This article provides a practical overview of Indonesian real estate law, examining land rights regimes, spatial planning, licensing requirements, and key legal considerations in property development.
Introduction Indonesia is the largest archipelagic country in the world which has more than 17.000 islands. The islands scattered in Indonesia do not necessarily become the right of the indigenous people of these islands. According to Article 2 paragraph (1) of Law...
Background On June 14 2016, Government of Republic of Indonesia issued the Presidential Regulation No. 51 of 2016 on Coastal Border (“Perpres No. 51/2016”). Perpres No. 51/2016 was promulgated to implement the provisions of Article 31 paragraph (3) of Law No. 27 of...
Background On 21 March 2016, Minister of Agrarian and Spatial Layout/Head of National Land Agency has issued the Minister of Agrarian and Spatial Layout/Head of National Land Agency Regulation No. 17 of 2016 on the Management of Land in Coastal Areas and Small Islands...