Practical, honest articles on Indonesian business law, tax, immigration, and compliance — written by the team at Unravel Strategic Partner.
A PT PMA — Perseroan Terbatas Penanaman Modal Asing — is the standard legal vehicle for foreign nationals who want to own and operate a business in Indonesia. Here is what the regulations actually require, and what to watch out for.
Read full guide →Indonesia is Southeast Asia's largest economy and actively encourages foreign investment — but the regulatory framework requires careful navigation. This guide covers what every foreign investor needs to understand before committing capital.
Read full guide →Bali's property market is booming — and so is confusion about what foreigners can and cannot legally own. Here is an honest guide to how property ownership actually works for non-Indonesian nationals.
Read full guide →Managing foreign employees in Indonesia requires more than just obtaining a KITAS. For multinational companies in Jakarta, the full chain — RPTKA, IMTA, and KITAS — must be navigated carefully to keep both the company and its foreign staff legally protected.
Read full guide →Withholding tax is one of the most commonly misunderstood tax obligations for businesses in Indonesia — particularly those working with foreign vendors, paying dividends abroad, or using external service providers.
Read full guide →Most business owners think about bookkeeping when they need to — at tax time, when a bank asks for statements, or when something goes wrong. By then, it is often too late to do it properly.
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