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There’s been some confusion this week regarding Indonesia bringing in a “no sex unless you’re married” law.

Don’t worry, this isn’t happening as you can see from the press release from the Vice Governor of Bali;

Breaking: New Positions Open for Foreign Workers in Indonesia

As of August 27, 2019, the Indonesian Government has taken another step on a path towards a more open environment for international business and foreign investment. A new set of regulations lifts restrictions on a wide variety of positions that foreigners can hold in all business classifications. In this article, we elaborate on what changed and which positions have now become available for foreign workers.

Three key changes to know

• Commissioner and director titles can now be held by a foreigner in all business classifications
• General manager titles for foreign nationals are now open for all business classifications except HR
• Previous limitations on foreign nationals have been lifted, and working definitions expanded
• Restrictions lifted on management level

All previous general manager positions that were not regulated for foreign employment are now open to be held by foreigners – in all business classifications.

This means if you worked or planned to work in a sector such as legal, or finance, where a management level position was restricted or unregulated, you can now hold this title and legally obtain a visa in Indonesia.

The only exception is for positions in human resources, which are still a restricted area for foreign and expatriate workers in Indonesia.

Limitations removed for directors

Two changes affect the highest level of the corporate commissioner and director positions in a company. First, these titles may now be held by foreigners in all business classifications.

Second, commissioners and directors who are shareholders in the company may now be eligible for both a work permit and an investor visa.

These changes make it easier for the highest level positions in a company to be held by foreigners in all types of business.

Unregulated professions are now covered

Work classifications that were not specifically regulated are now included in the list of permitted roles for foreigners. This includes legal consultants, legal advisors, and accountants. If you are working or planning to work in one of these areas you are now eligible to receive a working visa.

Foreign chefs can extend their stay

Foreign nationals looking into chef jobs in Indonesia should know that their positions are now extendable. Up until the current regulation update, foreign chefs were only eligible to work for up to a maximum of two years, without the possibility to request an extension.

New available positions

Not only have the previous restrictions on positions that are open to foreigners been revoked, but the list of positions for all business classifications has been expanded to include management and advisory level positions.

New Management Roles

Commissioner
President Director
Vice President Director
Finance Director
Marketing Director
Operational Director
Operation Manager
Marketing Manager
General Manager
Tourism Facility Manager
Tour Manager
Diving Manager
Sport Science Manager
Fleet Manager
Research and Development Advisor
Marketing Advisor

New impresario roles

Work activities that fall under the impresario business classification have been expanded considerably, allowing foreigners to apply for a work permit from a much wider range of roles in entertainment, leisure, and coaching.

Visas can now be provided in a much wider range of professions by specifically registered and licensed impresario companies that organize, finance and operate concerts, plays, events and special sport or artistic endeavors.

The list of supported positions has expanded from the original 17 approved roles below – with 29 new ones – to a much wider scope of up to 46 approved working titles that can obtain a visa under an impresario company:

 

Art Director
Music Director
Musician
Singer
Disc Jockey
Show Manager
Film Director
Actress/ Actor
Dancer
Karaoke Guide
Acrobatic
Circus player
Magician
Bodyguard
Ad Model
Fashion Model
Sport Consultant
Boxing Promoter
Referee
Football Coach
Table Tennis Coach
Volleyball Coach
Softball Coach
Polo Coach
Paddle Coach
Badminton Coach
Bowling Coach
Boxing Coach
Judo Coach
Platform Diving Coach
Diving Coach
Shooting Coach
Surfing Coach
Swimming Coach
Synchronized Swimming Coach
Taekwondo Coach
Athletic Coach
Wushu Coach
Karate Coach
Golf Coach
Volleyball Player
Football Player
Basketball Player
Boxer

Do you fit one of the new entertainment and recreational categories?

You may qualify for an Impresario Work and Stay Permit (KITAS), allowing you to work in Bali legally as a trainer or performer, sponsored by Bali Legals.

Please contact Bali Legals and we can assist you.

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Beware of Bogus Businesses in Bali

Did you that in Bali, like most other countries, to operate a business legally the business must have a registered office?

If you’re looking to start a company, purchase real estate, organize your visa etc, always ask to meet your contact in their office.

If they cannot show you their office there’s a good chance they are operating illegally. That’s why we meet all our clients onsite in our office in Seminyak, so all our clients can see we are a real business.

Also beware of companies offering many different services outside their main job description as their company may not be legally registered to offer these services.

Please be careful of people just offering their services over Facebook. Ask to see their kitas and what their actual job description says. Once again if they can’t show you this be very wary, no doubt they are working illegally.

That’s why here at Bali Legals you can trust us 100%. We are a registered business with all our necessary licenses operating out of a real office right here in Seminyak. Come in and see us for a coffee and a chat if you’re looking to do business in Bali.

We are in the business of putting you in business. That’s why we are Bali’s number one most honest and trusted consultants.

Please contact Bali Legals and we can assist you.

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Many people are asking about the new investor KITAS in Bali.

If you already have a KITAS we can convert you to the new investor one.

If you want the 2 year option you will have to do an EPO and leave the country and come back to start fresh. If you stay in the country we just convert your current one but it must be renewed on a yearly basis.

With the new investor kitas in Bali you now don’t need to pay the US$1,200 BPKK fee each time you renew.

Please contact Bali Legals and we can assist you.

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Leasing Your Villa in Bali Legally

Are you thinking of leasing a villa for long term to rent to the short term market?

Did you know you have to have it set up through a company here as a legal business and pay your taxes?

That’s where we come in. We can do a due diligence on your property to ensure everything is legal before you purchase your dream property.

After that we can set up your company and get your visas so you’re all ready to go 100% legal.

If you’re currently operating illegally you may want to contact us before you get caught as officers are now searching villas all over the island.

Please contact Bali Legals and we can assist you.

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