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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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The Bali property market trends is undergoing notable shifts as we move through 2023 and into 2024. With...
Foreign companies or foreigners willing to organize events in Indonesia must comply with the regulations....
When investors buy a property for a business or personal use, the building permit in Bali and the rest...
The global medical tourism market is projected to reach USD 1.4 trillion by 2027, showcasing the growing...
Reviewed by Florent Delente, Founder, ILA Global Consulting. Last updated: October 2026.
A foreigner...
In the past few months, I have engaged in lengthy discussions with clients, investors, and professionals,...
Feeling overwhelmed by Indonesia’s tax landscape? As a company, family office, or entrepreneur,...
Bali’s allure transcends its breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture. For many, it whispers...
In an era of global interconnectedness, Indonesia emerges as a key player in the realm of cross-border...
Reviewed by Florent Delente, Founder, ILA Global Consulting. Last updated: October 2026.
To retire in...
Indonesia’s Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), officially known as Dana Investasi Real Estat...
Indonesia, an archipelago jewel nestled between the Indian and Pacific Oceans, boasts more than just...
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