Foreign Investment Approvals
Overview
As an Indonesian law firm, we are obviously very much at home in our own jurisdiction, and so are able to make you feel at home as well. We know how things work in Indonesia, and have excellent relations with all the relevant government and regulatory agencies. That, plus our recognised expertise and experience in restructuring, M&A, banking & finance, capital markets and other practice areas, as well as in-depth knowledge across a wide range of industries, means that you need look no further than AHP to ensure the success of your proposed investment in Indonesia.
We provide a full suite of Foreign Direct Investment (“FDI”) services at both the internal corporate and external regulatory levels, and go out of our way to ensure that we play an integral and valuable role in the planning and execution of your venture. We advise on the establishment of foreign investment companies, permanent business establishments, subsidiaries and joint ventures under the Indonesian FDI regime, merger & acquisition issues, foreign ownership caps in various economic sectors, manpower matters, regulatory and environmental compliance, land acquisition, taxation issues – in fact, everything you will need to get your venture off the ground and to keep it running smoothly throughout the investment lifecycle.
Experience highlights:
- Representing the world’s biggest cement company in its acquisition of an Indonesian cement producer.
- Advising a Malaysian bank on its proposed acquisition of an Indonesian bank.
- Representing one of Asia’s biggest retailers in its proposed acquisition of an Indonesian supermarket chain.
- Advising a major Netherlands-based bank on its takeover of two Indonesian banks.
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Recognition
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"Assegaf Hamzah & Partners’ tax practice provides comprehensive assistance on a wide range of tax and customs matters for domestic and multinational clients. Their expertise includes international tax, investment structuring, tax dispute resolutions, transfer pricing, customs, and tax implications of mergers and acquisitions."Chambers Asia-Pacific (2025)
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"Maintains a strong reputation for its handling of Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia-related matters."Chambers Asia-Pacific (2024)
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"Offers in-depth legal expertise in trade matters concerning South-East Asian countries. The team excels in a range of areas, including anti-dumping, export controls, sanctions and the structuring of trade flows, as well as handling customs regulatory compliance for international companies operating across a number of sectors, with particular expertise in the energy, technology, consumer goods and finance spaces."Chambers Asia-Pacific (2024)
The corporate team advises major Indonesian clients and prominent international companies on joint ventures, foreign direct investment and private equity."
Chambers Asia-Pacific (2025)