (“DGT”) issued a Circular Letter of the Directorate General of Taxes No. SE-1/PJ/2024 (“SE No. 1/2024”) as an implementation to the enactment of Minister of Finance of the Republic of Indonesia Regulation No. 177/PMK.03/2022 concerning Procedures for Examining Initial Evidence of Criminal Acts in the Tax Sector which has been effective starting from 3 February 2023 (“PMK No. 177/2022”). PMK No. 177/2022 stipulates several updates which are reflected in SE No. 1/2024 including among other provisions related to (a) the time limit for submitting the initial evidence examination report which must be submitted no later than 1 (one) month before the examination period ends and (b) limitation on the extension period for the initial evidence examination into 12 (twelve) months. In general, SE No. 1/2024 establishes internal technical guidelines for DGT in conducting examinations of evidence of the initiation of tax crimes. This publication aims to provide a preliminary overview concerning the initial evidence examination for taxation crime under SE No. 1/2024.

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SSEK Acts for Tokushukai Medical Corporation Group in Major Cooperation Project in Indonesian Health Sector

20 March 2024 by SSEK Law Firm

SSEK Acts for Tokushukai Medical Corporation Group in Major Cooperation Project in Indonesian Health Sector

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Makarim & Taira S. Appoints Reagan Roy as Newest Partner

15 March 2024 by Makarim & Taira S

Makarim & Taira S., a leading law firm known for its commitment to nurturing top legal talent, proudly announces the appointment of Reagan Roy as its newest Partner.

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Legal Alert: Indonesia – New Merger Filing Regulation

13 April 2023 by SSEK Law Firm

Indonesia’s competition authority, the KPPU (Komisi Pengawas Persaingan Usaha), has issued a new merger filing regulation, KPPU Regulation No. 3 of 2023 regarding Evaluation of Merger, Consolidation, or Acquisition of Shares and/or Assets which May Result in Monopolistic Practices and/or Unfair Competition (“KPPU Reg 3/2023”). Because this regulation is so new, certain provisions may require further clarification. Nonetheless, based on the text of the regulation, the following appear to be the biggest changes under KPPU Reg 3/2023

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New Financial Sector Omnibus Law: Capital Market, Money Market, and Forex Market

27 March 2023 by Makarim & Taira S - Indonesia

Our dedicated series on the P2SK Law continues with our latest Advisory, which explores the changes brought by Chapter V, amending the Capital Market, Money Market, and Forex Market. Following the enactment of the P2SK Law, we can expect many new implementing regulations in the financial sector. Participants in the financial markets should anticipate compliance changes and prepare to quickly adapt to any necessary adjustments.

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Overview of Private Investment to Indonesia’s New Capital City: Ibu Kota Nusantara (IKN)

27 March 2023 by Makarim & Taira S - Indonesia

The Government of Indonesia moves forward the development of Indonesia’s new capital city, namely Ibu Kota Nusantara (“IKN”) by issuing several underlying regulations to date in effort to encourage the participation of private sector in accelerating the infrastructure development of the IKN. One of them being the groundworks to implement the public-private partnerships in such development. With a total cost estimate of more than IDR460 trillion (or approximately USD30 billion), the five-stages development of IKN is targeted to be 80% funded from non-State Budget and therefore can be expected to attract private investors participation in it. This advisory provides an overview of the funding schemes and private sector participation in the development of IKN.

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Personal Data Protection Law: Cross-Border Transfer Requirements

24 March 2023 by Makarim & Taira S - Indonesia

Following our previous Advisory on Indonesia’s long-awaited Law No. 27 of 2022 on Personal Data Protection (the “PDP Law”) (view the Advisory here), this Advisory focuses on the transfer of personal data from Indonesia to other countries (cross-border transfers). The PDP Law is binding on all parties that process or control personal data in or outside Indonesia with a legal impact in Indonesia or on Indonesian data subjects. Companies must comply with the PDP Law to protect the rights of data subjects during cross-border data transfers. Full compliance is required by October 17, 2024, with a two-year transitional period as of the law's enactment.

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New Financial Sector Omnibus Law: Financing Service Businesses

28 February 2023 by Makarim & Taira S - Indonesia

Continuing on from our first advisory on the P2SK Law, we delve deeper into its provisions with a specific focus on Chapter X, which covers finance services businesses. This chapter applies to a variety of entities involved in finance services, including those providing peer-to-peer lending services, and aligns with the P2SK Law's aim of promoting technological innovation in finance services while protecting consumers.