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Business Tax
A Guide to Corporate Income Tax in 2025

Managing Corporate Income Tax in Indonesia requires strategic planning to ensure compliance while maximizing efficiency. This guide breaks down Indonesia’s corporate income tax structure, incentives for new companies, allowable deductions, and corporate income tax deadlines. 

Marketing Tourism
Bali’s Sacred Trilogy: Melasti, Pengerupukan, and Nyepi

To witness Melasti, Pengerupukan, and Nyepi is to experience Bali at its most profound. It is a journey from purification to exorcism, from chaos to stillness, from the old year to the new. Each step in this sacred trilogy holds deep meaning—one that is both intensely spiritual and universally human. 

Business Human Resources
THR in Indonesia: What Employers Need to Know

Tunjangan Hari Raya (THR) is a mandatory religious holiday allowance in Indonesia. It is a key part of employee rights, ensuring workers receive extra financial support before major religious celebrations. Employers must understand their obligations to avoid legal consequences.  What is THR in Indonesia? THR is a one-time annual payment given to employees before religious […]

Business Legal Tax
New Coretax System: A Game-Changer or a Growing Pain?

Indonesia's tax administration is undergoing a significant transformation with the implementation of the Core Tax Administration System (Coretax). Effective from January 1, 2025, this initiative is spearheaded by the Ministry of Finance (MoF). Designed to simplify tax processes and unify multiple platforms, Coretax aims to ease compliance for taxpayers while giving the government a 360-degree […]

Business
Minimum Wage in Bali (2025)

The minimum wage in Bali saw a 6.5% increase in 2025.

Business Tax
Tax Obligations for Businesses in Indonesia

Navigating Indonesia's tax system requires understanding various taxes and deadlines. For expert guidance and compliance, trust Smart Advisory Solutions (SAS). Our team handles all tax calculations and reporting, allowing you to focus on your business with confidence.

Business Tax
Indonesia's Double Taxation Agreements

Double taxation hindering your global business? Discover how Indonesia's 71 tax treaties reduce tax rates and eliminate double taxation, making international trade and investment smoother and more profitable!

Business Tourism
Insights into Bali's Tourism Statistics

Bali exceeded its 2023 tourism goals, welcoming over 5 million international visitors, with strong contributions from Australia, India, and China. The momentum continues into 2024 with a significant rise in tourist arrivals. Explore the key trends and insights shaping Bali's tourism growth.

Business setup Legal Tax
Understanding Land Rights & Regulations in Bali

Equip yourself with the knowledge needed to make informed investment decisions and protect your real estate investments in Bali. This guide provides a detailed overview of the four main types of land rights in Indonesia, zoning regulations in Bali, and a resource for checking zoning regulations in the Badung Regency of Bali.

Business Legal
Setting Up a PT PMA in Indonesia: A Foreign Investor’s Guide

In this article we lay out the steps for setting up a foreign-owned legal entity in Indonesia.

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