Purpose: This study aims to investigate the legal arrangement and procedural challenges in the implementation of copyright as an object of fiduciary guarantee in business development in Indonesia. Design/methodology/approach: This study was conducted by using empirical juridical method to examine the provisions of Law No. 28 of 2014 regarding the arrangements of copyright as fiduciary guarantee. Findings: The results showed that the obstacles in realizing copyright as an object of fiduciary guarantee are related to the limited period of protection of intellectual property. Moreover, there is unclear mechanism for determining the assessment of intellectual property assets and the appraisal institutions of intellectual property in Indonesia. Practical implications: Practically, procedural and technical mechanism between institutions are needed to coordinate institutions, such as Bank Indonesia, Director General of Intellectual Property, Collective Management Institution, creators, artists and public appraisal associations to focus on creating institutions that manage Intellectual Property-based financing. Originality/value: This paper provides insights on the contemporary business development in Indonesia by examining the role of copyright as an intangible as an object of fiduciary collateral.