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If you run a business in Indonesia, you probably have local employees on your staff. The payroll of permanent staff is regulated by the government. To this end, the government sets a minimum wage below which an employee cannot be paid, but above that

Halal certification is the process of obtaining an official document that confirms the compliance of a product or service with Islamic norms (Sharia) and the requirements of Indonesian law. The certificate is required for any business involved in the

One of the most common fears among foreigners in Indonesia is “What if I am recognized as a tax resident and forced to pay taxes?” At the end of 2025, everything became clearer: the Indonesian Tax Administration approved a new regulation

What is PSE PSE stands for Penyelenggara Sistem Elektronik, which translates to electronic system operator. Companies and projects offering digital services to users in Indonesia are required to have this legal status. In the business environment,

Indonesia’s Central Statistics Agency (BPS) has officially introduced KBLI 2025 , the updated classification of business activities, replacing KBLI 2020 . It’s important to emphasize from the start: the KBLI update is not intended to restrict

January 16 , many government offices, including immigration offices in Indonesia, will be closed. Our office is closed, couriers are not working, online support is available from 10-00 to 22-00 Bali time. Think about your passports, extensions, and

Inadequate Landlord Our client rented a villa in Bali for six months. She lived peacefully, paid on time. According to the contract, she had a deposit equivalent to a month's rent — 25 million rupiahs. When the time came to move out, everything

At the end of 2025, the Indonesian Ministry of Investment (BKPM) once again clearly stated: LKPM reporting is not a formality, but a corporate obligation. Failure to submit reports or regular 'zero' results may result in administrative measures—from

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

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

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

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,