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5 Legal Compliance Checklist for Businesses in Indonesia

Legal compliance in Indonesia means ensuring your business follows all national and local laws that apply to your operations. This includes rules for business registration, tax…


27 August 2025
4 minutes reading time
Import Pass Guide: Steps to Use the Batam Port Legally

Shipping from Batam Port offers strategic advantages, but lacking an import pass can lead to costly delays or customs rejections. Many businesses entering Batam’s Free Trade…


26 August 2025
3 minutes reading time
Ship Docking in Batam: Procedures and Legal Steps

Ship docking is the controlled process of bringing a vessel to a secure stop at a dock, shipyard, or marina, whether for repairs, inspections, resupply, or…


25 August 2025
4 minutes reading time
Health & Food Supplement Registration in Indonesia

Indonesia’s health and food supplement market is expanding rapidly, driven by growing health awareness and e-commerce growth. However, before a food supplement can be legally sold,…


22 August 2025
4 minutes reading time
Ship Provision in Batam: Food & Supplies for Docked Ships

Batam, a crucial stopover for hundreds of ships navigating Southeast Asian trade routes, offers a convenient and rapidly growing port for ship provisioning. With its easy…


19 August 2025
4 minutes reading time
Customs Clearance for Docking Vessels in Batam: Full Guide

In Batam, all ships from other countries must get permission from customs if they bring in goods, tools, or spare parts. This is done at the…


18 August 2025
5 minutes reading time
How Stocktaking Improves Inventory Management

Inventory management keeps your business running, but the consequences can be costly when stock records, down to each stock keeping unit (SKU), are inaccurate. Overselling frustrates…


15 August 2025
4 minutes reading time
5 Reasons Your Bali Tourist Visa Application Might Be Rejected

Bali, a beloved destination for global travelers, often presents a common hurdle: visa rejection. This setback can disrupt travel plans and result in substantial financial losses…


14 August 2025
5 minutes reading time
How Much Does It Cost to Hire in Surabaya?

Hiring in Surabaya involves more than just paying a salary. The cost to hire includes employee salary, taxes, employee benefits, and legal compliance under labor law…


11 August 2025
5 minutes reading time
Guide to Tax Holiday Indonesia: Sectors and Requirements

Businesses expanding in Indonesia often face high corporate tax rates that reduce profitability. However, the government’s strategic Tax Holiday Indonesia program, designed to attract investment and…


8 August 2025
4 minutes reading time
Crew Visa Processing in Batam: How to Obtain One

Batam is a key maritime gateway in Southeast Asia, strategically positioned near Singapore. It is a preferred transit and docking point for vessels involved in international…


7 August 2025
5 minutes reading time
Indonesia Adopts Global Tax Rules: What Businesses Must Know

Indonesia has officially joined the international movement by adopting the global tax through the Ministry of Finance (MoF) Regulation No. 136/PMK.03/2024 (PMK‑136). This move marks a…


8 August 2025
5 minutes reading time