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29/12/2025Tax Revenues in Indonesia Declined. What Should Businesses Prepare For?

The Indonesian economy is slowing down, as stated directly by the Ministry of Finance. By the end of Q4 2025, the annual tax plan was only fulfilled by 66.6%. The state is forced to urgently look for additional sources to replenish the treasury and

29/12/2025Work Schedule During New Year Holidays

31.12 — office, couriers and online support work until 15:00 01.01 — office is closed, couriers do not operate, online support is not available on this day. If you have questions, please ask them during working hours. 01.01 Immigration offices across

29/12/2025SP2DK: what it is and when it is issued by the tax authorities

SP2DK is an official request from the tax authority in Indonesia. In the letter, the inspector asks a company or individual to explain discrepancies in reporting or suspicious data. It is not a fine and not an audit, but an important signal that

24/12/2025Love and KITAS

How Love Almost Ruined a Business? A woman decides to start a company in Bali and run her business, while also inviting her boyfriend and his friend as co-founders since they needed to obtain a KITAS to live on the island. The business is developing,

23/12/2025Important Updates for D12 Visa Holders

The Immigration Office of Indonesia has updated the stay permit information for certain D12 visa holders. If you have recently entered with this visa or are currently in the country with it, please check your dates. To do this, open the ITK

23/12/2025Indonesia Strengthens Control Over Virtual Office (VO). Some NIBs Have Been Annulled

Indonesian authorities have tightened inspections of companies registered with virtual offices (VO). What's Happening Right Now BKPM has placed the use of VOs under increased scrutiny. This week, according to information received, BKPM staff are

22/12/2025Airbnb in Bali in 2026: New Rules, Licenses, and Taxes for Housing Rentals

After reports about a potential ban on Airbnb in Bali, the Indonesian Ministry of Tourism officially confirmed: online platforms are not planned to be closed. The point is for villa and apartment owners in Bali to operate legally, pay taxes, and

22/12/2025Compensation after an Accident in Bali: Why You Can’t Demand Repair Payment Immediately

The story of this accident in Bali clearly shows how the rules work here and where you may unexpectedly encounter legal issues. Our client was involved in an accident: he was traveling on the main road when a local biker suddenly emerged from a side

18/12/2025December 25th and 26th will be holidays throughout Indonesia

Dear clients! December 25th and 26th will be holidays throughout Indonesia. Government offices such as Immigration offices will not be operational. Our office and courier service will also be resting on these days. Online support will still be

27/11/2025"House Under Arrest": Tenant Evicted Due to Owner's Mortgage Obligations

Everything started as usual: long-term lease in Bali, contract, deposit, and payment for 1 year in advance. After 8 months, an unexpected visit from people in uniform: bank representatives inform that the house owner is not paying the mortgage. The

27/11/2025How You Can Be Deceived When Registering a Company

Last month, a client approached us wanting to open a company for short-term villa rentals, management, repair, and maintenance. After a legal review, Legal Indonesia specialists explained that short-term property rentals for foreign companies are

26/11/2025Celebration of Kuningan in Bali

November 28th, many government offices, including immigration offices, banks, and other authorities in Bali will be closed. Due to the celebration of Kuningan. The Legal Indonesia office will be operating as usual. The office is open, couriers are