Bali has long been one of the most popular destinations for bloggers, photographers, videographers, DJs, yoga instructors, and other creative professionals.
Many have worked with local businesses for years, creating content and promoting their services in the belief that unpaid work did not violate the conditions of a tourist visa.
The Legal Indonesia team regularly advises clients on visa matters and has noticed a growing trend. Before buying tickets, people first ask a chatbot whether they need a visa instead of checking offic…
Many people first come to Bali in winter to escape the snow and cold. But those who have visited the island several times are increasingly planning their trips between June and September. These months…
Until recently, most small companies in Indonesia could use the preferential UMKM tax regime and pay just 0.5% of turnover. This system was convenient: it did not require full accounting, and the tax…
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…
Annual leave and sick leave in Indonesia are much clearer than they may seem at first glance.
The main rules are set out in law and in the BPJS social security system, through which sick pay and some social benefits are processed. The issue is usually not a lack of rules, but the fact that the…
Opening a restaurant in Bali is not just about finding premises, creating a menu and hiring a team. To operate legally, you need to obtain a number of licences and certificates confirming compliance w…
Bali’s villa sector is facing significant regulatory changes. At this week’s Bali Villa Connect 2026 forum, industry leaders discussed introducing an official villa classification system similar to ho…
The E33G visa is an option for those who want to live legally in Indonesia while continuing to work remotely for a foreign company. This type of KITAS is suitable for freelancers and remote profession…
When a conflict goes beyond a normal dispute and ends up involving the police or the courts, the cost of a mistake becomes much higher. The Indonesian legal system follows its own procedures and inter…
A criminal trial in Ubud has concluded over a villa construction project that left the investor facing losses of billions of rupiah. The case concerns a project in the village of Mas. The client trans…
In Bali, dismissing an employee almost never looks like a simple “we’re no longer working together”. Even if the employer is sure the employee is underperforming or causing problems, the process of te…
Investing in property in Bali may look attractive, but this is also where foreign buyers regularly face legal and financial risks. Many believe that once the contract is signed and payment is made, th…
Many entrepreneurs arrive in Indonesia feeling they’ve found the perfect team: staff are polite, calm, don’t argue, and rarely get into conflict. At first, it seems like working together will be easy.
It has become easier for Tabanan residents to deal with immigration matters — you can now extend your visa locally, without travelling to Denpasar. The new immigration office started receiving its fir…
