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29/03/2024BPJS is a government-run health insurance program in Indonesia

BPJS (Social Security Agency for Health) is a government health insurance program in Indonesia, or in other words, social health care. The BPJS insurance program was originally designed to ensure access to essential quality health care services, as

25/03/2024What can you be summoned for questioning by the Indonesian immigration office if you have started a company or even received an investor’s KITAS?

Let’s look at real-life case studies 1st case. The company was launched in April. In June, the director’s investor KITAS was still in the process of being formalized. Deciding that an already functioning company and KITAS in the opening stage allowed

22/03/2024Our Client’s Case: Legal Resolution of Property Rental Issues in Bali

The client approached us with an issue related to villa rental in Bali. He had rented a villa for 2 years, signed a long-term lease agreement with the owner, and immediately paid for the entire period. After almost a year of occupancy, the landlord

19/03/2024NPWP and tax residency: key provisions

Foreign citizens living and working in Indonesia face special rules and statuses governing their taxation. Indonesia’s tax legislation provides for two statuses for foreign citizens: SPLN and SPDN. The status of a foreign tax subject or SPLN (Subjek

05/03/2024Please find below the contributions for healthcare (BPJS Kesehatan 2024) for each member category

Participants in the social security heath sector (BPJS Heath), not classified as recipients of insurance benefits (PBI), are required to pay medical insurance premiums every month. According to official information from Indonesia Baik website, it has

02/03/2024How to obtain a residence permit in Bali?

Imagine the freedom of living on the island of Bali without any concern of visa expiration, the hassle of explaining frequent travels at customs, and the need for visa extensions. Instead, envision having rights on par with the locals: Have the

20/02/2024Bank Mandiri is launching the “Tap to Pay” feature. Familiarize yourself with the activation process

Bank Mandiri introduces the country’s first feature, “Tap to Pay, facilitating customers in choosing payment methods for faster transactions. Timothy Utama, the bank’s IT Director, explained in an official statement that this service is available in

19/02/2024New visa indexes in Indonesia in 2024

In January 2024, Indonesia introduced an updated visa system, applying new visa indexes for various travel purposes such as tourism, business and more specialized permits. In addition, visa applications must now be submitted online through the

02/02/2024A mandatory tourist tax called Bali Levy in the amount of 150,000 Indonesian rupees (approximately $10) has been introduced

From February 14, 2024 , all foreigners entering Bali will be charged a mandatory tourist tax called B ali Levy in the amount of 150,000 Indonesian rupees (approximately $ 10) . Moreover, all foreign tourists will have to pay the fee, regardless of

30/01/2024Changes in the Personal Income Tax rate (PIT – PPh21) in 2024: Effective rate and calculation example

In 2024, the Indonesian government introduced significant changes to the rates of withheld personal income tax (PPh 21). The new effective rate came into effect on January 1, 2024, and applies to income from employment, services, or other types of

15/01/2024The Ministry of Labor has issued a Decree on the payment of annual religious leave benefits

Minister of Manpower, Ida Fauzia, issued an official letter numbered M/2/HK.04.00/III/2023 regarding the implementation of a religious leave system for employees of companies in 2023. The letter, released on March 27, 2023, was sent to the governors

07/01/2024Capital expenditures when calculating corporate income tax

You have opened your company in Indonesia, engaging in or considering an investor visa application, as well as purchasing real estate to include on your company’s balance sheet. Expenditures on capital assets play a crucial role in calculating