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Starting a Maritime Tourism Business in Indonesia: Key Licensing and Foreign Investment Considerations

Starting a Maritime Tourism Business in Indonesia: Key Licensing and Foreign Investment Considerations

Indonesia’s maritime tourism sector continues to attract foreign investors, particularly for businesses involving inter-island tourism, private boat charters, snorkeling and diving activities, fast-boat transportation, and maritime tourism packages. However, establishing a maritime tourism business in Indonesia involves more than incorporating a company and obtaining a Business Identification Number (NIB). Foreign investors need to comprehensively consider […]

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Foreign Artists Performing in Indonesia: When Is a Work Permit Required?

Foreign Artists Performing in Indonesia: When Is a Work Permit Required?

Understanding the distinction between permitted performance activities, employment relationships, and Indonesian immigration requirements for foreign artists Foreign artists performing in Indonesia are not automatically required to obtain a work permit merely because they receive payment or perform at a commercial event. The applicable immigration framework distinguishes between permitted short-term activities and activities that constitute employment

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Employing Foreign Workers Without Proper Authorization in Indonesia: Administrative Sanctions and Immigration Risks

Employing Foreign Workers Without Proper Authorization in Indonesia: Administrative Sanctions and Immigration Risks

Understanding RPTKA compliance, administrative sanctions, and potential immigration consequences for employers of foreign workers Employing foreign workers (Tenaga Kerja Asing or TKA) in Indonesia is not simply a matter of obtaining the appropriate visa or stay permit. Under the current regulatory framework, employers must ensure that the employment of TKA is supported by an appropriate

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Indonesia’s 2026 Draft Manpower Bill Key Considerations for Employers of Foreign Workers

Indonesia’s 2026 Draft Manpower Bill: Key Considerations for Employers of Foreign Workers

Potential implications for immigration, work authorization and employer compliance Indonesia’s proposed Draft Manpower Bill may introduce a number of changes to the legal framework governing foreign workers (Tenaga Kerja Asing or TKA). While the Bill remains under discussion and its provisions may still evolve, the proposed changes indicate a move towards a more integrated approach

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What Happens to an Investor KITAS When Shares Are Sold

What Happens to an Investor KITAS When Shares Are Sold?

This is an important consideration for foreign shareholders holding an Investor ITAS (KITAS) or Investor ITAP (KITAP) in Indonesia. In principle, an investor’s immigration status is closely connected to their shareholding, position as a shareholder/capital owner, and relationship with the company acting as their sponsor. Accordingly, when the shares forming the basis of the investor

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Bringing a Foreign Yacht to Indonesia A Practical Guide to Temporary Importation, Vessel Declaration and Immigration Compliance

Bringing a Foreign Yacht to Indonesia: A Practical Guide to Temporary Importation, Vessel Declaration and Immigration Compliance

Indonesia, with its extensive coastline and growing marine tourism sector, has become an increasingly attractive destination for foreign yacht owners. However, bringing a foreign yacht into Indonesian waters is not merely a matter of bringing the vessel into Indonesia. The arrival of a foreign yacht may trigger obligations across several regulatory areas, including customs, immigration,

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Bisakah Engineer Asing Memperbaiki Mesin di Indonesia?

Bisakah Engineer Asing Memperbaiki Mesin di Indonesia?

Memahami Persyaratan Izin Kerja, Risiko Kepatuhan, dan Solusi Praktis Penugasan engineer asing ke Indonesia merupakan hal yang umum dilakukan di berbagai sektor, termasuk manufaktur, energi, penerbangan, pertambangan, konstruksi, logistik, teknologi, dan industri lainnya. Perusahaan internasional sering kali perlu mengirim engineer dengan keahlian khusus ke Indonesia untuk melakukan instalasi peralatan, menangani permasalahan teknis, melakukan pemeliharaan, inspeksi,

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Kepatuhan Keimigrasian bagi Aircraft Engineer dan Tenaga Teknis Penerbangan Asing di Indonesia

Kepatuhan Keimigrasian bagi Aircraft Engineer dan Tenaga Teknis Penerbangan Asing di Indonesia

Industri penerbangan sering kali membutuhkan penugasan tenaga profesional asing ke Indonesia, termasuk aircraft engineer, teknisi perawatan pesawat, spesialis avionik, technical representative, inspector, field service engineer, serta tenaga profesional lainnya di bidang penerbangan. Penugasan tersebut dapat dilakukan untuk berbagai kebutuhan, seperti perawatan pesawat, inspeksi teknis, aircraft delivery, modifikasi pesawat, troubleshooting, instalasi peralatan penerbangan, maintenance support, program

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Visa Bisnis vs Izin Kerja di Indonesia: Kapan Tenaga Kerja Asing Memerlukan Izin Kerja?

Visa Bisnis vs Izin Kerja di Indonesia: Kapan Tenaga Kerja Asing Memerlukan Izin Kerja?

Salah satu pertanyaan yang cukup sering muncul dalam praktik keimigrasian Indonesia adalah apakah seorang warga negara asing dapat melakukan kegiatan tertentu dengan menggunakan Visa Bisnis, atau apakah kegiatan tersebut sudah memerlukan izin kerja. Pertanyaan ini relevan bagi perusahaan multinasional, tim Human Resources (HR), global mobility providers, investor asing, maupun firma hukum internasional yang mendampingi klien

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Who Is Responsible for the Immigration Status of a Foreign Worker After Termination of Employment?

Who Is Responsible for the Immigration Status of a Foreign Worker After Termination of Employment?

Understanding the Continuing Responsibilities of an Immigration Sponsor in Indonesia When a foreign worker’s employment relationship in Indonesia comes to an end, the employer’s obligations do not necessarily end at the same time as the employment relationship. The resignation or termination of a foreign worker raises a number of immigration matters that need to be

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