Are any of Indonesia’s current tax exemptions expected to be removed?
Recently, there have not been any major discussions on the possible removal of any tax exemptions in Indonesia. Therefore, none of them are expected to be removed.
Are foreigners allowed to own a real estate agency in Indonesia?
Indonesian laws do not allow foreigners to own a real estate agency in Indonesia by themselves; they must do so alongside a permanent resident or citizen of Indonesia. Foreigners may set up [...]
Are Indonesian real estate agencies allowed to sell land which is located abroad?
Indonesian real estate agencies are allowed to sell land which is located abroad if it is sold by an agent who is a certified international real estate agent. To become one, a [...]
What difficulties might be faced by one who starts a real estate agency in Indonesia?
There are many challenges which might be faced by a person who enters the real estate business in Indonesia. Among these challenges are those of making proper investments in the business as [...]
What are some unique features of the city of Bandung?
Bandung is another rapidly-growing major city of Indonesia. By population, it is the third-largest city in Indonesia. The latest statistics show that its population is just under 2.6 million. The city is [...]
What are some unique features of the city of Surabaya?
Surabaya is the second-largest city in Indonesia after Jakarta. Much like Jakarta, its population has been growing at a steady rate every year. Its population is currently just over 2.9 million people. [...]
What are some unique features of the city of Jakarta?
Jakarta is the capital city of Indonesia. It also serves as the center of the government’s financial and business activities. The city is one of the fastest-growing in Indonesia. Over the past [...]
What should foreign workers in Indonesia do if they believe their labor have been violated?
Foreign employees who believe that their labor rights have been violated should report to the Directorate General of Labor. Through the relevant authorities and via the court of law, the necessary measures will be taken against the employer [...]
Are any Indonesian labor regulations expected to be changed?
The Indonesian government plans to reduce the unemployment rate of Indonesian citizens. Thus, it plans to limit limitation to the hiring of foreign employees. For this reason, the government through the Directorate General of Immigration and Ministry of Manpower might make it more difficult for a foreigner to acquire a work visa which is [...]
Which countries send the most foreign workers to Indonesia?
The vast majority of foreign workers in Indonesia are from East Asian countries. China sends the most foreign workers to Indonesia, with Japan and South Korea ranking second and third by this [...]