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Mandatory Disclosure of Beneficial Ownership for Indonesian Companies

16 March 2026 by IABF Law Firm - Indonesia

The concept of beneficial ownership has become an essential component of modern corporate governance, aimed at increasing transparency regarding individuals who ultimately control or benefit from a corporation. In Indonesia, this principle is reinforced through Minister of Law and Human Rights Regulation No. 2 of 2025 on the Verification and Supervision of Corporate Beneficial Owners (“Regulation 2/2025”) and Minister of Law and Human Rights Regulation No. 49 of 2025 concerning Requirements and Procedures for the Establishment, Amendment, and Dissolution of Limited Liability Companies (“Regulation 49/2025”).

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From Stage to Strategic Asset: How the “AGAK LAEN” Trademark Demonstrates the Value of Intellectual Property Registration

22 January 2026 by Am Badar & Am Badar - Indonesia

n the creative industry, names are often born from spontaneity, innovation, and originality. However, few recognize that a popular name without legal protection represents a missed opportunity. The success of Agak Laen: Menyala Pantiku! illustrates that a name is not merely a film title, it is a legal and economic asset when protected as a registered trademark.

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Indonesia: Conclusion of Capital Alliance and Strategic Partnership with LegalOn Technologies⁠, Inc⁠.

20 August 2025 by Makarim & Taira S - Indonesia

Mori Hamada and LegalOn Technologies⁠, Inc⁠. (⁠headquarters⁠: Shibuya Ward⁠, Tokyo⁠, Japan⁠; Representative Director⁠, Executive Officer and CEO⁠: Nozomu Tsunoda⁠) started a business alliance in April 2024 and Mori Hamada started providing content* to “⁠LegalOn Cloud⁠” “⁠in September 2024⁠. We have now concluded a new strategic partnership in conjunction with a capital alliance⁠.

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Indonesia: Conclusion of Capital Alliance and Strategic Partnership with LegalOn Technologies⁠, Inc⁠.

20 August 2025 by Makarim & Taira S - Indonesia

Mori Hamada and LegalOn Technologies⁠, Inc⁠. (⁠headquarters⁠: Shibuya Ward⁠, Tokyo⁠, Japan⁠; Representative Director⁠, Executive Officer and CEO⁠: Nozomu Tsunoda⁠) started a business alliance in April 2024 and Mori Hamada started providing content* to “⁠LegalOn Cloud⁠” “⁠in September 2024⁠. We have now concluded a new strategic partnership in conjunction with a capital alliance⁠.

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Indonesia: Indonesia’s Rising Offshore Loans: Legal Rules for Foreign Lenders

20 August 2025 by Makarim & Taira S - Indonesia

Indonesia’s government is borrowing more from foreign lenders, at a faster rate than usual. By April 2025, offshore loans had already increased over 6% compared to the end of last year. With more borrowing expected, foreign lenders need to understand the legal preconditions the government must follow before any loan agreements can be signed and disbursed.

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Indonesia: Indonesia’s Rising Offshore Loans: Legal Rules for Foreign Lenders

20 August 2025 by Makarim & Taira S - Indonesia

Indonesia’s government is borrowing more from foreign lenders, at a faster rate than usual. By April 2025, offshore loans had already increased over 6% compared to the end of last year. With more borrowing expected, foreign lenders need to understand the legal preconditions the government must follow before any loan agreements can be signed and disbursed.

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Indonesia: Indonesia Tightens Police Oversight for Foreign Journalists and Researchers

19 June 2025 by Makarim & Taira S - Indonesia

The Indonesian National Police has issued a new regulation that allows officers to issue clearance letters (“Police Certificate”) for certain activities by foreign nationals in Indonesia, particularly those involving journalism and research.

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Indonesia: Indonesia Tightens Police Oversight for Foreign Journalists and Researchers

19 June 2025 by Makarim & Taira S - Indonesia

The Indonesian National Police has issued a new regulation that allows officers to issue clearance letters (“Police Certificate”) for certain activities by foreign nationals in Indonesia, particularly those involving journalism and research.

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DEAL OF THE MONTH - May 2025

21 May 2025 by asialaw

asialaw's Deal of the Month for May 2025 is...

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LAWYER OF THE MONTH - MAY 2025

21 May 2025 by asialaw

asialaw's Lawyer of the Month for May 2025 is...