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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

04/03/2025Villa Owner Demands 100 Million Rupiah for Repairs

In February 2023, a foreign national leased a villa for two years, paying the full rental amount upfront along with a 25-million-rupiah deposit. The transaction was facilitated by a broker agency, which later disappeared, leaving the tenant without

07/02/2025Dear customers, Bali has a day off on February 12, 2025, celebrating Pagerwesi Day or Wisdom Day.

Immigration offices and government offices will be closed. 🏡🛵 Our office and couriers will be working. Please think about your visas and extensions in advance.

31/01/2025Guide to hiring employees in Indonesia

1. Search for employees Independently : Vacancies on specialized Internet platforms (JobStreet, LinkedIn, etc.); Ads in social networks, newspapers, or corporate websites. Job fairs and university programs. Through Agencies : Recruitment agencies

23/01/2025Holiday weekend in Indonesia

Dear Clients, From January 27 to January 29, Indonesia will be observing public holidays. Immigration offices, government institutions, and banks will be closed during this period. ❗️Our office and couriers will also not be operating. However, online

23/01/2025How We Successfully Helped End a Lease Early in Bali

A young woman recently reached out to us with a serious issue: the house she had rented was constantly flooding. For over a month, she endured mold, dampness, blistering walls, and overall unlivable conditions. The situation had become unbearable,

22/01/2025Why You Can't Avoid Filing Your Annual Personal Tax Report in Indonesia

Filing an annual tax return is a task that many foreigners and local residents in Indonesia find challenging. However, it’s a necessary aspect of living and conducting business in the country. For those eligible, fulfilling tax obligations is

21/01/2025Issue with Early Termination of Office Lease

A company, which we will refer to as “the tenant” , entered into a lease agreement for office space in Bali with a lease term spanning February 27, 2024, to February 26, 2025 . However, on September 27, 2024 , the company ceased its operations and

20/01/2025Contract Review for Villa Purchase from a Developer

Mr. Jones, or "the investor," came to us to have a contract reviewed for a villa purchase from a developer in Bali. During the review, our lawyers found a few clauses that raised concerns and could potentially affect his interests. Lawyers' Comments:

17/01/2025Indonesia to Increase VAT to 12% Starting in 2025

On January 1, 2025, Indonesia will increase its value-added tax (VAT) rate from 11% to 12%. The move is expected to generate an additional 75 trillion IDR for the state budget. Febrio Kacaribu, Head of the Fiscal Policy Agency at the Ministry of

16/01/2025Why Avoiding Errors in Depreciation Calculations Is Crucial for Accurate Company Reporting

Depreciation refers to the allocation of an asset's cost over its useful life. This key financial concept plays a significant role in various aspects of a company’s operations, including the accuracy of financial reporting and effective asset