While some are wrapping up the year and making plans for the next, the Bali authorities have passed a law in the final days of December that could significantly alter the property market’s regulations…
In southern Bali there are plots that are still listed as rice fields in the paperwork, but the fields themselves are gone — water now covers them. Governor Wayan Koster said as much: the owner holds…
The case involving possible extortion in the processing of KITAS and KITAP permits in Bali has developed further. Indonesian MP for Bali Nyoman Parta has called for a “clean-up” of immigration offices…
To make it easier for you to understand, we offer detailed instructions since the website and app are only available in the Indonesian language. While you can use website translation tools in your bro…
Imagine this: you submit your tax reports on time, pay your taxes, and run your business as usual. Then, some time later, you find out that your company’s access to the government system has been bloc…
Indonesia’s mobile communications market is set for major changes. The country’s Ministry of Communication and Digital Technology (Kemkomdigi) has officially approved Regulation No. 7 of 2026.
Indonesia’s Directorate General of Immigration has introduced extra security for users of its visa portal. Accessing your account and applying for a visa now requires more than just a username and pas…
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.
Yes, but it depends on the circumstances. Many expats in Indonesia purchased SIM cards casually—sometimes from street vendors or kiosks—without formal registration using a passport or ID. In such case…
Jatiluwih Terraces to Host Bali’s Sustainable Run