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. 

Are you planning to start a business in Indonesia? Then, perhaps you’ve come across the OSS system, and if you haven’t yet, you’re likely to during the process of setting your business up. The OSS is a digital platform that has transformed the way that business licenses are obtained across Indonesia. Whether your plans are opening a restaurant in Canggu, or starting a villa rental business in Seminyak, you need to understand what the OSS system is and how it works to make sure you stay compliant.

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.

As Indonesia continues to grow economically, more and more foreign investors are curious about how to get involved in the business landscape here. If you’re one of them, then opening a PT PMA (Penanaman Modal Asing) or effectively, a foreign owned company, is the way to do it. Whether you're planning to open a restaurant, run a digital agency, invest in property or something else, let’s explore what a PT PMA is and why you need one.

If you’ve recently set up your PT PMA in Indonesia congratulations on this milestone in your journey! Whilst this is an exciting time, you may also be feeling a little stressed from having new corporate responsibilities to deal with. If you’re wondering what these responsibilities are, allow us to walk you through the areas you need to focus on to maintain compliance.

A Moratorium letter from the Indonesian Government has been released with a proposal to limit tourism-related development in Bali, though it's important to note that as of now (late October 2024), the letter is still under discussion and has not been put into force by the Bali Provincial Government. It was signed on October 15, 2024, by Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment, Luhut B. Pandjaitan, and proposes several key measures

Opening a business in Bali sounds like a dream, until you realize there’s a huge number of regulations, tax obligations and business limitations that you need to be aware of. Nobody pictures themselves filling in a mountain of paperwork instead of relaxing on the beach, but the truth is, setting your business up in the right way from the start is necessary if you want to avoid extra costs later.

Starting a business in Bali is a dream come true for many. It’s easy to see why - who wouldn’t want to make money whilst enjoying the natural beauty and sense of community the island offers? There’s just one small hitch - starting a company in Bali may be quite different compared to your home country, so we have created a checklist of things to consider before you start your Bali-based enterprise to keep you on the right track.

Bali, with its beautiful nature and culture, has long been a dream destination for travelers from around the globe. As many visitors fall in love with the island, it's no surprise that more and more entrepreneurs and investors are drawn to the idea of establishing a business in Bali.

Business ownership can be a tricky minefield to navigate - especially as a foreigner in Indonesia. Here we share the pros and cons of setting up a PT PMA as well as the best practices for starting your own company.