New Criminal Law Norms under Indonesia's New Criminal Code: Key Issues for Corporations Operating in Indonesia

Indonesia’s New Criminal Code has been officially enacted and has taken full effect as of January 2026, replacing the criminal law regime that had been in force for decades. The New Criminal Code does not merely introduce editorial changes; it establishes a new paradigm in national criminal law, including strengthening the concept of criminal liability for corporations.

For every corporation operating in Indonesia, a proper understanding of the criminal law norms under the New Criminal Code is therefore imperative. Many provisions now expressly designate corporations as subjects of criminal law, with consequences that may directly affect corporate reputation, business continuity, and even the very existence of the company. Accordingly, adaptation to the New Criminal Code is not merely a matter of legal compliance, but an integral component of risk management and sustainable corporate governance. Find out more about this topic in our Legal Brief publication.

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