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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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…
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)
A major meeting on the increase in violations and crimes involving foreigners was held in Denpasar. The forum was attended by Bali Police Chief Inspector General Daniël Adityadja, representatives of t…
People are flocking to Bali for the winter break, with many seeking opportunities to earn money, including those in creative professions. The island is seeing an increasing number of photographers, vi…
Indonesia is undergoing a major immigration reform. On July 25, 2024, President Joko Widodo introduced the 'Golden Visa' as a tool to attract wealthy foreigners and boost economic growth.
Many people planning to open an account in an Indonesian bank do not always realize that the process is significantly different from what we are used to.









128 investors lost tens of billions of rupiahs in a fraudulent scheme
Good afternoon! In Indonesia, it’s quite difficult to prove your rights to investors, even within so-called 'investment agreements,' which are usually drafted in English here (for a contract to be lega…