Corporate Lawyer on Retainer
for Your Business in Indonesia
Dedicated corporate legal counsel available monthly — covering all lines of business, all sectors, and all major cities in Indonesia. Predictable cost, proactive legal advice, and a trusted legal partner who knows your business.
A legal retainer is an ongoing service agreement under which a law firm provides regular, proactive legal advice to a business client for a fixed monthly fee. Rather than engaging a lawyer reactively — only when a crisis arises — a retainer client has direct access to legal counsel at all times.
In Indonesia, businesses operating across multiple sectors, cities, and regulatory environments face a constant stream of legal questions: contract reviews, employment issues, licensing renewals, regulatory compliance, government correspondence, and commercial disputes. Without a retained lawyer, each issue becomes an expensive, time-consuming one-off engagement.
BLS Law’s Corporate Retainer Program gives your business a dedicated legal team that understands your operations, anticipates legal risks before they become problems, and responds to your questions within 24 hours — in English and Indonesian.
Whether you are a manufacturing company, a property developer, a foreign-owned PT PMA, or a domestic enterprise, our retainer service scales to your needs.
- Predictable monthly legal budget — no surprise invoices
- Lawyer who knows your business, contracts, and history
- Proactive legal alerts on regulatory changes
- Priority response within 24 hours
- Covers routine AND strategic legal matters
- Bilingual (English & Indonesian) legal advice
- Scales up or down as your business grows
- Replaces the need for a full-time in-house counsel
A legal retainer is not just access to a lawyer — it is a strategic business tool. Here is what BLS Law’s retainer program delivers for your business every month.
Contract Review & Drafting
Unlimited review of commercial contracts, vendor agreements, NDAs, employment contracts, and MOUs. We flag risks before you sign.
Regulatory Compliance Monitoring
We track regulatory changes relevant to your sector and alert you proactively — before a compliance deadline is missed or a license lapses.
Government & Regulatory Liaison
Correspondence with OSS, BKPM, Disnaker, KLHK, and other agencies. We handle formal communications with government on your behalf.
Employment Law Advice
Monthly HR legal support: employment contracts, termination advice, severance calculations, BPJS compliance, and expatriate work permit management.
Dispute Prevention & Resolution
Early legal intervention when commercial disputes arise — negotiation letters, demand letters, mediation support, and litigation referral when needed.
Corporate Governance
GMS documentation, board resolutions, company secretarial filings with AHU, and shareholder agreement compliance monitoring.
License & Permit Management
Tracking of all your business licenses, NIB, IUI, environmental permits, and sector-specific licenses — renewal reminders and application management.
M&A & Transaction Support
Retainer clients receive priority access and preferential rates for M&A, due diligence, and major transaction work.
Cross-Border Legal Coordination
Coordinating with foreign legal counsel for cross-border transactions, international contracts, and offshore holding structure compliance.
Our retainer program covers all core areas of corporate legal practice. Every service below is included or available at retainer rates depending on your chosen plan.
Contract Services
Full contract lifecycle support — from first draft to execution and dispute resolution.
- Commercial contract review and redline
- Vendor and supplier agreement drafting
- Distribution and agency agreements
- Franchise agreement review
- Service level agreement (SLA) drafting
- NDA and confidentiality agreements
- MOU and heads of agreement
- Contract termination advice
Corporate & Regulatory Compliance
Keeping your business licenses, corporate structure, and regulatory status in good standing at all times.
- NIB and OSS license monitoring
- LKPM quarterly investment reporting
- AHU corporate filing and updates
- GMS and board resolution documentation
- Shareholder register maintenance
- Annual compliance calendar management
- Regulatory change alerts for your sector
- License renewal applications
Employment & HR Legal
Indonesia’s Manpower Law and its implementing regulations create significant obligations for employers. We manage them for you.
- Employment contract drafting (PKWT/PKWTT)
- Company regulation (PP Perusahaan) drafting
- Termination and PHK advisory
- Severance (pesangon) calculation and compliance
- BPJS Ketenagakerjaan & Kesehatan compliance
- RPTKA and KITAS for expatriate workers
- Collective Labor Agreement (PKB) review
- Industrial relations dispute advisory
Dispute Prevention & Pre-Litigation
Most commercial disputes can be resolved or avoided with early, skilled legal intervention — before they become expensive litigation.
- Demand letter and legal notice drafting
- Debt recovery correspondence
- Commercial negotiation support
- Mediation preparation and attendance
- BANI and SIAC arbitration referral
- PKPU and bankruptcy advisory
- Government complaint response
- Litigation referral to litigation team
Environmental & Licensing Compliance
Staying compliant with environmental permit obligations and sector-specific licensing requirements on an ongoing basis.
- RKL-RPL semi-annual report preparation
- UKL-UPL implementation monitoring
- Environmental audit support
- IUI, TDI, IUP renewal tracking
- KLHK and DLHK correspondence
- Hazardous waste (B3) compliance advisory
- Spatial compliance monitoring (KKPR)
- Sector regulatory update alerts
IP, Data & Technology Law
Protecting your intellectual property and ensuring compliance with Indonesia’s Personal Data Protection Law (UU PDP) and electronic system regulations.
