In Indonesia’s dynamic business environment, constant access to expert legal counsel is not a luxury but a strategic imperative. Regulations evolve, commercial challenges emerge daily, and proactive legal insight can define success or mitigate significant risk. Our Unlimited Legal Advice service, part of our broader Legal Retainer & Advisory Services, provides your business with continuous, comprehensive, and on-demand legal counsel across all operational, commercial, and strategic matters you encounter, ensuring unwavering legal support whenever you need it.

This premium retainer service is designed to integrate our legal team as an extension of your own, offering proactive guidance and rapid response to complex issues:

• On-Demand Consultations: Gain immediate access to our experienced legal professionals for advice on any operational or commercial query. Whether it’s a quick question on contractual interpretation, guidance on a new regulatory requirement, or strategic advice on an emerging business opportunity, our team is readily available.
• Comprehensive Operational Support: We provide ongoing legal counsel for your day-to-day business activities. This includes advice on standard operating procedures, internal policies, vendor agreements, customer contracts, regulatory compliance queries, and general business practices, ensuring all operations adhere to Indonesian law.
• Strategic Commercial Guidance: For more complex commercial dealings, we offer strategic legal insights to help you navigate negotiations, assess commercial risks, structure transactions, and understand the legal implications of your business decisions. This includes advice on joint ventures, supply chain agreements, and market entry strategies.
• Proactive Regulatory & Compliance Updates: The Indonesian legal landscape is constantly in flux. We proactively monitor changes in investment laws, labour regulations, tax policies, data privacy acts, and sector-specific rules, providing you with timely updates and practical advice on how to adapt your business to remain fully compliant.
• Ongoing Contract Review & Advisory: While not full-scale drafting, this service includes continuous review of your standard contracts, agreements, and legal documents. We provide expert advice on amendments, renewals, and potential legal risks associated with your commercial agreements.
• Risk Identification & Mitigation: Through continuous engagement, we help identify potential legal risks before they escalate into costly disputes or compliance breaches, offering preventative strategies and solutions.

The Malekat Hukum Advantage for Unlimited Legal Advice:

By securing our Unlimited Legal Advice service, your business benefits from:

• Unrestricted Access to Expertise: Enjoy the confidence of having a dedicated legal team on call, providing instant, reliable advice without the need for piecemeal engagements.
• Proactive Risk Management: Address legal challenges before they become costly problems, ensuring seamless operations.
• Assured Compliance: Stay continuously abreast of Indonesia’s dynamic legal and regulatory environment.
• Cost Efficiency: A predictable monthly fee often proves more economical than engaging lawyers for individual issues, allowing for better budget management.
• Strategic Foresight: Leverage legal insights to inform and accelerate your business decisions, fostering growth and stability.

For comprehensive details on our Unlimited Legal Advice service and to discuss how a dedicated legal retainer can empower your business in Indonesia, please read more, or get in touch with us for a consultation.

Contracts are the lifeblood of any business, governing relationships, defining obligations, and safeguarding interests. In Indonesia’s diverse commercial landscape, having access to expertly drafted and meticulously reviewed agreements is paramount to mitigating risk and securing your business’s objectives. Our Unlimited Contract Drafting & Reviewsservice provides continuous, comprehensive legal support for all types of commercial agreements and legal documents, ensuring every interaction is legally sound and strategically advantageous.

As a cornerstone of our Legal Retainer & Advisory Services, this offering integrates our contract specialists directly into your operations, providing peace of mind and precision:

• Comprehensive Scope: This service covers a wide array of commercial agreements and legal documents essential for your day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives. This includes, but is not limited to:
  
  • Commercial Contracts: Sales and Purchase Agreements, Service Agreements, Distribution Agreements, Supply Contracts, Joint Venture Agreements, Franchise Agreements, Licensing Agreements.
  • Operational Documents: Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), Letters of Intent (LOIs), Terms and Conditions.
  • Employment-Related Contracts: Employment Agreements, Contractor Agreements, Consulting Agreements (excluding complex labour disputes).
  • Property-Related Documents: Lease Agreements (for commercial or residential properties), Rental Agreements, Land Use Agreements.
• Meticulous Drafting: We custom-draft contracts from scratch, tailored precisely to your specific needs, commercial objectives, and the nuances of Indonesian law. Our drafting focuses on clarity, enforceability, and the proactive mitigation of future disputes, ensuring your interests are robustly protected.
• Thorough Review & Risk Identification: We meticulously review your existing contracts or agreements proposed by third parties. Our detailed analysis identifies potential ambiguities, unfavourable clauses, hidden liabilities, compliance gaps, and any provisions that could expose your business to undue risk. We translate complex legal jargon into clear, actionable insights.
• Strategic Negotiation Support: We provide expert support throughout contract negotiations. Our lawyers can advise on optimal terms, represent your interests in discussions with counter-parties, and ensure the final agreement reflects your commercial goals while maintaining legal integrity.
• Ongoing Advisory & Amendments: As your business evolves, so too might your contractual needs. Our service includes continuous advice on existing agreements, assisting with amendments, renewals, or termination procedures, ensuring your contracts remain relevant and legally sound.
• Compliance Assurance: Every contract we draft or review is rigorously assessed for full compliance with current Indonesian laws and regulations, including industry-specific rules, consumer protection laws, and data privacy requirements, shielding you from penalties and legal challenges.

