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Running a business in Indonesia as a foreign-owned company involves many nuances. Even experienced accountants sometimes make mistakes that can result in fines, additional tax assessments, and issues with government authorities. At Legal Indonesia,

“What if I die tomorrow?” – this is the question every foreigner who owns property in Indonesia eventually faces. Recently, a client approached our consulting agency Legal Indonesia with a substantial portfolio of assets. His investments in real

As of September 6, 2025 , the U.S. Department of State has changed the rules for applying for nonimmigrant visas. From now on, applications can only be submitted in the applicant’s country of citizenship or country of permanent residence . This new

Dear clients! September 10, 2025 on Bali is a holiday - Pagerwesi Day (Day of Wisdom) is celebrated. Immigration offices and some government offices will be closed. Our office and couriers will operate as usual. Please take care of your visas and

On September 5, 2025, Indonesia will hold Maulid Nabi Muhammad - a religious holiday dedicated to the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad. This day is an official holiday. Many government institutions, including immigration offices, banks, and other

Many foreigners in Bali face the situation: when renting property, buying real estate, or entering into a contract with a PT PMA company, they are offered to sign a contract in English or Russian. At first glance, this seems convenient and

On August 17, 2025, Indonesia will celebrate 80 years of its independence. This is a significant national holiday that will be accompanied by numerous events across the country. It is worth noting that due to the holiday, the day off will be moved to

A European expat opened a beauty salon in Bali with the goal of creating a cozy space that offered the familiar level of service her clients were used to. To ensure quality, she invited fellow professionals from her home country — a hairdresser, a

A client recently contacted our consulting agency with a request for a legal review of a real estate purchase agreement. At first glance, the deal seemed standard, and the developer appeared reliable and responsible. They provided all the documents

Sometimes even the most experienced expats decide to 'save money' and extend their visa without the help of specialists. Below is the story of our regular client, who once went 'on a free sail,' quickly encountered bureaucratic reefs, and eventually

A young entrepreneur from Europe moved to Bali with the idea of “settling down.” He didn’t have a real business or a solid plan — but he did have friends who had already obtained a KITAS by setting up a PT PMA and claimed it was easy. He registered a

Got into a traffic accident in Bali? Even if you’re a confident driver, no one is immune to mishaps. It’s important to know your rights and act correctly from the very first minutes. Traffic accidents in Indonesia are governed by Law No. 22 of 2009