On Friday, January 24, a 53-year-old German businessman, a well-known developer in Bali and the founder of the PARQ residential and entertainment complex, Andre Frey, was taken into custody in Ubud. H…
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The Indonesian authorities issued a stern warning to foreigners who try to enter the country under the guise of being investors, but in fact engage in fraud or disrupt public order.
Photos of Mike Tyson meditating are going viral on Indonesian social media. According to captions by local journalists, the famous boxer came to Ubud for a wellness retreat and spiritual practices — a…
The government of Bali province announced the launch of monthly educational sessions for foreign investors. We are talking about direct foreign investment — PMA (Penanaman Modal Asing). This training…
Navigating the car-buying maze in Bali as a foreigner can feel like a high-stakes game.
With online expat forums buzzing with questions like, “Can I buy a car in Indonesia?” and “Can I register it in my name?” it’s no wonder the process might seem daunting.
In Bali, the practice of nominal landowners or name lending agreements is gaining popularity. Simply put, foreigners who legally cannot own land in Bali, enter into contractual marriages with Balinese…
To open an account with BRI Bank for foreigners, follow these steps:
Prepare Documents:…
• Passport
• Visa (such as work, tourist, or social)
• Proof of residence in Indonesia (like a rental agreement or other documentation)
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has allowed foreigners to manage state-owned enterprises (BUMN) for the first time in the country’s history. The new policy sparked a strong reaction — immediatel…
Opening a company with foreign capital in Indonesia has become easier. The minimum paid-up share capital is now reduced from 10 to 2.5 billion rupiahs. The rules changed on October 2, 2025, when the n…
Investment issues, especially in real estate, have not gone unnoticed by the authorities. Deputy Minister of Investment and Industry (BKPM), Todotua Parasibu, acknowledged that potential investors in…









