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When it comes to doing business in Indonesia, many foreign entrepreneurs would directly think of Jakarta or Bali as the most ideal places. This is not surprising because Jakarta is the capital city and Bali is one of the most visited destinations across the archipelago. These days, however, Jakarta and Bali are not the only …
Companies, investors, and individuals need to comply with various taxes in Indonesia. When it comes to Indonesia tax, your tax obligations may include individual income tax, corporate income tax, value-added tax (VAT), withholding taxes, international tax agreements, luxury-goods sales tax, tax concessions, customs & excise, and land & building tax. This article aims to provide …
Over the past years, Indonesia’s foreign direct investment (FDI) has grown multi-fold, contributing to Indonesia’s unceasing economic growth. Therefore, in order to further facilitate investment and development of various regions for entrepreneurs doing business in Indonesia, the government of Indonesia has recently issued the Regulation No. 24 of 2019 (Regulation 24/2019) on the Granting of …
As the capital of East Java, Surabaya has more than 3 million people in the city. Though populated, the city is actually less saturated than Jakarta and Central Java with high economic growth. Doing business in Surabaya, then, is something you as a foreign investor want to consider. Over the past few years, many investors …
With an annual GDP growth of more than 6% for almost 20 years, no wonder that Vietnam is ranked number one as the fastest-growing economies across the globe. With a more open economy, more and more investors have come to set up a company to engage in import export business in Vietnam. Setting up a …
Are you considering moving to Bali as an expat? If the answer is yes, other than the things that have drawn you to live in Bali, you need to also know that it takes more than just dreams of beautiful seas and incredible beaches. As an expat, you will also need to be prepared for …
Company structures and workflows in Indonesia are evolving and most businesses have deviated from traditional organisational culture norms. As opposed to having an in-house hiring team, HR outsourcing is now a common and effective way when doing business in Indonesia. In the country, outsourcing contributes to a labour pool of 16 million people accounting for …
The prospering business scene in Semarang is undeniable, especially in manufacturing and textile industries. The city is also equipped with abundant workforce with low costs, and is undergoing rapid development with more complete infrastructure and facilities to attract more domestic and international investors. However, there is one problem. Due to the rapid growth of the …
PwC reported that Indonesia has the sixth largest coal bed methane reserves in the world at 453 trillion cubic feet with shale gas reserves estimated at 574 trillion cubic feet. In addition, according to the BP Statistical Review of World Energy 2018, the natural gas reserves in Indonesia were recorded at 102.9 trillion cubic feet. …
A growing number of families are turning to midwives for their maternity care in Indonesia. Most people know that midwives are growing in popularity and are related to delivering babies, but this profession is still largely misunderstood by the public. Midwifery practice in Indonesia emphasises the wellness of women, their pregnancy, and their individual reproduction …
When it comes to getting the right visa to do business or work in Bali, you will hear foreigners talk a lot about work visa and business visa. It can be confusing, especially for new expats who are ready to visit Bali for work or business activities. So is business visa the right visa you …
Doing business in Indonesia, especially when you are about to start, has been made easy because of the governmental reform. We have also seen a lot of success business examples. However, the fact is that not every business will be successful in Indonesia. Although no one wants failure for their businesses, entrepreneurs should always be …
