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...
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...
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...
What Triggers Tax Audit for PT PMA in Indonesia
Running a PT PMA in Indonesia means operating within a fast-developing, increasingly data-driven tax landscape. Over the last several years, the Directorate General of Taxes (Direktorat Jenderal Pajak – DJP) has intensified scrutiny on foreign-owned companies as part of its...
PT PMA Rejected by OSS RBA? Here Are the Most Frequent Causes
Submitting a PT Penanaman Modal Asing (PT PMA) application through Indonesia’s OSS RBA system should, in theory, make business licensing straightforward. But many foreign investors still face unexpected rejections, revision requests, or long delays. These issues usually don’t come from...
How to Legally Stay in Indonesia as a Remote Worker with the E33G Visa
Remote work has transformed how professionals live, travel, and build their careers. Indonesia, thanks to its vibrant culture, tropical landscapes, and favorable cost of living has emerged as a top destination for digital nomads. To support this trend, the government...
GR 28/2025: New Licensing Rules That Impact Your Company Registration in Indonesia
The Government Regulation No. 28 of 2025 (GR 28/2025) marks a significant transformation in Indonesia’s business licensing system. As part of the country’s ongoing regulatory reform agenda, this new regulation refines the risk-based business licensing approach introduced by GR 5/2021....
The Benefits of Expert Corporate Restructuring Services
Introduction to Corporate Restructuring Corporate restructuring refers to the process of reorganizing a company’s operations, financials, or structure to enhance its efficiency, profitability, and sustainability. It can occur for various reasons, such as financial difficulties, mergers, acquisitions, or a change...
