Indonesia Introduces a New KBLI 2025 and What It Means for New Companies in 2026
Indonesia has quietly introduced one of its most important regulatory updates for businesses in recent years. In December 2025, the Central Statistics Agency (Badan Pusat Statistik / BPS) officially enacted KBLI 2025, a new national business classification system that replaces...
Foreign Investor’s Checklist Before Buying Property in Bali or Lombok (2026 Edition)
Interest in Buying Property in Bali and Lombok continues to grow as Indonesia strengthens its position as a lifestyle, tourism, and long-term investment destination. For foreign investors, villas in Bali and beachfront land in Lombok are often seen as attractive...
Bali Villa License Issues: Why Your Rental Villa Might Be Illegal Without You Knowing
Bali has long been one of the most attractive destinations in Asia for property investment, particularly for short-term rental villas. Strong tourism demand, high nightly rates, and the global popularity of platforms like Airbnb have encouraged many individuals—both Indonesians and...
How to Set Up a Digital or SaaS Business in Indonesia (PSE + Cross-Border Rules)
Indonesia has become one of Southeast Asia’s most attractive digital markets. With more than 210 million internet users, a fast-growing startup ecosystem, and strong government focus on digital transformation, many founders are now looking to set up a digital or...
How to Incorporate an E-Commerce Business in Indonesia (SIUPMSE, PSE, Kominfo Requirements)
Launching an online store or platform in Indonesia? Good call — the market is big and digital adoption is growing fast. But before you take payments and ship goods, you’ll need to incorporate an e-commerce business in Indonesia correctly so...
Which Sectors Allow 100% Foreign Ownership? A Practical Breakdown of the Positive List
Indonesia has significantly reshaped its foreign investment landscape over the past few years, moving away from restrictive policies toward a more open, pro-investment framework. For foreign investors, multinational companies, and founders planning to enter Southeast Asia’s largest economy, one question...
How to Structure Shareholding in a PT PMA to Comply With Foreign Ownership Limits
Indonesia remains one of Southeast Asia’s most attractive destinations for foreign investment, supported by a large domestic market, strategic location, and ongoing regulatory reforms. For foreign investors entering Indonesia, establishing a PT PMA (Perseroan Terbatas Penanaman Modal Asing) is the...
Data Privacy Obligations for Any Business Operating in Indonesia
Operating a business in Indonesia today means operating in an environment where data protection is no longer optional. Since the enactment of Law No. 27 of 2022 on Personal Data Protection (UU PDP)—Indonesia’s first comprehensive privacy law—the landscape has shifted...
Indonesia’s Rules and Penalties for Dormant Companies
Dormant companies in Indonesia are more common than most business owners expect—especially among PT and PT PMA entities that stop operations temporarily due to funding limitations, restructuring decisions, or paused expansion plans. But many owners misunderstand what “dormant” actually means...
2026 Guide to Company Registration in Indonesia for Foreign Investors: What’s New & What’s the Same
Indonesia remains one of Southeast Asia’s most attractive destinations for foreign direct investment. With its large domestic market, strategic location, and continued infrastructure development, interest from foreign investors has stayed strong going into 2026. At the same time, Indonesia’s regulatory...
