Other Briefings
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.
Sector Screening for Indonesia Market Entry: A Business Intelligence Framework for Foreign Investors
Foreign investors entering Indonesia must use business intelligence to validate sector viability before committing capital.
Foreign Ownership Rules and Conditional Sector Access in Indonesia
Foreign investors entering Indonesia must assess ownership limits, conditional sector access, investment thresholds, and long-term structural risk.
Profit Repatriation from Indonesia: Tax, Timing, and Execution Considerations
Foreign investors repatriating profits from Indonesia must manage tax exposure, timing, and execution risks to ensure predictable cash outcomes.
VAT Registration, E-Faktur, and Ongoing Compliance in Indonesia for Foreign Investors
Foreign investors operating in Indonesia face VAT obligations tied to e-Faktur, monthly reporting, and ongoing compliance requirements.
Using Business Intelligence to Evaluate Logistics and Port Connectivity in Indonesia
Indonesia’s logistics and port connectivity are assessed in terms of hub capacity, reliability, last-mile delivery constraints, and ASEAN positioning.
Evaluating Indonesia’s Middle-Class Growth Using Business Intelligence
Analyze Indonesia’s middle-class growth using business intelligence to identify where consumer demand is real, concentrated, and investable.
Indonesia’s Special Economic Zones: A Structural Shift for Foreign Investors
Indonesia’s Special Economic Zones reflect a structural shift in policy, incentives, and infrastructure shaping foreign investment decisions.
Should Foreign Companies in Indonesia Appoint Local Directors for Governance or Compliance Only?
Foreign companies in Indonesia must assess when local directors should hold real authority and how governance choices affect risk and control.
Using BI to Benchmark Consumer Markets in ASEAN with a Focus on Indonesia
A BI-led framework for benchmarking ASEAN consumer markets and understanding Indonesia’s true demand depth.
