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AGMS & Annual Report Requirements for Indonesian PT Companies

Learn what Indonesian PT companies must do under Permenkum 49/2025 — AGMS deadlines, annual report requirements, SABH filing, and sanctions for non-compliance.

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Small Island Utilization Permit

Foreign companies (PT PMA) operating on Indonesia's small islands must obtain a Small Island Utilization Permit by 20 May 2026. Learn the requirements, documents, and process under Permen KP No. 10/2024.

Legal
Groundwater Use Permit (ABT) in Bali: 2026

Groundwater Use Permit (ABT) in Bali: What Villa & Business Owners Must Do Before 31 March 2026 — Smart Advisory Solutions The Badung Regency government has issued a formal notice (ref. B-937/GL.05/BGE/2026, dated 12 March 2026) reminding all commercial groundwater users in Bali that the deadline to obtain a Groundwater Use Permit (Izin Pengusahaan Air […]

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Indonesia Regulation 49/2025: New Sanctions for Late Annual Report Submissions Explained

Indonesia has introduced enforceable sanctions for late annual report submissions under Regulation 49/2025. Learn what companies must do to remain compliant.

Legal
BKPM Regulation No. 5 of 2025: New PT PMA Capital Rules Explained

BKPM Regulation No. 5 of 2025: New PT PMA Capital Rules Explained

Business Legal
How to Start an Import Business in Indonesia (2025 Guide)

A 2025 guide for foreigners on importing into Indonesia: company setup, KBLI selection, NIB/API licensing, customs, and compliance. Expert help from SAS.

Legal
Testament and Will Regulations in Indonesia

Estate planning in Indonesia requires careful attention, especially for foreigners holding assets here. Indonesian law has its own framework for wills, and it does not automatically align with international estate planning rules.  Indonesian wills and international wills A notary in Indonesia can only prepare a testament covering assets located within Indonesia. For example, if a […]

Business Legal
OSS System Indonesia: A Simple Guide for Business Owners

Understanding the OSS System in Indonesia  Are you planning to set up a business in Indonesia? Whether you’re opening a restaurant in Bali, starting a villa rental in Sumbawa, or running a consulting firm in Jakarta, you’ll need to understand the OSS system in Indonesia.  The Online Single Submission (OSS) platform has transformed the way […]

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Prenuptial Agreements in Indonesia: Why Mixed Marriages Need Them

Getting married in Indonesia? Learn why a prenuptial agreement is crucial for foreigners in mixed marriages to protect property and investments legally.

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The 2025 Trends Shaping Bali Real Estate

Discover key trends shaping Bali's 2025 property market—off-plan growth, compact villas, rental shifts, and data-backed insights from REID and SAS.

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