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Since 2015, the Indonesian government implemented a Visa-Free Policy, which means people from most countries no longer need to pay the US$35 visa-on-arrival fee. This free visa allows foreigners from many countries such as the US, Canada, the UK to stay up to 30 days within the Indonesian territory, but not a single day longer than it. The visa cannot be extended an …

Having a basic understanding of important office solution concepts before you start the office solution rental process will give you peace of mind now. It will also definitely save you a fortune in the future. Here are a comprehensive dictionary of office solution terms you should know before you start looking for an office to rent in Indonesia -- to make life a littl …

You may know what a border run is -- a quick crossing of the international border to reset a visa. However, what happens if you overstay your visa in Indonesia? Or your visa is about to expire when you have no time to renew it? Since not all visas can be done with a simple border run, the answer depends greatly on numerous key factors, for instances, the country of p …

While most foreign entrepreneurs may feel like they have a good grasp on the requirements when starting a company in Indonesia, it is important to understand the required organizational structures, leadership approach, responsibilities and good corporate governance. Some essential questions to ask are as follows: What are the roles of the director and commiss …

Indonesia is consistently working on being Southeast Asia’s best place to do business. Now you can register a company in Indonesia online. The online system is called Online Single Submission (OSS), and it permits some processes such as location permit, building permit and environmental permit to be done online. The government through the Coordinating Ministry for Ec …

Are you coming to Bali to find yourself, to move forward or get out of your comfort zone? You might have heard thousands of stories of successful entrepreneurs who consider this Indonesian island as the key to their favourable results as their businesses started to shine brightly right there. However, what you might not have heard are the stories of wrongly set expec …

Most tourists coming to Indonesia are granted free-entry visa for up to 30 days. However, in case of moving to Indonesia for work or business meetings, visiting family, friends or conducting social activities, foreigners are obliged to obtain a visa through sponsorship. Without a visa sponsorship letter, foreigners will need to leave the country and go back agai …

We all know that entering a market and starting a company in a new country takes a lot of time, effort, as well as your blood and sweat. As a result, many entrepreneurs or business owners find it daunting to penetrate the Indonesian market and start thinking if they should engage a business consulting company. In fact, their thought of hiring a competent business con …

The cultural and creative industries are the new pillar industries in Indonesia and have made great contributions to the country’s economy and social employment.   The data shows that the Asia-Pacific region is the most prosperous region of the world's cultural and creative industries (total revenue of US$743 billion), followed by Europe (total revenue of US …

Without a good company name, there is no great value in the branding of your business. The longevity of your business depends greatly on the name you choose -- that’s why most entrepreneurs research all aspects of choosing a company name, before making a decision. However, when choosing a good name for your business, you will also need to consider the legal aspect of …

Foreigners from all the world see Indonesia as Southeast Asia’s powerhouse. The small and medium-sized companies (SMEs), from a sole proprietorship to partnership, make up a huge proportion of Indonesia’s economy. Even though it is not easy to start a company in Indonesia, the Indonesian government is now very open to the establishments of businesses across many …

Every year hundreds of thousands foreigners choose to live and work in Indonesia because of its fantastic employment opportunities and lifestyle. However, dozens of them get into troubles as a result of failing to obtain a proper visa. In this article, we provide information on ITAS and why it is the most common reason for immigration issues. Don’t be frustrated. On …