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Regulation changes, tax traps, visa updates, property pitfalls. Written by the team that files the paperwork.
propertyBali Real Estate 2026: The Era of Order
The 'Wild West' is officially over. As the market enters institutional maturity, the rules of the game have changed forever. From 7 million arrivals to the rise of Managed Resorts, here is the roadmap for 2026.
businessThe Great OTA Purge: Why March 31, 2026, Will Change Bali Hospitality Forever
'The countdown has begun. 32 days remaining until the Airbnb purge in Bali. No NIB, no listing. Under PP 28/2025, every hospitality unit must be verified via API integration with OSS. Here is how to stay legal.'
visasImmigration Cracks Down: 15 Sponsors Behind 320 Visa-Abusing Foreigners
## Facts Indonesian immigration authorities have identified 15 individual sponsors responsible for facilitating the legal stay of 320 foreign nationals who were subsequently caught participating in illegal online gambling operations in the Hayam Wuruk corridor of Central Jakarta
visasIndonesia's Finance Ministry Debunks Viral Claim That Official Told Foreign Investors to Leave
## Facts A statement purportedly made by Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, Chairman of the Financial Services Authority (OJK), began circulating widely on Indonesian social media, claiming he had told foreign investors they were free to leave the country. The clip or quote spread rapidly, t
visasIndonesia's Retirement KITAP: The Permanent Stay Option Most Expats Miss
## Facts Indonesia's immigration framework offers two primary residence permit tracks for foreign retirees: the Retirement KITAS, a temporary stay permit requiring annual renewal, and the Retirement KITAP, a permanent stay permit that provides multi-year or indefinite residency
visasInside Komodo's Last Village: Life on the Edge of a World Heritage Zone
## Facts Komodo Island, part of Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT) province, is home not only to the Varanus komodoensis — the Komodo dragon — but to a fishing and farming community that has coexisted with the reptile for generations. The village of Komodo, the oldest settlement on the i
visasJakarta's Aparthotel Market Signals Demand for Flexible Urban Living
## Facts Citadines Gatot Subroto is a serviced residence located on one of Jakarta's principal arterial roads, Jalan Gatot Subroto, a corridor that runs through the heart of the city's business and diplomatic district. The property belongs to The Ascott Limited's Citadines brand
visasNgurah Rai Immigration Office Cracks Down on Unofficial Fees
## Facts The Ngurah Rai Immigration Office in Bali has announced a formal initiative to overhaul its service delivery with the explicit goal of eradicating pungutan liar — colloquially known as pungli — the practice of unofficial or extralegal fees solicited by government offici
visasSONO Hotels Signs Bali Canggu Property, Betting on Indonesia's Luxury Lifestyle Boom
## Facts SONO Hotels & Resorts Asia has announced the signing of SONO Felice Bali Canggu, marking the brand's latest expansion into Indonesia's competitive lifestyle hospitality market. The agreement adds Canggu — Bali's most internationally recognized creative and surf enclave
taxesIndonesia's Parliament Presses Bali Immigration to Tighten Foreign Nationals Oversight
## Facts Indonesia's House of Representatives has formally urged Bali's Directorate General of Immigration to intensify its supervision of foreign nationals (WNA — Warga Negara Asing) across the island. The parliamentary intervention reflects growing concern at the national legi
taxesIndonesia's Tax Filing Amnesty Fails to Move the Compliance Needle
## Facts Indonesia's Directorate General of Taxes (Direktorat Jenderal Pajak, DJP) introduced a series of relaxation measures around the annual tax return filing process — commonly referred to as SPT (Surat Pemberitahuan Tahunan) — with the explicit goal of lowering the administ
visasNavigating Indonesian Schools: What Expat Families Need to Know
## Facts Indonesia's education system presents expatriate families with a layered set of choices that vary significantly by institution type, location, and immigration status. The most accessible option for foreign nationals is the international school, which operates under curr
visasThe Legal Maze of Getting Married in Indonesia as a Foreigner
## Facts Marriage in Indonesia is governed primarily by Law No. 1 of 1974 on Marriage (Undang-Undang Perkawinan), which states that a marriage is only legally valid if conducted according to the religious law of each party. Indonesia recognises six official religions for this pu
businessVirtual Offices for PT PMA: What Indonesia's Address Rules Actually Require
## Facts Foreign-owned companies in Indonesia — structured as PT PMA, or Perseroan Terbatas Penanaman Modal Asing — are required by law to maintain a registered business address that appears in their Articles of Association (Akta Pendirian) and is endorsed by the relevant region
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taxesBali Targets Influencers and Tourists Bartering Stays for Content
## Facts Indonesian immigration authorities in Bali have moved to enforce existing visa regulations against a practice that has become widespread in the island's hospitality and lifestyle economy: foreign nationals on visitor visas accepting complimentary accommodation, meals, s
visasIndonesia Visa Landscape: What Every Foreign Visitor and Investor Needs to Know
## Facts Indonesia operates a layered visa system that serves a spectrum of foreign nationals — from short-term tourists to long-term investors — each with distinct eligibility criteria, durations, and conditions. The country's immigration framework is governed primarily by Law
visasIndonesia Work Visa Landscape: What Foreign Workers Must Know
## Facts Indonesia's work authorization framework sits at the intersection of immigration law and manpower regulation, governed primarily by Law No. 13/2003 on Manpower, Law No. 6/2011 on Immigration, and its implementing regulations. Foreign nationals who intend to work in Indo