Visas May Get More Expensive in Indonesia
In January, the Indonesian authorities began discussing changes to immigration fees with a clear target for 2026: to raise 8.5 trillion rupiah. This refers to the money foreigners pay for visas, stay…
Foreign Worker Data: 163 Registered in Badung
How many foreigners work in Bali legally? A new report by Badung’s Department of Labour has produced a surprising figure. Across the regency’s main resort areas, there are 163 legal foreign employees.
License Required: Airbnb and Booking Begin March Cleanup
Bali Governor Wayan Koster is issuing an ultimatum to online accommodation booking services. He met with Airbnb’s management and demanded the removal of illegal villas from the app. Bali authorities n…
Airbnb in Bali Isn’t Banned, but Controls Are Increasing
Talks about banning Airbnb in Bali turned out to be just noise without real consequences. The platforms remain. What’s changing is the way properties can be rented. Now the focus shifts to documentati…
Instant Compensation After a Crash in Bali: What Can Go Wrong
Traffic accidents happen frequently in Bali, and people usually try to resolve the situation immediately on the spot by agreeing on repairs and closing the matter without unnecessary formalities.
How to Buy Bali Real Estate in 2026 Without VAT
The Indonesian government has approved a new tax incentive for homebuyers. The program reintroduces the PPN DTP scheme, under which the government covers the value-added tax (VAT) on behalf of the buy…
Zero LKPM Reports Could Lead to Business Suspension
At the end of 2025, Indonesia’s Ministry of Investments (BKPM) reiterated that LKPM reporting is not merely a formality. It is a commitment from companies to the state.
New Law Against Fictitious Land Ownership: Registering Land in a Balinese's Name is No Longer Possible
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…
Developer Delayed Villa Delivery for 8 Months: How the Conflict Was Resolved
The construction of the clients' villa in Indonesia spiraled out of control.
The deadlines were constantly pushed back, and the eighth month of delay became the norm. Instead of a clear delivery date and transparent conditions, the developer regularly demanded additional payme…
Grab a Discounted Visa for Bali
If you are planning a trip to Bali in the coming months, now is the perfect time to sort out your visa!
There are currently a series of autumn promotions from Legal Indonesia, and it’s a great opportunity to arrange your documents in advance, smoothly, and at a discount.
Foreigners Allowed to Lead Indonesian State-Owned Enterprises
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has allowed foreigners to manage state-owned enterprises (BUMN) for the first time in the country’s history. The new policy sparked a strong reaction — immediatel…
Indonesia Simplifies Rules for Investors
Opening a company with foreign capital in Indonesia has become easier. The minimum paid-up share capital is now reduced from 10 to 2.5 billion rupiahs. The rules changed on October 2, 2025, when the n…
Bali Launches Single Registry for All Foreign Tourists
The island’s police and tourism business have launched CAKRAWASI — a digital system that records where foreigners live in real time. The reason is serious: an increase in crimes involving citizens fro…
Your Winter Without Visa Runs — Welcome to Bali
When December arrives and your thoughts keep drifting toward the sun, the ocean, and morning coffee under palm trees, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about spending winter in Bali. No rushing…
Want a Real Christmas?Singapore Is Just One Flight Away
If you’re spending December in Bali but still craving real holiday magic—fairy lights, markets, snow, and festive decor—you don’t need to fly all the way to Europe.
In December, Singapore transforms into one of Asia’s brightest and most spectacular Christmas destinations—and it’s only a short flight away.