The Malekat Hukum Advantage in Unlimited Contract Drafting & Reviews:

By choosing our Unlimited Contract Drafting & Reviews service, your business benefits from:

• Enhanced Legal Protection: Robustly drafted and reviewed contracts minimise risks and safeguard your assets and operations.
• Operational Efficiency: Accelerate deal closures and business operations with rapid access to expert contract support.
• Cost Predictability: Manage your legal budget with a predictable monthly fee, avoiding fluctuating costs for critical contract work.
• Strategic Clarity: Ensure every agreement aligns perfectly with your business objectives and complies fully with local regulations.
• Peace of Mind: Conduct your commercial dealings with confidence, knowing your contracts are legally sound and professionally managed.

For comprehensive details on our Unlimited Contract Drafting & Reviews service and to discuss how continuous expert contractual support can strengthen your business in Indonesia, please read more, or get in touch with us for a consultation.

In Indonesia’s dynamic business environment, successful ventures often require more than routine legal support; they demand high-level strategic counsel and seamless facilitation to navigate complex initiatives, overcome significant challenges, and execute critical decisions. Our Strategic Advisory & Facilitation service provides exclusive access to our most experienced legal minds, offering insightful guidance and practical support for your most pivotal business endeavours.

This service is designed for leaders and organisations requiring sophisticated legal foresight and hands-on assistance to realise their strategic objectives:

• High-Level Legal Counsel: Gain direct access to our senior legal professionals for in-depth discussions on your most sensitive and complex business issues. This includes advice on market entry strategies, corporate restructuring, major investment initiatives, crisis management, complex regulatory challenges, and strategic partnerships. Our counsel extends beyond mere legal compliance to encompass commercial viability and risk assessment.
• Strategic Decision-Making Support: We act as your trusted legal advisors in critical moments, offering comprehensive legal perspectives that inform your strategic choices. This involves analysing legal implications of potential business strategies, evaluating risks and opportunities, and providing clear recommendations to guide your executive decisions.
• Facilitation of Business Initiatives: We actively facilitate the execution of your strategic projects. This can include:
  
  • Regulatory Navigation: Guiding you through intricate governmental and bureaucratic processes, liaising with relevant authorities (e.g., BKPM, ministries, local government bodies) to secure necessary approvals, licenses, or clarifications for your initiatives.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Assisting in strategic communications and negotiations with key stakeholders, including government officials, business partners, investors, or local communities, to foster understanding and achieve desired outcomes.
  • Deal Structuring & Execution: Providing legal and strategic oversight for complex transactions, such as mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, or large-scale project finance, ensuring efficient execution and compliance.
• Crisis & Dispute Strategy: In times of crisis or high-stakes disputes, we offer immediate strategic legal advice to manage the situation, minimise potential damage, and chart the most effective path towards resolution, coordinating with litigation or arbitration teams as necessary.
• Policy & Regulatory Foresight: Leveraging our deep understanding of the Indonesian legal and political landscape, we provide foresight into impending legislative changes or policy shifts, enabling your business to proactively adapt strategies and capitalise on emerging opportunities.
• Board & Executive Advisory: Serving as external legal advisors to boards of directors and senior management, offering impartial and expert opinions on corporate governance, fiduciary duties, and complex legal challenges affecting the organisation’s leadership.

The Malekat Hukum Advantage in Strategic Advisory & Facilitation:

By engaging our Strategic Advisory & Facilitation service, your business benefits from:

• Elevated Decision-Making: Access to sophisticated legal insights that directly inform your most critical strategic choices.
• Seamless Initiative Execution: Expert facilitation that smooths complex processes and accelerates strategic project implementation.
• Proactive Risk & Opportunity Management: Identifying potential pitfalls and leveraging emerging legal and regulatory opportunities.
• Unparalleled Expertise: Direct access to senior legal counsel with deep experience in Indonesian business and regulatory environments.
• Enhanced Confidence: Proceeding with strategic initiatives assured by comprehensive legal and facilitative support.

For comprehensive details on our Strategic Advisory & Facilitation services and to discuss your high-level business initiatives or challenges, please read more, or get in touch with us for a confidential consultation.

