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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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Buying property in Bali and Lombok is exciting and promises a good source of income. However, investing...
Indonesia is increasingly attracting entrepreneurs, digital nomads, and other foreign workers seeking...
The recently launched Marina Bay project has put Lombok property investment in the spotlight. As Bali’s...
For Australians seeking a visa for Bali, it’s essential to know that Australians consistently rank...
For most investors, purchasing a villa in Bali and Lombok is primarily to get a Return on Investment...
Reviewed by Florent Delente, Founder, ILA Global Consulting. Last updated: October 2026.
The NPWP (Nomor...
While some parts of Bali are now overcrowded, Uluwatu has emerged as one of the top destinations for...
Bali, known for its spirituality and as a healing place is used by thousands of people each year for...
Reviewed by Florent Delente, Founder, ILA Global Consulting. Last updated: October 2026.
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