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Clear guides on visas, company setup, property and family law in Indonesia, written by our lawyers for foreigners.
Company setupPT PMA Minimum Capital in Indonesia: The Real NumbersPT PMA minimum capital in Indonesia is IDR 10 billion per KBLI code, with 25% paid up. Full breakdown of rules, proof, and common mistakes.Read the guide →
Company setupHow to Set Up a PT Company in Indonesia (2026 Guide)How to set up a PT company in Indonesia: choose PT local or PT PMA, meet the IDR 10 billion rule, and register through OSS. Full…Read the guide →
Property and buildingStarting a Restaurant in Indonesia: Structure, Permits, CostsStarting a restaurant in Indonesia as a foreigner means a PT PMA, NIB, halal and hygiene permits, and paid-up capital from IDR 10 billion. Full guide.Read the guide →
Company setupHow to Start a Business in Indonesia as a ForeignerHow to start a business in Indonesia as a foreigner: PT PMA setup, KBLI check, capital rules, licensing steps and typical timelines and costs.Read the guide →
Litigation Lawyers in Indonesia: Process, Costs and TimelineLitigation lawyers in Indonesia explained: court stages, realistic timelines, foreign party rules and what a civil case actually costs. Free consultation.Read the guide →
Company setupNotary Public in Indonesia: What They Do and When You Need OneWhat a notary public in Indonesia actually does, PPAT vs notaris explained, typical fees, and the documents that must be notarized. Updated 2026.Read the guide →
Property and buildingIndonesia Property Lawyer: Due Diligence Before You BuyIndonesia property lawyer explains land titles, due diligence steps and foreign ownership rules for buyers in Bandung, Jakarta and nationwide. Free consult.Read the guide →
Company setupHow to Set Up a PT PMA in Indonesia (2026 Process)How to set up a PT PMA in Indonesia: capital rules, KBLI codes, OSS steps and timeline. Practical guide from a Jakarta law and notary office.Read the guide →
LKPM Report Service in Indonesia: Deadlines and FinesLKPM report service in Indonesia from a Jakarta law office: quarterly deadlines, NIB freeze risk, what OSS actually asks for, and how reporting works.Read the guide →
VisasKITAP Visa Agent in Indonesia: Permanent Stay PermitsKITAP visa agent in Indonesia handling eligibility, documents and immigration filing nationwide. Five-year permit, renewable. Free first consultation.Read the guide →
Company setupPT PMA Tax Report Service in Indonesia: What It CoversPT PMA tax report service in Indonesia: monthly SPT, annual CIT, LKPM and withholding tax explained, with deadlines, penalties and typical costs.Read the guide →
Online Lawyer Consultation in Indonesia: How It WorksOnline lawyer consultation in Indonesia by WhatsApp or video call, nationwide. Free first consultation, response within hours. PT PMA, KITAS, property, notary.Read the guide →
VisasOverstay Visa in Indonesia: Fines, Deportation, FixesOverstay visa in Indonesia costs IDR 1,000,000 a day. Over 60 days risks detention and deportation. What to do, worked example, when to call a lawyer.Read the guide →
Family lawFamily Law Lawyer in Indonesia: What Foreigners Need to KnowFamily law lawyer in Indonesia for expats and mixed marriages: divorce jurisdiction, custody rules, prenups, inheritance. Free consultation nationwide.Read the guide →
Corporate Lawyer in Indonesia: What They Do and CostCorporate lawyer in Indonesia: what they handle, PT PMA setup, KITAS, fees by service, and how to pick one. Free consultation, nationwide coverage.Read the guide →
Property and buildingHow to Apply for a Building Permit (PBG) in IndonesiaHow to apply for a building permit PBG in Indonesia: the SIMBG process, required documents, technical review stages, timeline and typical costs explained.Read the guide →
Property and buildingHow to Apply for a Building Use Permit (SLF) in IndonesiaHow to apply for a building use permit SLF in Indonesia: documents, inspection steps, timelines and the five-year renewal rule explained.Read the guide →
VisasVisa on Arrival Extension Indonesia: Process, Cost, DeadlinesVisa on arrival extension Indonesia: apply 7 days before expiry, extra 30 days, IDR 500,000 fee, IDR 1,000,000/day overstay fine. Full steps here.Read the guide →
Company setupBusiness Consulting Indonesia: What You Actually Need to KnowBusiness consulting in Indonesia explained: PT PMA setup costs, timelines, OSS licensing, tax and LKPM duties. Free first consultation, WhatsApp reply same day.Read the guide →
Trademark Registration in Indonesia: Process, Cost, TimelineTrademark registration in Indonesia: first-to-file rules, DGIP steps, 8 to 18 month timeline, class fees and how to avoid rejection. Free consult.Read the guide →
VisasHow to Get KITAS E33G Digital Nomad Visa in IndonesiaHow to get the KITAS E33G digital nomad visa in Indonesia: income proof, documents, timeline and the mistakes that cause rejection.Read the guide →