In the fast-paced world of business and personal affairs, unforeseen legal questions or urgent issues can arise at any moment, demanding immediate expert attention. Our Lawyer on Call service provides you with the invaluable assurance of instant legal support and rapid responsiveness for all urgent legal queries or unforeseen matters, ensuring you’re never without expert guidance when it matters most.

As a dedicated component of our Legal Retainer & Advisory Services, this offering ensures that a qualified legal professional is always ready to assist you, providing peace of mind and swift solutions:

• Immediate Access to Counsel: Gain prompt access to an experienced legal professional for urgent situations. Whether it’s a critical contractual query, a sudden compliance concern, an unexpected government inquiry, or a looming dispute, our team is equipped to provide immediate, actionable advice.
• Rapid Responsiveness: We prioritise your urgent needs. Our “Lawyer on Call” service is structured to ensure that your pressing legal questions receive swift attention, often with immediate verbal advice followed by any necessary written confirmation or next steps.
• Crisis Management Support: In the event of an unexpected legal crisis, our lawyers are on hand to provide initial guidance, assess the situation, and advise on immediate steps to mitigate potential damage, secure your position, and formulate an effective response strategy.
• Preventative Advice for Emerging Issues: This service is ideal for addressing questions that, if left unaddressed, could quickly escalate into significant problems. Get timely insights on minor operational issues, employee concerns, or commercial discussions before they become major disputes.
• Strategic Sounding Board: Utilise this direct line to legal expertise as a rapid sounding board for critical decisions that demand instant legal insight. Our lawyers can provide quick assessments of legal risks and opportunities, helping you make informed choices under time pressure.
• Seamless Integration: As part of our retainer services, our “Lawyer on Call” will already be familiar with your business and its ongoing legal landscape, allowing for more efficient and relevant advice without the need for lengthy briefings.

The Malekat Hukum Advantage with “Lawyer on Call”:

By having Lawyer on Call as part of your legal support, you benefit from:

• Unwavering Confidence: Operate with the assurance that expert legal help is always within reach for urgent situations.
• Minimized Risk: Address potential legal pitfalls instantaneously, preventing escalation and costly consequences.
• Optimized Decision-Making: Access rapid legal insights that enable you to make informed and timely choices, even under pressure.
• Operational Continuity: Avoid delays and disruptions that can arise from unaddressed urgent legal questions.
• Predictable Cost-Benefit: Enjoy the security of immediate access, typically covered within your retainer, offering exceptional value compared to ad-hoc emergency engagements.

For comprehensive details on our Lawyer on Call service and how immediate legal responsiveness can fortify your operations in Indonesia, please read more, or get in touch with us for a consultation.

Operating a business in Indonesia necessitates navigating a complex web of licences, permits, and regulatory approvals. Ensuring continuous compliance with these requirements is critical for legal operation, avoiding penalties, and realising your commercial objectives. Our Licence Consultancy service provides expert consultation and comprehensive guidance on all business licensing requirements, renewals, and ongoing regulatory compliance, ensuring your enterprise operates smoothly and legally within Indonesia.

We simplify the intricate licensing landscape, offering proactive support across all stages of your business lifecycle:

• Initial Licence Identification & Acquisition:

  • We conduct thorough assessments to identify all necessary licences, permits, and registrations required for your specific business activities and industry sector in Indonesia. This includes initial business licences (e.g., NIB – Nomor Induk Berusaha), operational permits, sector-specific licences (e.g., tourism, manufacturing, healthcare, IT), and environmental approvals.
  • We meticulously prepare and submit all required application documents to the relevant government agencies (e.g., Ministry of Investment/BKPM through the OSS system, sector-specific ministries, local government offices), ensuring accuracy and compliance with administrative procedures.
  • We actively liaise with government officials, address queries, and monitor application progress to expedite the acquisition of your essential licences.

• Licence Renewals & Amendments:

  • Many Indonesian licences have validity periods requiring timely renewal. We establish a proactive monitoring system to track your licence expiry dates, ensuring all renewals are initiated and completed well in advance to prevent operational disruptions or penalties.
  • We assist with any necessary amendments to existing licences due to changes in company details, business scope, location, or ownership structure, ensuring your legal documentation remains accurate and current.

• Ongoing Regulatory Compliance:

  • Beyond initial acquisition and renewals, we provide continuous advice on maintaining compliance with the terms and conditions of your licences and evolving regulatory requirements.
  • We interpret new or amended regulations that may impact your existing permits, advising on necessary adjustments to your operations or documentation.
  • This includes guidance on reporting obligations, audit readiness, and adherence to specific operational standards mandated by your licences.

