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Visa and immigration
Bali visa on arrival
IDR 500,000 for 30 days, the one extension, the e-VOA steps and overstay fines.
Getting a residence permit (KITAS) in Bali
Every Bali KITAS type compared, with official 2026 fees and timelines.
Extending your visa in Bali
How to extend a VOA, C1 or KITAS in Bali without an overstay fine.
Driving licence in Bali for foreigners
IDP or local SIM: which one you need to drive in Bali, and how to get it.
International schools in Bali
Ten Bali international schools compared by area, curriculum and 2026/27 fees.
Digital nomad visa (E33G) and tax in Bali
Who qualifies for the E33G remote worker visa, what it costs, and when Indonesian tax applies.
Living in Bali legally: which visa you need
Which visa fits if you work, invest or live in Bali, with 2026 fees for each.
Retiring in Indonesia
Retirement KITAS rules, income proof, fees, healthcare and tax for retirees.
Company setup and business
Setting up a PT PMA in Indonesia
Capital, steps, government fees and timelines for a foreign-owned company in 2026.
Business opportunities in Bali for foreigners
Which sectors are still open to foreign-owned companies in Bali in 2026, and what each one takes to start.
Opening a bank account in Indonesia as a foreigner
Which banks accept foreigners, what to bring, and the rules for PT PMA accounts.
Importing goods into Indonesia
NIB and API rules, import VAT and PPh 22, with a worked duty example.
Employment contracts in Indonesia
Fixed-term limits, probation, overtime, THR, minimum wages and severance in 2026.
Opening a restaurant in Bali
Capital, licences, halal, alcohol and the 10% restaurant tax for a Bali restaurant.
Checking a company in Indonesia (company search)
How to check an Indonesian company's owners, directors, licences and court cases.
Product registration in Indonesia
BPOM licences, documents, real timelines and the October 2026 halal rule.
Property
Buying property in Bali as a foreigner
Leasehold or Hak Pakai: what foreigners can own in Bali, the real costs and the checks to run.
Mortgages and loans for foreigners in Indonesia
Bank, developer and private financing options for foreigners, with eligibility and rates.
Buying property in Lombok
How foreigners buy in Lombok, the Mandalika and Gili rules, and a due diligence checklist.
Renting out your villa or running an Airbnb in Bali
What foreigners can legally rent out in Bali, which licence you need and which tax applies.
Investing in Sumba property
Lease, Hak Pakai or PT PMA in Sumba, plus customary land checks and permits.
Investing in Indonesian property
Minimum prices by province, legal structures, rental yields and exit taxes.
Tax
Personal tax in Indonesia for foreigners
Income tax rates, the 183 day rule, withholding and VAT for foreigners in one place.
Property tax in Indonesia
PBB, BPHTB, seller tax and VAT on new homes, with worked Bali and Lombok examples.
Getting an NPWP tax number
Who needs an Indonesian tax number, how KITAS holders apply, documents and timing.
Tax in Indonesia: companies, digital nomads and tourists
Corporate tax and PT PMA deadlines, the Bali tourist levy and tax for digital nomads.
BPJS health and social security in Indonesia
Who must join BPJS, 2026 contribution rates and how expats and employers register.
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