In a bid to realize a more conducive environment for innovation within Indonesia, the House of Representatives (House) finally passed the Bill on Patents on 28 July 2016. The Bill sets out a new framework for the implementation and protection of patent rights in Indonesia, an area which was previously regulated under Law No. 14 of 2001 on Patent Law.

Plan will require further in-depth study prior to implementation

Board members finally reach agreement on three key points

Most AACC member states have agreed to establish the Permanent Secretariat in the form of Joint Permanent Secretariat

Revisions will aim to create a fairer and more level playing field among the country?s operators so that remote populations can also enjoy access to telecommunications networks

Third Congress to focus on the establishment of an AACC Permanent Secretariat and the election of a new AACC President for the 2016 - 2018 Period

In a bid to provide more resources for taxpayers who are attempting to understand the current tax amnesty, this edition of ILD will discuss the implementation of the tax amnesty and will take a technical approach in accordance with the newly-issued regulations listed above.

New policy package set for completion by second week of August 2016 at the latest

Uncompleted applications can still be processed if they subsequently satisfy all of the necessary requirements

Minister of Finance and National Police Affirm that Taxpayer Data and Information will be Handled in Strictest Confidence