Beyond Compliance: The Role of Business Law Literacy Among Entrepreneurs in Inhibiting Corporate Corruption

Authors

  • Eric Hermawan Faculty of Law, University Dr. Soetomo, Indonesia
  • Nur Handayati Faculty of Law, University Dr. Soetomo, Indonesia
  • Siti Marwiyah Faculty of Law, University Dr. Soetomo, Indonesia
  • M. Syahrul Borman Faculty of Law, University Dr. Soetomo, Indonesia

Keywords:

Business Law Literacy, Corporate Corruption, Corporate Governance, Legal Astuteness; Beyond Compliance.

Abstract

The contemporary global economic landscape, corporate corruption remains an endemic challenge that transcends jurisdictions, distorting markets, undermining public trust, and violating fundamental principles of fair competition. Traditional responses to corporate misconduct have predominantly relied on strict legal compliance systems. However, major corporate scandals continually reveal the inadequacy of merely adhering to the letter of the law. This report explores the paradigm of "Beyond Compliance," critically analyzing how business law literacy (legal astuteness) among entrepreneurs acts as a powerful inhibitor of corporate corruption. The study employs a normative legal research methodology, utilizing statutory and conceptual approaches to dissect the evolution of corporate criminal liability in Indonesia, particularly under Supreme Court Regulation (PERMA) No. 13 of 2016 and Law No. 1 of 2023. The results indicate that transitioning from a compliance-based strategy to an integrity-based strategy is essential for modern enterprises. Furthermore, the report conceptualizes how integrity-based ethics, when intersected with the philosophical and spiritual doctrines of Islamic Law (Fiqh Muamalah and Akhlak Bisnis), elevates corporate governance from mere legal obligation to ultimate moral accountability. When integrity is philosophically grounded in the Islamic principles of Amanah (trust), 'Adl (justice), Ihsan (excellence), and Taqwa (spiritual consciousness), compliance operates as a profound spiritual responsibility to Allah SWT. Ultimately, the synthesis of advanced business law literacy and spiritually grounded ethical integrity provides the most resilient defense against corporate malfeasance.

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2025-08-30