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Business expansion in Indonesia often goes beyond establishing a new company. Many investors choose to grow through acquisitions, mergers, or corporate restructuring, while others eventually decide to wind down operations after achieving their commercial objectives. Regardless of the stage of your business lifecycle, understanding Indonesia’s tax compliance and framework is critical to ensuring a compliant […]

Indonesia’s tax administration is managed through a structured network of government institutions under the Ministry of Finance. Whether you are an individual taxpayer, a foreign expatriate, or a company operating in Indonesia, understanding which institution handles your tax obligations can help ensure timely compliance and efficient communication with the relevant authorities. While the Directorate General […]

Choosing a company name is one of the first, and often most strategic, steps in establishing a company in Indonesia. The name of your company reflects its identity, communicates its values, and shapes how customers, investors, and business partners perceive your brand. Whether you are setting up a local business or a company with foreign […]

When establishing a business in Indonesia, understanding how companies are classified is more than a regulatory formality. A company’s capital classification influences licensing requirements, investment obligations, eligibility for government programmes, and the overall compliance framework under which the business operates. As Indonesia continues to attract domestic and foreign investment, business owners must understand how their […]

Japan has announced its first revision to visa application fees in nearly half a century, introducing significantly higher charges for foreign nationals applying for entry visas. The revised fee schedule will take effect for applications submitted on or after 1 July 2026, marking the country’s first visa fee adjustment since 1978. Approved during a Cabinet […]

Indonesia’s digital economy has reached another regulatory milestone. As content creation continues to evolve into a significant commercial industry, the government has formally recognised content creators, influencers, YouTubers, podcasters, and other digital creators as business operators under Indonesia’s business licensing framework by obtaining Indonesian Business License, or NIB, to ensure their business runs legally. With […]