Indonesia – Selling Property
The process of selling property in Indonesia is governed by a well-defined legal framework, though it can be administratively demanding. Every formal…
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Indonesia – Buying Property
Freehold land ownership in Indonesia is constitutionally reserved for Indonesian citizens — foreign nationals cannot hold it directly. That said, there are…
Read more →Indonesia – Work Permits and Working Legally
To work legally in Indonesia, foreign nationals must secure a series of linked authorisations — chiefly an employer-sponsored Foreign Worker Utilisation Plan…
Read more →Indonesia – Veterinary Care
The quality of veterinary care across Indonesia spans a wide spectrum — from internationally equipped urban clinics in major cities to far…
Read more →Indonesia – Vehicle Maintenance, Repairs, and Breakdown Recovery
Keeping a vehicle in good condition in Indonesia is influenced by the country’s tropical climate, widely varying road surfaces, and a repair…
Read more →Indonesia – Taxis and Ride-Hailing Services
Indonesia offers expats a mature and varied transport landscape, blending metered taxis from long-established operators such as Blue Bird with the homegrown…
Read more →Indonesia – Taxation
Indonesia runs a centralised, self-assessment tax framework administered by the Directorate General of Taxes (DGT). Tax residency is established after 183 days…
Read more →Indonesia – Self-Employment
Indonesia presents genuine — yet legally intricate — opportunities for expats seeking self-employment or entrepreneurship. Foreign nationals are not legally permitted to…
Read more →Indonesia – Retail and Consumer Issues
For expats, Indonesia presents a shopping environment that is as diverse as the country itself — spanning round-the-clock minimarkets and vast climate-controlled…
Read more →Indonesia – Residency
Foreign nationals looking to establish themselves in Indonesia have a number of residency pathways to choose from, spanning the temporary KITAS (Kartu…
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