If you're doing business in Indonesia or own land in Bali, there are two recent developments in the law that might affect you: the reclamation of unused or abandoned land, and music royalty obligations for businesses. Although these laws have actually existed for some time, they are now being enforced more widely, meaning that they could affect your business. Here’s a roundup of everything you need to know about these two laws, and what you need to do to make sure you’re in line with them. 

If you're planning to work, invest or do business in Indonesia, you need an NPWP. An NPWP will allow you to file taxes, and without one, you'll be paying a higher tax rate - a flat 20% or a surcharge of 20%, which is far higher than the standard rate - on all your income. This means you can easily reduce your tax burden by getting one. Furthermore, it will also allow you to access important financial services in Indonesia and help you to save money and hassle abroad. Read on to find out more about what an NPWP is, how to get one, and why you need one if you plan on being in Indonesia for longer than 6 months. 

If you own a PT PMA in Indonesia, the most important thing to note is that regulatory enforcement has become considerably stricter in 2025. Indonesian authorities are now taking a much more systematic approach to making sure that foreign investment companies are meeting their compliance obligations.