Generally speaking, in order to engage in import activities, importers must secure Business License Numbers (Nomor Induk Berusaha/NIB), which also apply as Importer Identification Numbers (Angka Pengenal Importir/API) and business licenses. However, importers that engage in any imports for non-trade purposes must instead secure statement letters that may be applicable for one-time imports or more
All motorized vehicles which are not motorcycles must also be equipped with the following: 1) Rear underrun protection; 2) Side underrun protection; 3) Additional light-reflective equipment; and 4) Emergency-response facilities
Equipment and devices that are categorized as LTE and IMT-2020 encompass SS and BS. Both SS and BS must fulfill the minimum Domestic Component Level (Tingkat Komponen Dalam Negeri/TKDN) requirement of 30% for SS (which will rise to 35% six months after the promulgation of this regulation) and 40% for BS
Foreign citizens staying in Indonesia are required to have guarantors if they hold any of the following permits: 1) Visitor stay permits; 2) Temporary stay permits; or 3) Permanent stay permits
The basis for the imposition of administrative sanctions has now been expanded
Business actors may submit requests for the return of PPnBM in relation to the import or acquisition of motor vehicles for which lower rates of PPnBM apply to the head office at which they are registered and by complying with the relevant requirements and procedures
Producers of processed foods are now required to secure implementation licenses for good manufacturing practices for processed foods (cara produksi pangan olahan yang baik - "CPPOB") instead of the previous CPPOB certificates, although CPPOB certificates that were issued prior to the promulgation of this new regulation will remain valid until their expiration dates
The calculation procedures set under this new circular should be used during calculations of minimum capital adequacy requirement ratios for positions for January 2023 onwards
Foreign citizens who are intending to submit applications for visitor visas must provide proof that they will be able to meet certain living expenses, either for themselves and/or their families while in Indonesia, as required under certain regulation. Said proof may take the form of account statements (rekening koran), bank passbooks (buku tabungan) or deposit statements covering the previous three months, as held by the relevant foreign citizen or guarantor, confirming that the party in question possesses funds amounting to a minimum of USD 2,000 or equivalent
The following electrical products must now comply with the Indonesian National Standard: 1) Electronic power installation systems; 2) Electronic devices; and 3) Electronic utilizer devices