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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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Indonesia offers several pathways for foreigners who want to live in the country long-term. These include...
Property tax in Lombok is an important consideration for foreign investors planning the total cost of...
A villa built without a PBG (Persetujuan Bangunan Gedung) is not just missing a document. Without an...
Securing a KITAS is just the beginning for relocating investors. The next step is ensuring your family...
After generating wealth through a successful career or business, we generally do not want the tax office...
Indonesia’s Golden Visa offers a clear pathway to long-term residency for foreign investors. Qualifying...
The Second Home Visa (E33) allows foreign nationals to reside long-term in Indonesia by demonstrating...
Bali and Lombok have become two of Indonesia’s leading destinations for wellness tourism. Their...
If you plan to perform as a DJ or live act in Bali or Jakarta, you will find that Indonesia does not...
Imagine arriving in Sumba, finding a cliff-top property overlooking the Indian Ocean, and being told...
Lombok has become a strong option for foreign investors looking to expand in Indonesia. As Bali reaches...
Your company has just sold industrial equipment to a buyer in Indonesia, and now the buyer needs your...
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