You and your spouse are foreigners. Both of you have been living in Indonesia for several years due to work commitments. Either your spouse works in Indonesia or being your…
The precise origin of the legal concept of the joint venture (or joint “adventure,” as it sometimes is called) is not known. Some believe that the concept originated in the…
In July 2000, the Indonesian government began to implement the Consumer Protection Law of 1999 by requiring registration of imported food products. Importers must apply for a registration number from…
In Indonesia, every divorce lawyer will have to refer to the 1974 Marriage Law and its implementing rules for divorce and marital dissolution. A divorce petition must be filed at…
Will is the most common way for people to state their preferences about how their estates should be handled after their deaths. It is a legal document containing a statement…
Business activities in Indonesian may be carried-out in the form of a sole proprietorship, a general or limited partnership or one of a various number of corporations. However foriegn capital…
Children born outside of marriage are declared as illegitimate on their birth certificates under Indonesia's 1974 Marriage Law. In Indonesian, the term illegitimate is known as ''Anak Luar Kawin'' referring…
The law on validity of marriage is governed by the 1974 Marriage Law and its implementation rules. Indonesian law has no provision for no-religious civil marriages. The mixed-marriage coupes needs…
A Guide to Incorporate a Prenuptial Agreement in Indonesia Most people think of marriage as the ultimate emotional and spiritual bond. They are looking to a life of happiness. However,…
Definition While previous regulations defined "mixed marriage" as marriage between people in Indonesia subject to different laws", under the Marriage Law, a "mixed marriage" is defined as "marriage between two…
Mixed-Marriage in Indonesia: Legal Services Package Mixed-marriage in Indonesia is always full of legal complications. Mixed-couples should consider legal assiatance from the very beginning in order to avoid hassles down…
General Business travelers who frequently visit Indonesia must consider a Multiple Entry Business Visa (MEB Visa). The visa is much more practial than the standard single entry business visa or…