Regulation 4/2019 requires all TV and set-top boxes based on digital video broadcasting-terrestrial second
generation and internet protocol set-top boxes to contain at least 20% local content. Although there are reports about the regulations, it was not possible to find the regulatory text.

It is reported that Regulations 9/2019 and 10/2019 require wavelength division multiplexing and internet protocol network devices to comply with local content requirements. Although there are reports about the regulations, they were not found online.

According to the MOCI Regulation 6/2017, IPTV providers shall prioritize and are required to provide Internet Protocol Set-Top-Boxes with a minimum local content requirement of 20%, with the amount rising to 50% within five years of starting operations in Indonesia. Furthermore, the IPTV operator shall provide at least 10% of domestic content during its broadcasting services, 30% during its multimedia services, and "the number of domestic independent content providers contributing to the implementation of IPTV services shall be at least 10% of the number of content providers in the content library of the organizer and gradually increase to 50% within five years.

Regulations No. 7/2009 and No. 19/2011 require that equipment used in certain wireless broadband services contain local content of at least 30% for subscriber stations and 40% for base stations and that all wireless equipment contains 50% local content. Although there are reports about the regulations, it was not possible to find the regulatory text.

According to Ministry of Trade Regulation No.41/2016, which replaces the Ministry of Trade Regulation 82/2012, importers of cell phones, handheld computers, and tablets to sell directly to retailers or consumers, must use at least three distributors to qualify for a Ministry of Trade importer license.

According to Ministry of Communication and Information Technology Regulation Ministry of Communication and Information Technology Regulation (MOCI) No. 41/PER/M.KOMINFO/10/2009, as amended by the MOCI Regulation No. 12/2019, Indonesian telecommunication operators are required to expend a minimum of 50% of their total capital expenditures for network development on locally sourced components or services. The regulation also requires companies to annually report the percentage of local content procured and have that information “authenticated” by the government or a survey institute appointed by the government.

According to the MOCI Regulation No. 27/2015, the use of local components in 4G smartphones distributed in Indonesia is required. According to the regulation, since January 2017, the domestic component level for LTE-based communication on the radio frequency 2 100 MHz, 1800 MHz, 900 MHz, and 800 MHz should be changed into: (i) at least 40% for the based station and (ii) at least 30% for the subscriber station.

Under MOT Regulation 68/2020 Indonesia requires import approvals and stringent reporting requirements for electronic devices (except such products imported for market testing or after-sales service purposes) with the stated goal of reducing the volume of consumer goods entering Indonesia in favor of local production.

Regulation 17/2018 establishes five HS lines at the eight-digit level (with import duty rates currently set at zero percent) for software and other digital products transmitted electronically, including applications, software, video, and audio. Despite zero tariffs, it is reported that companies have expressed concern over the potential administrative burden of this new regulation, including potential customs documentation or reporting requirements. MOF has indicated that any data reporting under this system will be voluntary.

It is reported that Indonesian importers must comply with numerous and overlapping import licensing requirements that impede access to Indonesia’s market. Ministry of Trade Regulation No.70/M-DAG/PER/9/2015, which replaces by the Ministry of Trade Regulation No.75/2018 requires all importers to obtain an import license as either importer of goods for further distribution (API-U) or as importers for their manufacturing (API-P), but importers are not permitted to obtain both types of licenses. The requirement was already in place since 2015.

It is reported that in 2009, the Indonesian government implemented non-automatic import licensing procedures on a broad range of products, including electronics through the issuance of Ministry of Trade (MOT) Regulation No. 56/2009. It was extended by the MOT in 2010 and again in December 2012 through Regulation 83/M-DAG/PER/12/2012. The amended Decree retains a requirement for pre-shipment verification by designated companies at the importers’ expense and a restriction that limits the entry of imports to designated ports and airports. Indonesia has informally limited the application of the MOT Regulation to “final consumer goods”.
Regulation 83/M-DAG/PER/12/2012 has been replaced several times, the last one being MOT No. 28/2020. This new regulation, which added a list of products exempted from the non-automatic import licensing procedures, still implements non-automatic import licensing procedures to electronics products such as mobile phones as set out in the previous regulation. Furthermore, the MOT issued MOT Regulation No. 36/M-DAG/PER/7/2014 as amended by MOT Regulation No. 51/2020 regarding ports of entry and mandatory provisions at loading ports. The regulation includes the verification at the loading port of a Notification Letter or Distribution Permit Agreement Letter for certain products that are regulated.

The Ministry of Trade Regulation 38/2013 imposes requirements on importers of mobile phones, handheld computers, and tablets to prove previous import activities and local aftersales activity as well as requirements regarding the distribution and the establishment of industrial activity in Indonesia. In addition, the Ministry of Industry Regulation 68/M-IND/PER/9/2016 includes new licensing requirements for different types of importers of tablets, cellular phones, and handheld computers. These differ depending on:
- whether the importer is working with an Indonesian producer,
- whether the importer is also the producer of the goods,
- whether the imports are conducted with a specific purpose (i.e., specialized orders) or concerning after-sales services.

Pursuant to Art. 24 of the Trade Act and Art. 5 of the Limited Liability Company Act, all exporters and importers are subject to a licence issued by the government, which is subject to a commercial presence requirement.

According to the Minister of Communication and Informatics Regulation No. 5 of 2020 on Private Electronic System Operators, foreign Private Electronic System Operators (ESOs) are required to register their businesses with the relevant ministry through the online single submission system. ESOs should also appoint liaison officers, who have to be domiciled in Indonesia. The duty of the liaison officer is to facilitate any access request by government authorities and takedown requests. According to the regulation, ESOs are persons, business entities, or communities that operate an electronic system. ESOs include electronic system operators that are supervised by ministers or institutions in accordance with laws and regulations, and electronic system operators that have an online portal, site, or application through the internet. The requirement was first enacted with Government Regulation No. 71/2019 regarding the Provision of Electronic Systems and Transaction which repealed the Government Regulation No. 82 of 2012.

According to regulation MR5 of 2020, Private Electronic System Operators (ESOs), except cloud providers, are required to ensure that their service, websites, or platforms do not contain and do not facilitate the dissemination of prohibited information or documents. Private ESOs are then required to ensure that their system does not carry prohibited content or information, which will in practice require a general monitoring obligation and the adoption of content filters.