Indonesia: Compliance

Indonesia has eliminated copyright registration fees for songs and musical works, reducing costs from $11 to zero in an effort to build a comprehensive national music database. While the policy is expected to significantly benefit domestic copyright owners by encouraging active registration, foreign rights holders may see limited practical advantages as they continue to face enforcement challenges in the country.

Indonesia's National Agency of Drug and Food Control has introduced comprehensive changes to nutritional labeling requirements for processed foods, including the implementation of a color-coded Nutri-Level system for beverages, updated nutrient reference values, and revised serving-size standards. Food and beverage manufacturers, importers, and distributors have until June 2028 to comply with these new requirements. How will these regulatory changes impact businesses operating in Indonesia's food and bevera

Indonesia’s Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH) has issued new regulations establishing clearer procedures for imposing administrative sanctions on businesses that violate halal product assurance requirements.

In February 2025, Indonesia's National Agency of Drug and Food Control (BPOM) took decisive action by recalling 91 illegal and hazardous cosmetics and skincare products that lacked proper Distribution Permits. These products were found to contain hazardous substances, including mercury, which with long-term exposure can pose serious health risks, such as an increased risk of cancer.

The Indonesian Ministry of Law has issued Regulation No. 2 of 2025 on the Verification and Supervision of Beneficial Owners of Corporations ("MOL Regulation No. 2/2025")...

On October 15, 2024, Indonesia issued Minister of Industry Regulation No. 51 of 2024 ("MOI Reg 51/2024"), introducing updated safety standards for lighters under the Indonesian...

The Minister of Manpower has recently issued Regulation No.16 of 2015 regarding Procedures to Employ Foreign Workers, which has been in force since June 29, 2015 ("Regulation 16/2015)...

Burma’s Hluttaw, or Parliament, passed a new Foreign Direct Investment Law on September 7.

In November 2009, the Indonesian Directorate General of Taxation issued two key tax regulations (Director General of Tax Regulations Nos. 61/ PJ/2009 and 62/PJ/2009, the "Regulations").