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...
Annual Compliance Requirements for PT PMA Companies in Indonesia
Operating a PT PMA company in Indonesia involves more than securing investment licenses and running daily operations. Every foreign-owned company is required to comply with a structured set of annual, quarterly, and monthly regulatory obligations, established under the latest Indonesian...
Stricter Transparency Rules Are Reshaping Corporate Compliance in Indonesia
Corporate compliance in Indonesia is undergoing a quiet but significant transformation. While past regulations often focused on procedural filings and formal documentation, recent developments signal a deeper shift toward transparency, accountability, and enforceability. For businesses operating in Indonesia, especially those...
New Company Registration Requirements in Indonesia Under Permenkum 49 of 2025
Indonesia has entered a new phase in corporate regulation with the issuance of Permenkum 49 of 2025, a regulation that fundamentally reshapes how companies are established, amended, and administered. While Indonesia has long pursued digitalization through the Online Single Submission...
Top Reasons the Indonesian Tax Office Flags Foreign Transactions as ‘Suspicious’
Cross-border transactions have become an integral part of how foreign companies operate in Indonesia. Payments for services, royalties, imports, technology, or intercompany arrangements now move rapidly and electronically, creating a level of transparency that would have been unthinkable even a...
Why Bali Prohibits Business Activities on Tourist Visas
Bali has long been a magnet for global travelers, digital nomads, remote workers, and entrepreneurs drawn by its creative energy and lifestyle. But as foreign interest continues to surge, so does the misuse of tourist visas for business and income-generating...
Deportation in Indonesia: What Happens When You Work Without the Correct Visa
Working in Indonesia without the correct visa or permit has become one of the most common reasons foreigners face deportation today. Immigration offices across Indonesia—especially in Bali and Jakarta—have intensified enforcement against those who misuse tourist visas, investor permits, or...
Top Mistakes Companies Make When Applying for Employer of Record (EOR) Services in Indonesia
Hiring talent in Indonesia through an Employer of Record (EOR) service has become one of the fastest ways for foreign companies to enter the market. With Indonesia’s labor force of more than 135 million workers (BPS 2024) and its position...
How Payroll and BPJS Systems Work in Indonesia
Understanding how Payroll and BPJS systems work in Indonesia is essential for any business, especially foreign-owned companies (PT PMA) establishing operations locally. Indonesia’s employment landscape is unique—structured by labour laws, tax regulations, mandatory social security contributions, annual bonuses, and digital...
How Family (Dependent) KITAS Works for Spouses and Children
For many foreigners planning to live in Indonesia long-term—whether for work, investment, or to build a new life with an Indonesian spouse—bringing the family together is a central priority. Indonesia’s immigration system recognizes this through the Family (Dependent) KITAS, a...
