Moving across the world to a new country like Indonesia to run a business and have a family is an eye-opening experience. We talked to three families finding new balance in their work and personal lives.

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There is a common misconception that foreign citizens or companies cannot buy property in Vietnam. In reality, it is possible, but there are certain conditions that you need to bear in mind in order to make a purchase. This guide sheds light on the ways that foreign investors can obtain property in Vietnam. This article […]

An international move can be frustrating on its own – moving to a country with a foreign culture like Indonesia, even more so.

Emerhub recently shared the breaking news that a broad list of new positions for foreign workers in Indonesia has now become available. More than 150 new positions in 18 sectors have been opened up for expatriate and foreign workers in a variety of disciplines including construction, education, and the previously closed legal sector. Here are […]

As a business owner in Indonesia, it can be a challenge to stay up-to-date on changes in the legislative system. While it’s not uncommon for regulatory updates to occur, it is rare for changes to happen that can result in a major penalty like having your Business Identity Number (NIB) suspended.  If you own a […]

As of August 27, 2019, the Indonesian Government has taken another step on a path towards a more open environment for international business and foreign investment. A new set of regulations lifts restrictions on a wide variety of positions that foreigners can hold in all business classifications. In this article, we elaborate on what changed […]

Bali is a dream destination. Many foreigners think of buying land here and moving to Bali permanently. However, acquiring land in Bali is not as easy as one would think. There are plenty of pitfalls that can turn your property deal in Bali into a disaster. For example, how do you know that the person […]

Laporan Kegiatan Penanaman Modal (LKPM) stands for the Investment Activity Report in Indonesia. Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) expects to receive a report about your company’s investments once per quarter or bi-annually depending on the operational status of your company. LKPM reporting is required for companies investing more than IDR 10 billion, which means for all […]

The value-added tax (VAT) applies to certain goods and services sold in Indonesia. When should you register as a VAT-liable company in Indonesia? How to start reporting your liabilities?  Doing taxes is a fundamental part of successfully operating a business in Indonesia. Hence, we decided to answer the most frequently asked questions about VAT along […]