Law of the Republic of Indonesia no. 20 of 2008 on micro, small and medium enterprises.

This Law, consisting of 44 articles, divided into eleven Parts, provides for the empowerment of micro, small and medium enterprises in line with the economic development of the country. The Law defines the following relevant terms: micro enterprise; small enterprise; medium enterprise; large enterprise; business world; empowerment; development; funding; partnership. Micro, small, and medium enterprises comply with the following principles: economic democracy, justice efficiency, sustainability, environment friendly and aim at developing their business in order to improve national economy. Matters covered by this Law concern: principles and purposes of empowerment, including: development of local potentials and market-oriented business, improving the enterprises’ roles in the regional development, creating job opportunities, income distribution, economic growth, and poverty alleviation; definition of criteria and governmental conditions to realise empowerment, including trade promotion, incentives for environmental preservation; business development and intellectual property rights; funding and partnership; administrative sanctions and criminal provisions.