For foreign investors looking to establish or expand their business presence in Indonesia, understanding the tax implications of profit repatriation is an important part of investment planning. While Indonesia offers significant opportunities across various sectors, investors must also consider how returns from their investments will be distributed and what tax obligations may arise. One of the key considerations is the withholding tax on dividends paid to foreign shareholders…

When businesses consider expanding into Indonesia, discussions often focus on market size, workforce availability, and investment opportunities. However, one of the most significant advantages available to investors is frequently overlooked: the range of fiscal and non-fiscal incentives available through Indonesia’s Special Economic Zones (Kawasan Ekonomi Khusus / KEK)…

Over the last decade, Indonesia has emerged as one of the most dynamic digital markets in Asia. From online shopping and digital payments to cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI), technology has become deeply embedded in the way businesses operate and consumers interact. As digital transformation accelerates across industries, one sector has quietly become the backbone of this growth: data processing, hosting, and related digital infrastructure services…

Indonesia’s mining sector is undergoing a significant transformation. Traditionally, access to Mineral and Coal Mining Business Permit Areas (Wilayah Izin Usaha Pertambangan / WIUP) was primarily available to state-owned enterprises, regional government-owned enterprises, and private business entities through competitive licensing mechanisms…

For many entrepreneurs, franchising represents one of the fastest and most effective ways to expand a successful business. Instead of opening and operating every new location independently, a business owner can leverage the resources and local market knowledge of franchisees while maintaining control over the brand, business system, and customer experience…

When people hear the term “supply chain,” they often think about logistics, transportation, inventory, and delivery schedules. However, in today’s business environment, supply chain management is no longer just an operational matter…

Bali has long been one of Indonesia’s most attractive destinations for property and tourism investment. The growing tourism industry and increasing demand for villas, hotels, restaurants, beach clubs, wellness centers, and other commercial developments continue to drive strong demand for land across the island…

Indonesia’s digital economy continues to attract significant foreign investment, driven by the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, data centres, and digital services. While these sectors offer substantial business opportunities, foreign investors are increasingly required to navigate a more comprehensive regulatory framework that extends beyond investment licensing…

Bali has become one of Southeast Asia’s leading destinations for beauty, wellness, and medical tourism. Every year, both local and foreign investors establish new aesthetic businesses to meet the growing demand from residents, expatriates, and international visitors seeking advanced beauty and anti-aging treatments…

Following the implementation of KBLI 2025, Indonesia’s Online Single Submission system (OSS) has begun converting existing business classification codes to the new standard.
For many companies, the visible result appears reassuring: the Business Identification Number (NIB) remains valid, and existing business licenses have not been marked as expired…