Indonesia

Indonesia is Southeast Asia’s largest economy and home to over 270 million people, with increasing purchasing power and digital adoption. Its consumer-driven growth, favorable demographics, and resource base make it a key strategic market for manufacturers, consumer brands, and tech firms. Indonesia’s geographic scale also offers regional diversification opportunities, with industrial zones and economic corridors emerging across Java, Sumatra, and Sulawesi. We assist clients in assessing demand, access, and regulatory considerations across this expansive and varied market landscape.

Indonesia continues to liberalize its foreign investment regime through the Omnibus Law and revisions to the Positive Investment List. Foreign ownership caps have been lifted in many sectors, and investment incentives—including tax holidays and super deductions—are available for high-tech, infrastructure, R&D, and ESG-aligned industries. These reforms reflect the government’s goal of making Indonesia a competitive investment destination in ASEAN. We help investors assess eligibility and ensure compliance across both national and provincial licensing frameworks.

Indonesia’s administrative system delegates significant authority to provincial and local governments, making investment compliance region-specific. Licensing requirements, labor rules, and tax procedures can vary by region, often requiring localized coordination and negotiation. Businesses must also manage overlapping jurisdictions and evolving reporting obligations under the OSS (Online Single Submission) system. Our Jakarta-based advisors work with both central and local authorities to ensure smooth establishment, licensing, and post-investment compliance for foreign enterprises.

Indonesia’s national infrastructure agenda includes large-scale investments in ports, airports, industrial estates, and digital networks to bridge regional gaps and improve logistics. Projects like the Trans-Java toll road, Patimban Port, and Nusantara (the new capital city) aim to unlock economic potential beyond Java. We support clients evaluating industrial location options, site-specific compliance issues, and long-term operational planning for manufacturing, logistics, and distribution across Indonesia’s key economic zones.