Major Changes in Indonesia’s Visa Regulations Effective from December 31, 2023 Indonesia gears up for a significant overhaul in its visa regulations, set to take effect from December 31, 2024, reflecting the nation’s commitment to accommodating expatriates’ evolving needs. The latest adjustments, outlined in Peraturan Menteri Hukum dan Hak Asasi Manusia Nomor 22 Tahun 2023, […]

The Indonesian government recently introduced amendments to the Investor KITAS regulations (PERMENKUMHAM no. 22 Year 2023 about Stay Permit/ Visa to Indonesia) aimed at refining foreign investments in the country. The most significant change involves a tenfold increase in the required investment amount for foreign investors engaging in Foreign Direct Investment (PMA) companies. Formerly set […]

Streamlining Company Registration Navigating the process of registering a company is pivotal and can be made simpler by adhering to the latest regulations. Indonesia, despite its bureaucratic intricacies, offers numerous business opportunities by providing tailored options for registering your company.  What is PT PMA? A Preferred Choice for Foreign Investors For foreign investors, establishing a […]

In Indonesia’s property investment, a crucial step to master is conducting due diligence before making any investment decisions. This process involves a series of steps aimed at gathering accurate and comprehensive information about the property in question. The due diligence process for a property in Indonesia involves collecting information and analyzing various aspects related to […]

Understanding corporate taxes is a crucial aspect of running a business in Indonesia. Every business entity is obliged to pay various direct taxes based on the type of income received. A profound understanding of these tax types is vital for companies to comply with their tax obligations accurately. Here are several types of taxes imposed […]

The Tax Identification Number (NPWP) is a mandatory identity for Indonesian residents with income. NPWP is essential for citizens to pay income tax earned in Indonesia.  Previously, the NPWP registration process required a visit to the nearest Tax Office (KPP), posing challenges due to its lengthiness. Now, the NPWP registration can be completed online through […]

Firstly though, lets clarify – what is a Trademark According to the Indonesia Law of Trademark Number 20 Year 2016, the meaning of Trademark is a brand which used on goods traded by someone or some people collectively agreed or legal entity to differentiate with other. Generally, Trademark registration to protects names, words, slogan and symbols that identify a business […]

How tax works in Financial Technology (Fintech) companies  Over the last few years, Fintech companies have seen a sharp increase in popularity and for people entering this sector, there are some common questions arising regarding what are the tax compliance issues for companies operating in this sector. In this article, Magelina Pieter from Tax-Indo answers your most […]

The cost of the working Visa in Indonesia is expensive, particularly for new business owners; however, the Investor KITAS has revolutionised the visa market – helping foreign business owners apply for a much more time and cost-effective solution.  In 2019 the Indonesian Government relaunched the Investor KITAS making it significantly easier to obtain, as well as make some huge financial savings.  In this article we interview Suri Mangiwa, a Visa […]

Becoming your own boss or expanding your business in Indonesia is a dream for many people; but having a great idea or a fantastic product doesn’t mean anything until you can successfully establish a company within the country.   This may seem like a relatively easy task in comparison to branding, website building, developing your own […]