English Mandatory at IIFC, Including in Trials
JAKARTA, DDTCNews - The government has made the use of English mandatory within the territory of the Indonesia International Financial Centre (IIFC).
The use of English at the IIFC is one of the special provisions regulated under Law 6/2026. Referring to the Elucidation of Article 66 of that Law, English is to be used, among others, in decisions, policies, contracts and proceedings.
"English constitutes the language used at the IIFC," reads Article 66 of Law 6/2026, as cited on Tuesday (10/11/2026).
Accordingly, prospective entrepreneurs at the IIFC must take note of the provisions governing the use of English. Under the applicable regulations, business activities open at the IIFC cover a range of financial sectors and their supporting services, including tax consulting services.
In addition, English is also used in proceedings. For information, Law 6/2026 also regulates the establishment of the IIFC Court as a specialised court within the general court system.
The court is, amongst others, authorised to adjudicate cases arising from the granting of tax facilities at the IIFC.
Consequently, proceedings relating to cases involving the granting of tax facilities at the IIFC shall also be conducted in English. To this end, Law 6/2026 also requires that ad hoc judges at the IIFC Court be fluent in English.
In addition to stipulating the use of English, the government also regulates the use of foreign currency at the IIFC. Pursuant to Article 69 of Law 6/2026, business activities at the IIFC are conducted in foreign currency. However, supporting operational transactions and day-to-day activities may use the rupiah.
These special provisions are granted to attract international financial institutions, investment funds, family offices, regional head offices, treasury centres and professional service providers.
The regulations are also intended to position the IIFC as an internationally standardised commercial dispute resolution centre. This is expected to enhance Indonesia's competitiveness as an international financial centre, thereby strengthening national economic sovereignty. (rig)