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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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For tourists or businesses looking to import goods in Indonesia, Indonesia has introduced significant...
For any business conducting operations online within Bali or Indonesia, obtaining the PSE License is...
For businesses and foreign investors aiming to set up or maintain operations in Bali, gaining a solid...
Are you looking to work legally as broker in Bali, Lombok and other places in Indonesia? Bali have seen...
This guide explains how to obtain an alcohol license in Indonesia, specifically in Bali, for businesses...
More foreigners or foreign clinics are now looking at how to open a clinic in Bali, Jakarta, or the rest...
Reviewed by Florent Delente, Founder, ILA Global Consulting. Last updated: October 2026.
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Are you contemplating an investment in Bali’s real estate market or aiming to collaborate with a Bali...
Bali, a tapestry woven from emerald rice paddies, turquoise waters, and time-honored traditions, has...
Expanding your business to Indonesia is an exciting prospect, but it requires meticulous planning and...
Ready for your company registration in Bali and Indonesia? Understand how to set up your PT PMA company,...
Reviewed by Florent Delente, Founder, ILA Global Consulting. Last updated: October 2026.
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