Indonesia market insights
Indonesia is not one market, and what works in Jakarta may not work in Surabaya or Bali. These pieces cover the sectors and the places, and the parts of the year that change how business is done.
Moving to Indonesia: Visas, Tax, Housing and Cost of Living
Moving to Indonesia as an expat: which permit comes first, where to live, health cover, what Jakarta costs, and when you start paying Indonesian tax.
28 Oct 2025Business During Ramadan in Indonesia: Hours, Leave and THR
Business during Ramadan in Indonesia: whether working hours change, when THR falls due, how collective leave works, and when offices and banks close for Idul Fitri.
1 Mar 2025Top Business Sectors in Indonesia: Where Investment Goes
The top business sectors in Indonesia by realised investment, from BKPM's own figures: metals processing, logistics, services, estates and energy.
28 Jan 2024Set Up a Company in Bali: Sectors and Ownership Rules
How to set up a company in Bali: the sectors behind its economy, which business lines foreign investors may own, and the four steps to get started.
21 Dec 2023Business Opportunities in Yogyakarta for Foreign Investors
Business opportunities in Yogyakarta: the sectors the province prioritises, why its economy stands out in Java, and how a foreign investor gets started.
21 Dec 2019