BPH Migas Sets Fixed Reporting Deadlines for Natural Gas Pipeline Regulatory Accounts
The Downstream Oil and Gas Regulatory Agency (Badan Pengatur Hilir Minyak dan Gas Bumi, or “BPH Migas”) has issued Regulation No. 4 of 2026 on Regulatory Accounts for Business Entities Engaged in Natural Gas Pipeline Transportation (“Regulation 4/2026”). The regulation replaces and repeals BPH Migas Regulation No. 21/P/BPH MIGAS/III/2011 (“Regulation 21/2011”). It was stipulated on […]
Environmental Supervision in Business Zones Is Overhauled
About the Regulation Minister of Environment/Head of the Environmental Control Agency Regulation No. 14 of 2026 governs the supervision of Detailed Environmental Management Plans (Rencana Pengelolaan Lingkungan Hidup or RKL) and Detailed Environmental Monitoring Plans (Rencana Pemantauan Lingkungan Hidup or RPL), collectively referred to as Detailed RKL-RPL, as well as environmental administrative sanctions in zones. […]
Indonesia’s New Halal Guidelines for Retail Sales: What Businesses Need to Prepare
Indonesia’s halal compliance framework extends beyond the products on store shelves to the way retailers receive, store, display and sell them. BPJPH Head Decree No. 376 of 2026 introduces guidelines for implementing the Halal Product Assurance System for sales services, with practical implications for supermarkets, pharmacies, cosmetics retailers and businesses selling through electronic commerce. A […]
Indonesia Amends Labour Inspection Procedures Under Minister of Manpower Regulation No. 15 of 2026
The amendment introduces working-day deadlines, expands the scope of entitlement determinations, and creates a new route for provincial OSH certificates. Minister of Manpower Regulation No. 15 of 2026 (“MOMR 15/2026”) amends Minister of Manpower Regulation No. 11 of 2026 on Labour Inspection Procedures (“MOMR 11/2026”). It was enacted on 8 October 2026, promulgated on 12 […]
Mandatory Halal Certification Extended to 2028: Additional Time for Imported Products, Cosmetics, and Herbal Medicines
Government Regulation Number 40 of 2026, which amends Government Regulation Number 42 of 2024 on the Implementation of Halal Product Assurance, was promulgated on 14 October 2026 and published in the State Gazette of 2026 Number 156. Effective as of the date of its promulgation, the Regulation introduces amendments to Articles 160 and 161 of […]
BI Tightens Oversight of Natural Resource Export Proceeds Under New DHE SDA Rules
Expanded cross-agency coordination brings closer scrutiny of exporters, designated banks and export documentation Bank Indonesia (“BI”) has strengthened its supervision of foreign exchange proceeds from natural resource exports (Devisa Hasil Ekspor dari Barang Ekspor Sumber Daya Alam “DHE SDA”) through the issuance of Bank Indonesia Regulation No. 8 of 2026 (“BI Regulation 8/2026”). The regulation […]
Indonesia Introduces New Opportunity for Taxpayers to Obtain Administrative Tax Sanction Relief
Businesses with outstanding tax liabilities may now have a new opportunity to reduce or eliminate certain administrative tax sanctions. The Indonesian Government has recently introduced a tax relief framework through Minister of Finance Regulation No. 71 of 2026 (“PMK 71/2026”) and Director General of Taxes Decision No. KEP-239/PJ/2026 (“KEP-239/2026”). The policy is intended to encourage […]
Indonesia Implements New VAT Collection Mechanism for Cross Border Digital Transactions
The Indonesian Government has officially implemented a new mechanism for collecting Value Added Tax (“VAT”) on certain cross-border digital transactions through the VAT Collection System for Cross-Border Digital Transactions (Sistem Pemungutan Pajak atas Transaksi Digital Luar Negeri or “SPP-TDLN”), with implementation commencing on 25 September 2026. The mechanism is based on Minister of Finance Regulation […]
Indonesia Tightens Data Privacy Rules With Government Regulation Number 33 of 2026
Introduction Following the issuance of Government Regulation No. 33 of 2026 on the Implementation of Law No. 27 of 2022 on Personal Data Protection (”GR 33/2026”), Indonesia has significantly expanded its operational personal data protection framework. While Law No. 27 of 2022 on Personal Data Protection (”PDP Law”) established the principal rights of Personal Data […]
Mount Anak Krakatau Eruption: Practical Considerations for Businesses Operating in West Java
CLIENT ALERT Mount Anak Krakatau Eruption: Practical Considerations for Businesses Operating in West Java. Introduction At Saka Wibisono & Partners, we recognise that legal and regulatory developments are not the only events capable of affecting business operations. Natural disasters, public health measures, and government emergency responses may also have significant implications for employers, workplace safety, […]