On August 5^th, 2024, the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) Representative Office in Indonesia, in collaboration with HLB International, held a forum in Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia. The event was themed “Exploring Indonesia: Business Opportunities and Compliance Requirements for Chinese Companies.” Gan Jianming, Senior Partner of Tahota Law Firm and Partner of Tahota Bangkok Office, attended the event and delivered a keynote speech as a guest speaker.

Li Feng from the CCPIT Representative Office in Indonesia, Cahyo Purnomo, Director of the Promotion Directorate for East Asia, South Asia, Middle East, and Africa at Indonesia’s Investment Coordinating Board, Liu Cheng, Executive Vice Chairman of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia, and Guo Shengfu, Senior Partner at HLB Indonesia, were among the distinguished guests who attended and delivered speeches at the forum. The forum aimed to provide Chinese investors with crucial insights into the Indonesian market, offering valuable perspectives on taxation, the Indonesian capital market, regulatory compliance, and investment strategies. It also sought to uncover business opportunities in Indonesia and discuss the challenges and opportunities for sustainable development in Southeast Asia and globally. 

As the keynote speaker, Gan Jianming delivered a main speech titled “Legal Compliance for Chinese Enterprises in Cross-border Operations” at the forum. Drawing on his extensive experience in cross-border investments and mergers, he approached the topic from the perspective of Chinese investors. He discussed the characteristics of different participants in cross-border investments, including Chinese state-owned enterprises, large private companies, and small and medium-sized enterprises，as well as key compliance issues and solutions for Chinese companies operating abroad. This showcased our firm’s commitment to supporting the “Belt and Road” initiative and establishing overseas branches to provide cross-border legal services. In the concluding discussion, Gan also addressed taxation and legal requirements for doing business in Indonesia in the concluding discussion. 

After the forum, Gan actively engaged in discussions with members of the CCPIT Representative Office in Indonesia, HLB participants, and fellow lawyers from China. He shared his experiences in providing international legal services as a Chinese lawyer, discussed the cross-border legal services offered to Chinese enterprises, and emphasized the role of Chinese and foreign lawyers as bridges for communication and collaboration.

For nearly three years, Gan Jianming’s legal team has been based in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, extending their legal services throughout the Southeast Asian region. The Bangkok office, in collaboration with Tahota’s global network, provides comprehensive cross-border legal services to various enterprises and individuals involved in China-Thailand trade and economic exchanges. Their primary services include assisting Chinese enterprises and individuals with investment and mergers and acquisitions in Thailand, local governance of Thai companies, private investment management, and litigation and arbitration. They offer specialized solutions for legal service needs in sectors such as construction and real estate development, tourism, hotel development and management, biotechnology and healthcare, high technology and innovation, renewable and natural resource development, education and training, and cross-border trade. The Tahota Bangkok office actively supports Chinese enterprises in building their brands as they expand internationally. It also assists enterprises and individuals in strictly complying with Thai laws and local business practices, ensuring lawful and compliant operations, and efficiently handling related legal matters.