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Indonesia clarifies music royalty obligations for commercial public spaces

DGIP Circular 2025 clarifies mandatory royalty payments for commercial music use, requiring payment via LMKN to protect creators’ rights. Non-compliance may trigger sanctions, though enforcement and alignment with broader copyright principles need further clarity.

Overview of recent corporate regulatory developments in Indonesia – February 2026

Indonesia’s new regulations update KBLI 2025, reduce PMA capital to IDR2.5B, tighten governance (UBO, reporting), and expand corporate criminal liability. These changes improve clarity but add compliance demands, requiring businesses to adjust structures and operations.

Soemadipradja & Taher advises on the Republic of Indonesia’s USD2.7 billion global bond issuance

Soemadipradja & Taher advises on the Republic of Indonesia’s USD2.7 billion global bond issuance

The new regulation on domestic content levels and company benefit weight calculations

MoI Regulation 35/2025 updates TKDN & BMP calculations with clearer methods, expanded criteria, and 5-year certificate validity. It aims to boost local industry and transparency, while non-compliance may trigger sanctions like suspension, revocation, or blacklisting.

Beyond borders: How the TRIPS Agreement shapes intellectual property protection in Indonesia

Indonesia aligns its IP laws with the TRIPS Agreement, setting global standards for IP protection and boosting legal certainty and investment appeal. Despite progress, challenges remain in enforcement, institutional capacity, and public awareness.

KPPU fines TikTok Nusantara (SG) Pte. Ltd. IDR 15 billion for late & “improper” merger notification

KPPU fined TikTok SG IDR15B for late merger notification in its Tokopedia acquisition due to filing by the wrong entity. The case highlights strict procedural compliance, where even timely but incorrect submissions can lead to penalties.

Soemadipradja & Taher Advises Republic of Indonesia on Its Debut RMB 6 Billion Dim Sum Bond Issuance

Soemadipradja & Taher Advises Republic of Indonesia on Its Debut RMB 6 Billion Dim Sum Bond Issuance

KPPU breaks its record with its latest fines for Competition Law violations

KPPU found Sany Group violated competition laws via discriminatory policies and market control, fining them a record IDR449B (PT SIM IDR320B). Actions forced dealers out of the market. The group has appealed the decision.

Enhancing child online safety: Indonesia’s new regulation clarifies electronic service providers’ ob

Govt Regulation 17/2025 strengthens child online protection by requiring platforms to assess risks, verify age, obtain parental consent, protect data, and provide reporting tools. It applies to all systems used by children, with sanctions for non-compliance and a 2-year transition period.

S&T advises Indonesia on debut AUD 800M landmark Kangaroo bond issuance

Soemadipradja & Taher Advises the Government of Indonesia on its Debut and Landmark AUD 800 million Kangaroo Bond Issuance

Developments in the Google Play Billing case: Jakarta Commercial Court upholds KPPU’s decision

Court upheld KPPU’s decision against Google for monopolistic practices in Play Billing, enforcing a Rp202.5B fine. Google has filed a final cassation to the Supreme Court, its last legal option to overturn the ruling.

KPPU issues a conditional approval for TikTok’s acquisition of Tokopedia

KPPU conditionally approved TikTok’s 75.01% acquisition of Tokopedia despite competition risks. Conditions include no tying, fair pricing, MSME protection, and strict reporting. This reinforces KPPU’s approach of allowing deals with safeguards instead of blocking them.

New franchise regulation alert: accelerating franchise licensing

Regulation 25/2025 streamlines Indonesia’s franchise licensing (STPW) with clearer procedures, a 5-day issuance deadline, and temporary licences via OSS if delayed. It enhances efficiency and legal certainty, requiring applicants to follow updated rules.

An overview of available public searches of fintech licences

Indonesia’s fintech growth drives need for transparency. OJK offers public tools to verify licensed fintech firms, helping users check legal status. This supports trust, accountability, and a safer, well-regulated digital financial ecosystem.

New halal certification procedures: working towards easier public usage

BPJPH’s Decree 80/2024 updates halal certification procedures, with clearer steps, faster timelines, and expanded self-declaration for MSMEs. It improves legal certainty and access, though gaps remain for non-MSMEs under the new rules.

S&T advises Indonesia on JPY103.2B yen-denominated bond issuance

Soemadipradja & Taher advises the Government of Indonesia in a major issuance of Indonesian Japanese Yen-denominated Bonds amounting to JPY 103.2 billion

First to File in Indonesia: Why timing is everything for trademark protection

Indonesia applies a first-to-file trademark system—rights go to the first registrant, not user. Even global brands risk loss without local registration. Early filing, monitoring, and legal action are key to protect trademarks, though well-known marks may gain limited protection.

First to File in Indonesia: Why timing is everything for trademark protection

Indonesia applies a first-to-file trademark system—rights go to the first registrant, not user. Even global brands risk loss without local registration. Early filing, monitoring, and legal action are key to protect trademarks, though well-known marks may gain limited protection.

KPPU greenlights a business cooperation agreement between Garuda and JAL

KPPU conditionally approved Garuda–JAL cooperation, its first joint agreement approval, setting a precedent. The deal must meet obligations on capacity, service, and reporting. This signals greater legal certainty and encourages businesses to engage KPPU in strategic collaborations.

BANI Arbitration Rules 2025 unveiled: Key changes, highlights, and what you need to know!

2025 BANI Rules replace 2022 rules, introducing multi-party/contract arbitration, emergency arbitration, clearer joinder rules, and BANI Chairman as appointing authority. Foreign counsel must now partner with Indonesian counsel; new rules apply to cases filed from Jan 2025 onward.

Indonesia’s competition regulator rules on company secrets conspiracy case

KPPU found PT MI and Yoshida violated Article 23 by conspiring to misuse company secrets, fining PT MI IDR3 billion. However, compensation was denied as losses were unproven and based on estimates, highlighting the need for clear evidence in claims.

2024 recap and 2025 projections in competition & antitrust

Soemadipradja & Taher (S&T)’s competition and antitrust law practice presents an overview of the developments which occurred in Indonesia’s competition and antitrust landscape in 2024 and explores some important trends, as we look ahead to 2025.

KPPU issues landmark IDR202,5 billion penalty against Google for anticompetitive behaviour!

The Indonesia Competition Commission (locally known as KPPU) recently rendered a decision regarding Case No.03/KPPU-I/2024 involving Google LLC (Google) for violating Indonesian Competition Law1 provision regarding the implementation of the Google Play Billing (GPB) system in Indonesia (Case).