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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

10/01/2025Indonesia Transitions to the New Coretax Tax System: What Does It Mean?

Important! In connection with the transition to the new Coretax system, there are temporary difficulties in issuing tax identification numbers (NPWP) for PMA companies and registering personal NPWPs. These challenges are due to the migration of data

30/12/2024Schedule of Legal Indonesia during the New Year holidays

December 30 — Business hours as usual December 31 — Office, couriers, and online support are available until 2:00 PM January 1 — Office closed, couriers not working. Please note that our support service will also be unavailable on this day! If you

19/12/2024Holiday weekend in Indonesia

Dear clients, Please note that December 25th and 26th are public holidays in Indonesia. All government institutions, immigration offices, and banks will be closed. Our office will also be closed. Online support will be available from 10:00 AM to

27/11/2024Six Reasons Why You Should File Your Taxes Monthly

Are you running a business in Indonesia? If so, tax reporting is something you must take seriously. Monthly tax reports are more than just a formality—they are crucial for keeping your business stable and compliant. They help protect you from fines,

26/11/2024How Intermediary Mistakes Can Turn Your Business into Chaos: A Real Story from Bali

Last year, Lisa decided to start a business in Bali and reached out to an agency for assistance with the process. The agency registered her store and assured her that they could add "beauty salon" as a business activity later. However, this activity