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Many foreign companies want a team in Indonesia before they are ready to open a local company. An Employer...
Employer of Record Indonesia: How to Hire Staff Without Setting Up a PT
Many foreign companies want a team in Indonesia before they are ready to open a local company. An Employer...
How to open a restaurant in Lombok as a foreign founder
Most Lombok restaurant files we see start with a deposit on a Senggigi or Kuta Lombok shophouse, then...
Indonesia Year-End Tax Checklist for Foreign Business Owners
For foreign business owners in Indonesia, the end of the year is a good time to review more than just...
Labuan Bajo Property Investment: What Investors Should Understand Before Entering
Labuan Bajo has become one of Indonesia’s most closely watched emerging destinations for tourism...
Retire in Bali or Elsewhere in Indonesia? Know Your E33E vs E33F Options
Retire in Bali or Elsewhere in Indonesia? Know Your E33E vs E33F Options
Planning to retire in Bali or...
Bali’s 18 Business Restrictions: What Foreign Founders Can Still Do in 2026
Bali’s 18 Business Restrictions: What Foreign Founders Can Still Do in 2026
Thinking about starting a...
KBLI codes for PT PMA in Bali
Setting up a PT PMA in Bali does not automatically mean that a foreign investor can choose any business...
Can You Work on a Spouse KITAS in Indonesia? What the Law Allows
Married to an Indonesian? Here is when a Spouse KITAS (E31A) lets you work or run a business legally,...
Coretax and Your PT PMA's 2026 Annual Tax Return: What to Prepare in Q4
If your PT PMA keeps its books on a calendar year, its annual corporate income tax return (SPT Tahunan...
Bali Investor KITAS Enforcement in October 2026: What Foreign Investors Should Check Now
In the first half of October 2026, Ngurah Rai Immigration in Bali deported five holders of an Investor...
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This article identifies the key things to consider when leasing property in Bali and the rest of Indonesia,...
Investors and property buyers have to choose between freehold vs leasehold Bali for their investment...
Indonesia allows investment through a holding company. This holding term is commonly used by investors...
Purchasing a property in Bali or Indonesia is a magical experience that can turn into a scam or a nightmare...
During the process of purchasing a property in Bali, one recurring question we got was how to buy a property...
For those investing in Bali, one of the recurring questions is how to optimize your investment and personal...
Indonesia implements a Bridge visa for foreigners currently in Indonesia who are planning to change their...
In this article we review how boat owners or business owners can take opportunities to set up a company...
Foundations in Indonesia are known under Yayasan and are regulated by the Foundations law (Law No. 16...
If you’re looking to create a travel agency in Indonesia – Bali, you’ll need to understand the...
Ready to embark on the journey to open a spa in Bali and establish your wellness center? Bali warmly...
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