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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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When it comes to purchasing a property in Indonesia, in Bali, Lombok or Sumba, finding the right lawyer...
When it comes to setting up an offshore company in Asia, two countries usually come to mind. Singapore...
Entrepreneurs, digital nomads, HNWI or any taxpayer are supporting high taxation rates in their home...
Purchasing a property in a foreign country comports risks. Bali and Lombok offer beautiful property investments...
SLF and PBG Indonesia are mandatory documents for any construction in Bali. If you are a developer investing...
Setting up an e-commerce business in Bali is essential for any business willing to grow their sales....
Investing in Sanur has become increasingly attractive as the area has undergone significant transformation...
Reviewed by Florent Delente, Founder, ILA Global Consulting. Last updated: October 2026.
A KITAS is Indonesia’s...
The PT PMA is sometimes not the right structure for entities seeking temporary collaboration. In such...
Relocating to Bali as an expat alone or with your family is an exciting moment. However, figuring out...
For those looking to conduct business in Bali, Indonesia, and who have a multiple entry visa without...
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