Step-by-Step Guide to Opening a Bank Account in Bali - Bali Live

Opening a bank account in Bali can be a straightforward process if you follow the right steps. In our detailed guide, we cover everything you need to know, from gathering necessary documents to choosing the best bank for your needs. Whether you're an expat or a local, our insights will help you navigate the process with ease.

Finance
05/01/24
Opening an account with OCBC NISP premium bank

Opening an account with OCBC NISP premium bank has become available.

With us you can open an account in this bank with or without KITAS.

When you open an account you will receive:…

Opening an account with OCBC NISP premium bank
Business, investment
Upd. 26/03/24
Opening an Indonesian Bank Account

Exciting news! You can now easily open a bank account at one of the top 5 Indonesian banks 💳

While in many countries, a residency permit is required to open a bank account, in Indonesia, anyone with a visa on arrival or a B211 visa can become a bank client, provided they have the required doc…

Opening an Indonesian Bank Account
News
Upd. 19/12/25
Bali’s Top Christmas Shopping: Sales & Markets

During the holiday season in Bali, it’s worth visiting the shopping centers: the big sales start here, along with concerts, shows, and activities for children for Christmas and New Year. Plus, it’s a…

Bali’s Top Christmas Shopping: Sales & Markets
Food
Upd. 14/08/26
Jimbaran’s Must-Try Breakfast Spots

Location…

Opening hours: 8:00 — 21:00…

Parking is available for scooters and cars.

A very stylish café with delicious food, pastries and drinks, as well as attentive, friendly staff. Orders come out of the kitchen fairly quickly.

News
Upd. 21/08/26
Concrete Boom Stopped: Bali Targets Illegal Building

It seems the era of endless development and the proliferation of uniform mini-markets in Bali is coming to an end. Governor Wayan Koster has moved from words to action and issued two landmark decrees…

Concrete Boom Stopped: Bali Targets Illegal Building
Business, investment
Upd. 05/10/26
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…

Indonesia PT Reporting: Stay Ahead of Deadlines and Fines
Visas & extensions
Upd. 21/09/26
New Tax Rules for PT Companies from 2027

For most PT owners, the reporting is handled by an accountant, a consultant, or an agency.

But from January 1, 2027, what matters will not only be who knows how to do the taxes, but whether that person has the official right to represent the company.

New Tax Rules for PT Companies from 2027
Visas & extensions
Upd. 16/09/26
Retirement in Indonesia: How the 55+ KITAS Works

Indonesia can easily become a place you want to stay in for the long haul — including after you retire.

Maybe you are weighing this option for yourself, or looking for a way to bring your parents here. Foreigners over the age of 55 can apply for the E33F retirement KITAS, which allows them to live in th…