- Trademark and patent registration monitoring
- IP licensing agreement review
- UU PDP compliance advisory
- PSE (Electronic System Operator) registration
- Software and technology license review
- Trade secret protection advisory
- Domain and digital asset protection
- Content and copyright compliance
BLS Law provides corporate retainer services across all major industry sectors operating in Indonesia. Our lawyers have sector-specific knowledge in each of the following areas.
| Industry / Sector | Key Legal Issues Covered | Relevant Regulators | BLS Law Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing & Industry | |||
| Textile & Garment | IUI compliance, AMDAL, IPLC, kawasan berikat, manpower, machine registration | Kemenperin, KLHK, DJBC | Textile Licensing Guide ↗ |
| Food & Beverage | BPOM registration, halal certification, SNI, IUI, food safety compliance | BPOM, BPJPH, Kemenperin | Our Services ↗ |
| Electronics & Assembly | TKDN compliance, SNI, customs facility, kawasan industri regulations | Kemenperin, DJBC, BSN | — |
| Automotive & Components | TKDN, type approval, distribution contracts, product liability | Kemenperin, Kemenhub | — |
| Natural Resources & Energy | |||
| Mining & Minerals | IUP/IUPK compliance, RKAB, DMO, hilirisasi, divestment, CnC status | Kementerian ESDM, MODI | Mining Licensing Guide ↗ |
| Palm Oil & Plantation | HGU compliance, plasma obligation, RSPO, sustainability reporting | Kementan, ATR/BPN | — |
| Fisheries & Aquaculture | SIUP, KKPRL, HP-3, coastal zone compliance, export certification | KKP | Island Permit Guide ↗ |
| Oil & Gas | PSC compliance, SKK Migas requirements, procurement regulations | SKK Migas, ESDM | — |
| Property & Construction | |||
| Property Development | HGB/HGU management, PBG/SLF permits, PPJB, AJB, strata title | ATR/BPN, Pemda | Property Ownership Guide ↗ |
| Hospitality & Tourism | TDUP, operational licenses, food & beverage compliance, land lease review | Kemenparekraf, Pemda | — |
| Construction & EPC | IUJK, procurement contracts, subcontractor agreements, project bonds | Kemen PUPR, LPJK | — |
| Services & Technology | |||
| Technology & Startup | PSE registration, UU PDP compliance, cap table, investor agreements | Kominfo, OJK | — |
| Fintech & Financial Services | OJK licensing, AML/KYC compliance, payment system regulations | OJK, Bank Indonesia | — |
| Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals | NIE registration, hospital/clinic licensing, medical device compliance | Kemenkes, BPOM | — |
| Education | Institutional licensing, foreign partnership agreements, data protection | Kemendikbud, Kemristek | — |
| Logistics & Freight | SIUP, customs brokerage license, bonded logistics zone compliance | Kemenhub, DJBC | — |
| Foreign Investment | |||
| PT PMA (All Sectors) | Investment compliance, LKPM reporting, divestment, OSS maintenance | BKPM/BKIAD | Due Diligence Guide ↗ |
| Joint Venture Companies | SHA compliance, board governance, deadlock resolution, exit mechanisms | BKPM, AHU | M&A Services ↗ |
BLS Law offers three retainer tiers designed to match the size, complexity, and legal intensity of your business operations in Indonesia. All plans include bilingual (English & Indonesian) legal advice.
| Service / Feature | Essential | Business | Corporate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Startups & SMEs | Mid-size companies & PT PMA | Large corporates & multi-site |
| Monthly consultation hours | Up to 5 hours | Up to 12 hours | Unlimited |
| Contract review (per month) | Up to 3 | Up to 8 | Unlimited |
| Response time guarantee | 48 hours | 24 hours | Same business day |
| Dedicated lawyer assigned | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Regulatory compliance monitoring | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Employment law advisory | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| License renewal management | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Government liaison & correspondence | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-city / multi-site coverage | — | — | ✓ |
| M&A and transaction priority access | — | — | ✓ |
| Monthly legal briefing report | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Discounted rate on ad-hoc work | 10% | 20% | 25% |
| Pricing | Contact for quote | Contact for quote | Contact for quote |
BLS Law provides corporate retainer services to clients operating across Indonesia’s 38 provinces and 514 kabupaten/kota. Our retainer clients include companies with offices, factories, and operations in the following cities.
Getting a corporate lawyer on retainer is straightforward. From first contact to active retainer takes as little as one week.
Initial Consultation
Free 30-minute call to understand your business, legal needs, and preferred retainer scope.
Needs Assessment
We map your current licenses, contracts, compliance obligations, and legal risk areas.
Proposal & Plan
We send a tailored retainer proposal with scope, plan tier, and monthly fee within 2 business days.
Retainer Agreement
Sign the bilingual retainer agreement. Your dedicated lawyer is assigned immediately.
Onboarding
We review your existing contracts, licenses, and compliance status — and your retainer begins.
Our retainer clients have access to BLS Law’s full range of legal services at preferential rates. These are the practice areas most frequently engaged by retainer clients.
🔍 Legal Due Diligence
Pre-investment and pre-acquisition legal investigations covering all legal dimensions.
Read more →📈 Mergers & Acquisitions
Full M&A legal advisory from due diligence to closing and post-merger integration.
Read more →⚖ Mining & Energy Licensing
IUP, IUPK, coal and mineral permits and ongoing compliance for the mining sector.
Read more →🌿 Environmental Permits
AMDAL, UKL-UPL, wastewater permits and ongoing RKL-RPL compliance management.
Read more →🏠 Property & Agrarian Law
Land title, HGB, HGU and property acquisition for foreign-owned companies.
Read more →🏭 Industrial Licensing
Complete permits for textile, garment, and manufacturing factory investment in Indonesia.
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