Indonesia is tightening regulations in the property services sector with a new policy requiring all property agents to obtain professional certification in 2026.
The initiative is designed to raise industry standards, enhance professionalism, and reduce fraudulent practices.
According to the Indonesian Real Estate Broker Association, the certification applies to agents handling both primary and secondary property transactions, ensuring each broker holds an individual competency certificate.
“In October… this year, it will be enforced. Every marketer must have their own certification,” said Vemby, Chairman of the association’s Regional Executive Board in Banten Chapter, Friday (May 29, 2026).
With the enactment of Minister of Trade Regulation No. 33/2025, the property brokerage industry now has clearer standards.
Certification serves not only as a benchmark of competence but also as public protection, ensuring property services are delivered with accountability and professionalism.
Obligation of Business Legality and Licensing for Brokers
Under Indonesia’s Minister of Trade Regulation No. 33/2025, property brokerage businesses must operate with proper legal authorization.
Brokers are required to either establish themselves as a recognized legal entity or secure a business license that matches the official classification of property brokerage activities.
This obligation is part of the broader risk‑based licensing framework introduced through the Job Creation Law (Law No. 6/2023) and Government Regulation No. 28/2025. Because property brokerage is classified as an intermediary trade service with inherent risks, standardized licensing and registration in the national system are mandatory.
The regulation aims to ensure that property transactions are conducted by accountable professionals, strengthening consumer protection and dispute resolution.
Unlicensed brokers often create vulnerabilities such as fraud, lack of accountability, and enforcement difficulties. Tightening these requirements closes loopholes and reinforces legal safeguards in the sector.
In addition, every property broker must obtain a competency certificate as proof of meeting professional skill standards. These certificates are issued by accredited certification bodies and are based on the Indonesian National Work Competency Standards.
To further standardize practices and maintain fair competition, the Ministry of Trade has also set official commission limits:
▪️ Sales transactions: 2%–5%
▪️ Rental transactions: 5%–8%
▪️ Internal company structure (P4): commissions to experts capped at 70% of the total commission
Together, these measures establish a more disciplined, transparent, and professional framework for Indonesia’s property brokerage industry.
Sources: CNBC, InvestorTrust
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