Incorporation of Foreign Company Investment (PMA Company) in Indonesia
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 investment (so called “PMA Company”) in Indonesia may only conducted in form of a limited liability company, being established and existed under the Indonesian laws […]
Children Born Out of Wedlock
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 to the child born outside the marriage of the two parents. As such, these children do not have any legal claim against their biological fathers, […]
The Validity of Marriage
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 to pay attention to the legal issues. If something happen down the line, lack of legal requirements in your marriage will put you into unfavorable […]
Prenuptial Agreement in Indonesia
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, when faced with negotiating a premarital agreement, they realize that not only do they have to decide what will happen to them when they divorce […]
Mixed-Marriage in Indonesia
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 people in Indonesia subject to different laws as result of difference in citizenship and one of the parties is an Indonesian citizen”. (Article 57, the […]
Mixed-Marriage Legal Services
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 the line. It’s down hill if you do. Our Indonesian law firm will assist you in related legal issues which might arise in your marriage, […]
Multiple Entry Business Visa
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 even a Social Visit Visa. Multiple entry visa is valid for several entries into Indonesia and is available only for business purposes for a maximum […]
Indonesian Visa Applications
General A visa of the Republic of Indonesia is issued in the form of a sheet of paper attached to a passport. The type of visa issued shall be based on the visa application. Visa application may be done by proxy, except for Diplomatic or Service Visa applications. A visa application should be submitted to […]
Marriage and Its Legal Implications
A married couple has the glorious obligation to maintain a household that becomes the principles and structure of any community. The rights and obligations of a wife is equal with those of her husband in any household life and social interaction in the community. A husband is the head of a family, while the wife […]
Indonesian Citizenship for Your Mixed-Child
Double Citizenship under the New Law: Acquiring Indonesian Citizenship for Child Born in the Mixed-Marriage General Overview The new Indonesian citizenship law considered as landmark on citizenship. It provides for, among others, children from mixed-marriage to have dual citizenship until they reach 18 years of age or more when they have to choose one citizenship, […]