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08/01/2026KBLI 2025: What Has Changed and Why Businesses Shouldn’t Panic

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

08/01/2026Work Schedule for January 16

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

07/01/2026Villa Deposit in Bali: How a Mistake Turned a Dispute into a Criminal Case

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

05/01/2026BKPM Strengthened Control over LKPM: 'Zero' Reporting Now a Risk Zone for Businesses

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

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

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

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,

23/12/2025Indonesia 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

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

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

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