Company setupCan a Foreigner Own 100% of a Business in Indonesia?Can a foreigner own 100% of a business in Indonesia? Yes, in most sectors via PT PMA. Rules, capital rules and exceptions explained.Read the guide →
Company setupHow Much Does It Cost to Register a Company in Indonesia?How much does it cost to register a company in Indonesia? Real 2026 fee ranges for PT PMA, local PT, notary, OSS, and licensing, city by…Read the guide →
Company setupIndonesia Business Setup Services: What They Cover and CostIndonesia business setup services explained: PT PMA vs local PT, real costs, KBLI risk levels, timelines and the mistakes that cause OSS rejections.Read the guide →
VisasIndonesia Visa on Arrival: Rules, Cost and Entry PointsIndonesia visa on arrival guide: eligible countries, IDR 500,000 fee, e-VOA process, entry airports, overstay fines and when a proper visa beats it.Read the guide →
Property and buildingCan Foreigners Buy Property in Indonesia? The Real RulesCan foreigners buy property in Indonesia? Not freehold. Here is what Hak Pakai, HGB and PT PMA actually let you own, and where buyers get burned.Read the guide →
Property and buildingProperty Purchase Due Diligence Checklist in IndonesiaProperty purchase due diligence checklist in Indonesia: certificate checks, PBG and SLF, seller verification, tax clearance and the notary steps foreigners miss.Read the guide →
VisasWork KITAS in Bali and Indonesia: Costs, Steps, TimelineWork KITAS in Bali and Indonesia explained: sponsor rules, RPTKA, cost ranges, timeline and the mistakes that get applications rejected. Published 2026.Read the guide →
VisasFamily KITAS in Indonesia and Bali: 2026 Rules and CostsFamily KITAS in Indonesia and Bali: who qualifies, documents, sponsor rules, cost ranges, processing time and the mistakes that get applications rejected.Read the guide →
VisasD212 Multiple Entry Visa for Indonesia: Rules and CostsD212 multiple entry visa for Indonesia explained: eligibility, sponsor letter, cost, processing time and the exit-and-reentry rule for 2026.Read the guide →
VisasRetirement Visa Indonesia: KITAS Lansia Rules for 2026Retirement visa Indonesia (KITAS Lansia) 2026: age 55+, income proof, sponsor rules, costs, and the mistakes that get applications rejected. Free consult.Read the guide →
VisasInvestor KITAS in Indonesia: Requirements and CostsInvestor KITAS in Indonesia explained: share capital thresholds, the 1-year vs 2-year options, documents needed and how long approval actually takes.Read the guide →
VisasHow to Get KITAS in Indonesia: Types, Costs, StepsHow to get KITAS in Indonesia: sponsor types, document lists, processing time and costs, explained with a Yogyakarta example. Published 23 Sept 2026.Read the guide →
VisasWork Permit Indonesia and Residence Visa: The Real ProcessWork permit Indonesia and residence visa explained: RPTKA, IMTA replacement, KITAS types, costs and timelines, with a Medan case example.Read the guide →
VisasB211 Visa for Indonesia: Costs, Rules and How to ApplyB211 visa for Indonesia explained: validity, extension limits, sponsor rules, real costs and the mistakes that get applications rejected in 2026.Read the guide →
Legal Services in Indonesia: A Practical Guide for ForeignersLegal services in Indonesia explained: what a PT PMA, KITAS, property check or notary deed actually costs and takes, with a Batam example.Read the guide →
How to Find a Lawyer in Indonesia: A Practical GuideHow to find a lawyer in Indonesia: check PERADI registration, compare fee structures, and avoid the mistakes foreign clients make most often.Read the guide →
Company setupPT PMA Company Registration in Indonesia: Costs and StepsPT PMA company registration in Indonesia: capital thresholds, OSS steps, timeline and costs explained by a Jakarta law and notary office.Read the guide →
Best Law Firm in Indonesia: How to Actually Choose OneLooking for the best law firm in Indonesia? Here's what license to check, what a PT PMA setup should cost, and the questions that expose a…Read the guide →
Property and buildingIMB Indonesia: The Building Permit Rules in 2026 (PBG/SLF)IMB Indonesia is no longer issued. Learn what replaced it, PBG and SLF costs, timelines, and documents needed nationwide. Free consultation available.Read the guide →
Property and buildingProperty Legal Assistance in Indonesia: What It Costs and CoversProperty legal assistance in Indonesia explained: due diligence, notary fees, PBG/SLF permits, foreign ownership rules and real costs from a Jakarta law firm.Read the guide →
Company setupIndonesia Company Setup: Costs, Structures and Process 2026Indonesia company setup guide for 2026: PT PMA capital rules, KBLI codes, costs, timeline and the mistakes foreign founders make. Free consultation.Read the guide →