Sector Brief

Retail & E-Commerce

Foreign ownership rules for retail and e-commerce, PMSE registration, marketplace licensing, and consumer protection compliance.

What's Included

  • Foreign ownership limits in retail (large format vs. small format)
  • PMSE (Electronic Commerce Business Operator) registration
  • KOMINFO electronic system operator (PSE) registration
  • Consumer protection obligations under UU Perlindungan Konsumen
  • Cross-border e-commerce customs and import duty implications
  • Data localization requirements for marketplace platforms (UU PDP)
  • Payment gateway licensing requirements

About This Brief

This brief covers the regulatory framework for foreign companies operating retail outlets or e-commerce platforms in Indonesia. It distinguishes between physical retail formats — where foreign ownership varies significantly by store size and business model — and digital commerce operations, where the PMSE and PSE registration requirements create their own compliance track.

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Regulatory Snapshot

ItemDetail
Foreign ownership — large format retail (>400m²)Open via PT PMA
Foreign ownership — small format / convenienceRestricted — closed to foreign investment
PMSE registrationMandatory for all e-commerce platforms operating in Indonesia
PSE registration (KOMINFO)Mandatory for all digital platforms
Key consumer protection rule7-day return guarantee, Indonesian-language terms required
Data localizationUU PDP requires certain data processed/stored locally

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Delivered as a structured PDF or Word memo. Standard turnaround: 5 business days. One round of revisions included. Priority 2-day delivery available for +$75.

Price Range
USD 99 – 299
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