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27/05/2025Love scam and immigration inspection: when feelings undermine business

One of the common scenarios faced by foreigners in Bali is losing focus on their business due to personal relationships. This is exactly what happened to our client. What happened: A foreigner moved to Bali, registered a PT PMA, and started a

21/05/2025Mandatory Biometrics for Visa Extension Returns on May 28

All foreigners will be required to personally visit the immigration office to extend their stay in the country. This applies to those with a temporary residence permit (ITAS/KITAS) and those who entered with short-term visas (ITK). Tourists and

20/05/2025A Risky $270,000 Villa Contract in Bali: What We Found Inside

A client recently came to us with a simple request: check a contract for the construction of four villas on leased land in Bali. The investment? $270,000. The document they received was called an “Agreement Letter.” On the surface, it looked like a

15/05/2025Indonesia weekend on May 29 and 30

Dear clients, May 29 and 30 are official public holidays across Indonesia. Immigration offices will be closed on these days. Please keep this in mind when planning visa extensions, new applications, or if you need to collect your passport. The Legal

06/05/2025Public Holidays in Indonesia on May 12 and 13

Dear clients! Due to the Vesak Day holiday, May 12 and 13 will be official holidays throughout Indonesia. Immigration offices will not be open on these days. Please take this into account in advance when processing extensions and visas, as well as to

06/05/2025How we restore order where others give up: rebuilding 2024 accounting for a growing SPA Business

In early 2025, we were approached with a request to assist a company in the SPA industry. The business had been operating for over two years, was actively expanding, and showing steady growth. By the beginning of 2024, it had reached a monthly

24/04/2025May 1st — Official Holiday Across Indonesia!

On this day, our office will be closed, and couriers will not be working. Please consider this date when applying for extensions or visas, and ensure you collect your passports in advance. Legal Indonesia's online support will continue to operate and

14/04/2025Is it Safe for Foreigners to Start a Business in Bali Right Now?

Bali remains a popular destination not only for tourists and freelancers, but also for those considering starting their own business on the island. However, in 2025, growing concerns about legal compliance and government inspections are making many

10/04/2025Top 5 Reasons Why PT PMA Owners in Bali Need an Accountant

If you own a PT PMA (foreign-owned company) in Indonesia, especially in Bali, you are legally responsible for submitting regular tax and investment reports. Some business owners choose to manage everything on their own—especially in the early stages.

09/04/2025Holidays in Indonesia on April 18, 20, 22, 23 and 24

The holidays have just ended, and we are already preparing for the new weekend! April 18 and 20 are days off in Indonesia, and April 22, 23 and 24 are only on the island of Bali. Please keep these dates in mind when applying for extensions or visas,

24/03/2025Coretax 2025: The Digital Tax Revolution for Business Owners in Bali

As of January 1, 2025, Indonesia has entered a new era of tax administration with the introduction of the Coretax system. But what makes this system so important, and what major changes does it bring to tax practices? For PT PMA business owners in

20/03/2025Long weekend in Indonesia from March 28 to April 7

Dear customers! We would like to inform you that a long weekend is approaching in Indonesia, which will begin on March 28 and last until April 7 . During this period, the country will celebrate important events.: first, the Nyepi holiday, and then