Indonesia's Top 5 Banks: Pros and Cons
Indonesia, the largest economy in Southeast Asia, has a diverse banking system that offers a wide range of financial services to its customers. Let’s take a look at the top 5 banks in Indonesia, highl…
Indonesia Ferry Guide: Where and How to Buy Tickets Online
Ferries are an essential part of travelling around Indonesia, especially if you want to explore the islands beyond Bali.
From Bali, you can easily reach Nusa Penida, the Gili Islands, Lombok and Java, either as part of an organised trip or independently. For shorter island trips, services such as MyBaliTrips can take ca…
Bali Financial Hub Put on Hold for Three More Years
The international financial centre for which Indonesia has cut taxes to zero for foreign businesses will not begin operations in Bali.
Parliament passed the law establishing it on July 21, and three days later the government announced that its first location would be the Danareksa Tower in central Jakarta. The new building was comple…
PermataBank Introduces New Rules for Inactive Accounts
Indonesia continues to update its banking regulations, and one of the country’s major banks, PermataBank, has officially announced new changes affecting savings and current account holders.
Rental Dispute Ends With Police at Bali Villa
Balinese investigators are examining videos showing a crowd of strong-built men with sticks smashing the gates of a villa in Nusa Dua and forcing their way onto the property. The footage was filmed by…
Buying Property in Bali? Avoid These Common Scams
Purchasing real estate is always a serious step, especially abroad, as every country has its own specific features and legal regulations for foreigners.
Real estate in Bali, as an active tourist and investment destination, attracts not only investors but also fraudsters—dishonest intermediaries, private sellers, and developers. Over 17 years of workin…
Indonesia Rolls Out Automatic VAT on Foreign Digital Purchases
Indonesia has introduced a new system for collecting VAT on foreign digital services.
Known as SPP-TDLN, it has been operating since September 25 and applies to certain digital goods and services purchased from overseas providers by customers in Indonesia.
Foreign Ownership Under Scrutiny in Bali’s Bike Rental Industry
As many as 400–500 bike rental businesses with foreign capital may be operating in Bali, but no more than five of them hold an official permit.
That estimate comes from the provincial investment and licensing agency.
Indonesia PT Reporting: Stay Ahead of Deadlines and Fines
The company is registered, but operations haven't started yet: no clients, no revenue, no movement on the bank account.
In a situation like this it's easy to assume that there's nothing to file yet either. In Indonesia, however, reporting obligations start from the moment the company is registered, not from t…
New Tax Rules Are Coming for Indonesian Online Sellers
From 1 October 2026, Indonesia's largest marketplaces — Tokopedia, Shopee, Lazada and Blibli — plan to switch to new tax arrangements for sellers.