• Due Diligence for Licences:

  • When acquiring an existing business, we conduct comprehensive due diligence specifically on the target company’s licensing portfolio, verifying the validity, scope, and compliance history of all its permits and licences to identify any hidden risks.

• Issue Resolution & Appeals:

  • Should you encounter challenges such as licence rejection, suspension, revocation, or disputes with regulatory bodies, we provide legal representation and strategic advice for resolution, including assistance with administrative appeals.

The Malekat Hukum Advantage in Licence Consultancy:

By partnering with us for Licence Consultancy, your business benefits from:

• Assured Legal Operation: Confidence that all your business activities are fully licensed and compliant with Indonesian law.
• Prevented Disruptions: Proactive management of renewals and amendments to ensure seamless operational continuity.
• Minimized Risk: Avoiding fines, penalties, and operational shutdowns due to non-compliance or expired permits.
• Efficiency & Clarity: Streamlining complex bureaucratic processes, saving you time and resources.
• Strategic Guidance: Leveraging our expertise to navigate complex regulatory frameworks specific to your industry.

For comprehensive details on our Licence Consultancy services or to discuss your specific business licensing needs, please read more, or get in touch with us for a consultation.

Compliance with Indonesia’s social security regulations, particularly concerning BPJS Ketenagakerjaan (Workers Social Security), is a mandatory and crucial aspect of responsible business operations for any employer. Ensuring proper registration, regular contributions, and accurate reporting for your employees is vital to avoid penalties and provide essential benefits. At Malekat Hukum, our BPJS Ketenagakerjaan Maintenance service provides comprehensive assistance with all your social security obligations for employees, ensuring seamless compliance and peace of mind.

We simplify the complexities of BPJS Ketenagakerjaan, offering expert guidance and practical support to manage your commitments effectively:

• Understanding BPJS Ketenagakerjaan Obligations:

  • We provide clear explanations of the various BPJS Ketenagakerjaan programmes, which typically include Work Accident Insurance (JKK), Death Insurance (JKM), Old Age Savings (JHT), Pension Insurance (JP), and Unemployment Benefits (JKP).
  • We clarify your employer responsibilities regarding employee registration, contribution rates, reporting deadlines, and benefit entitlements.

• Employee Registration & Data Management:

  • We assist with the initial registration of your company and all eligible employees with BPJS Ketenagakerjaan.
  • Our service ensures accurate and up-to-date employee data management within the BPJS system, including new hires, resignations, and changes in employment status, which is critical for correct contributions and benefit claims.

• Contribution Calculation & Payment:

  • We guide you through the correct calculation of monthly BPJS Ketenagakerjaan contributions for each employee, considering their wages and the applicable programme rates.
  • We advise on the proper procedures for timely payment of these contributions, ensuring adherence to monthly deadlines to avoid penalties.

• Regular Reporting & Compliance Filings:

  • We assist with the preparation and submission of all mandatory periodic reports and compliance filings to BPJS Ketenagakerjaan, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
  • Our proactive approach helps you meet all regulatory deadlines, mitigating the risk of fines or sanctions for non-compliance.

• Benefit Claims Assistance (for Employees):

  • While our primary focus is employer compliance, we can also provide general guidance or support to your employees in understanding their entitlements and the process for claiming BPJS Ketenagakerjaan benefits (e.g., JHT claims upon termination/retirement, JKK claims for work-related accidents).

• Addressing Audit & Discrepancy Issues:

  • Should your company be subject to a BPJS Ketenagakerjaan audit or encounter discrepancies in records, we provide legal support in responding to inquiries, clarifying data, and rectifying any identified issues to ensure full compliance.

• Updates on Regulatory Changes:

  • The Indonesian social security landscape can undergo periodic adjustments. We keep you informed of any new regulations, amendments to contribution rates, or changes in programme benefits, advising on necessary adjustments to your internal processes.

The Malekat Hukum Advantage in BPJS Ketenagakerjaan Maintenance:

By partnering with us for your BPJS Ketenagakerjaan obligations, you gain:

• Assured Compliance: Confidence that your company fully meets its mandatory social security responsibilities for your employees, avoiding legal and financial penalties.
• Operational Efficiency: Streamlining the often-complex processes of registration, contribution, and reporting, saving your HR and finance teams valuable time.
• Risk Mitigation: Protecting your business from disputes related to social security benefits and non-compliance fines.
• Employee Well-being: Ensuring your employees are properly covered and can access their rightful social security benefits, fostering a responsible employer image.
• Peace of Mind: Focus on your core business activities, knowing your social security obligations are expertly managed.

For comprehensive details on our BPJS Ketenagakerjaan Maintenance services or to discuss your specific social security compliance needs for your employees, please read more, or get in touch with us for a consultation.