Other Briefings
Indonesia's KBLI 2025 Transition: Understanding the New Business Classification Framework
Indonesia will implement KBLI 2025 on June 15, 2026. Learn how the new business classification framework affects licensing applications, existing registrations, and new investments.
Consolidating Indonesian Subsidiaries into IFRS Group Reporting
Foreign investors consolidating Indonesian subsidiaries into IFRS group reporting must address PSAK alignment, currency translation, intercompany transactions, audit requirements, and group reporting obligations.
When Must a New PT PMA Register for Tax in Indonesia?
Assess when a new PT PMA should register for tax in Indonesia and how registration timing can affect compliance obligations, hiring plans, banking arrangements, and operational readiness.
Should Foreign Companies Use a PEO Before Establishing a PT PMA in Indonesia?
Planning to enter Indonesia? Compare PEO and PT PMA structures to determine the most efficient path for hiring staff, testing the market, and building long-term operations.
Chart of Accounts and Bookkeeping Standards for PT PMAs in Indonesia
Chart of accounts and bookkeeping structure directly affect tax compliance, VAT reporting, payroll administration, and financial reporting for PT PMAs operating in Indonesia.
China-Indonesia Closer Economic Ties: Trade and Investment Opportunities
In this article, we explore the strengthening economic ties between China and Indonesia, highlighting potential opportunities in bilateral trade and investment.
Indonesia BPJS Compliance for Foreign Employers: Costs, Hiring Impact, and Registration Requirements
BPJS compliance in Indonesia explained for foreign companies. See employer costs, contribution rates, and hiring impact before market entry.
Indonesia’s Minimum Investment Requirements: What Foreign Investors Need to Plan Before Entry
A practical guide to Indonesia’s PT PMA investment rules, including the IDR 10 billion threshold, capital structuring, and expansion planning.
Indonesia Coal 2026: How Export Controls and Policy Shape Investment Returns
Evaluate how Indonesia’s coal export rules impact pricing, margins, and investment risk before entering the market.
Indonesia’s QRIS Expansion Across APEC and What It Means for Businesses
Indonesia plans to expand QRIS across APEC economies, enabling cross-border digital payments and creating opportunities for Indonesian businesses.
Indonesia Corporate Income Tax Framework for Foreign-Owned Companies
Learn how foreign companies can structure operations in Indonesia to manage corporate tax, reduce withholding exposure, and secure available incentives.
ASEAN’s LNG Export Leaders: Investment and Energy Trade Opportunities in Malaysia and Indonesia
Foreign investors are exploring LNG opportunities in Malaysia and Indonesia as new gas discoveries and major projects reshape Southeast Asia’s energy trade.
Indonesia’s Danantara After Year One: Growth Targets, Asset Consolidation, and Investment Implications
Indonesia’s Danantara sovereign investment platform marks its first year with ambitious growth targets, major SOE restructuring, and billions in planned investments.
How Foreign Investors Should Prepare Year-One Tax Compliance Plans in Indonesia
Foreign investors entering Indonesia must prepare for tax registration, monthly filings, and payroll obligations during their first year of operations.
THR Compliance in Indonesia: What Foreign Employers Must Review Before Eid 2026
Most employers in Indonesia must pay THR before Eid 2026. Learn the payment deadline, calculation rules, tax impact, and compliance risks.
An Introduction to Doing Business in Indonesia 2026 – New Publication from Dezan Shira & Associates
An Introduction to Doing Business in Indonesia 2026 covers market entry, tax, HR & payroll, and audit & compliance considerations.
Should Investors Consolidate Indonesia Operations Under a Holding Company?
Foreign investors assess when a holding company improves control, tax efficiency, risk isolation, and exit readiness in Indonesia.
How Indonesia’s PT PMA Structure Fits Foreign Ownership and Control Requirements
Foreign investors can use a PT PMA to secure ownership control capital structure and profit repatriation in Indonesia.
Using Business Intelligence to Evaluate Workforce Availability and Wage Levels in Indonesia
Investors use business intelligence to assess workforce supply, wage levels, and hiring risks before selecting locations in Indonesia.
Capital Injection vs Shareholder Loans: Tax Implications for Foreign Investors in Indonesia
Compare equity and shareholder loans in Indonesia, including tax timing, withholding exposure, and capital recovery implications for foreign investors.
