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CORPORATE LAW | INVESTMENT

Tomy Winata at Pengadilan Negeri Denpasar: A Case for Investor Legal Certainty

December 3, 2019Source: Liputan6.com

In December 2019, prominent Indonesian businessman Tomy Winata appeared as a witness at Pengadilan Negeri (PN) Denpasar in a case involving alleged fraud and false testimony by a well-known hotel group owner. Winata's public testimony addressed not just the specifics of his legal claim, but the broader principle of legal certainty for investors in Indonesia.

"We are not here only to claim what is owed to us," Winata stated in court, "but to demonstrate that Indonesia offers genuine legal certainty to every investor." He expressed hope that the outcome would serve as a guarantee of security and justice — particularly in Bali — for both domestic and international investors.

This case reflects a broader truth that our firm sees regularly: legal certainty is not a passive condition. It is achieved through active legal advocacy.

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FOREIGN INVESTMENT

Understanding the Foreign Investment Procedure in Indonesia: A Legal Guide

Indonesia is one of Southeast Asia's most attractive destinations for foreign investment, but navigating its regulations requires expert legal guidance.

Foreign investment companies (PMA) may be structured as 100% foreign-owned or as a joint venture. Before proceeding, investors must review the Negative List of Investment (Daftar Negatif Investasi), which identifies restricted business sectors.

The full evaluation and approval process typically takes 10 working days through BKPM. Following approval, investors must obtain implementation licenses including RPTKA and various local permits.

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