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Bali tightens rules on foreign-owned small businesses to protect local enterprises
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Bali is implementing stricter regulations on foreign investment in small tourism, food, and lifestyle businesses to safeguard local enterprises from competition. Governor I Wayan Koster announced the removal of 18 business categories from the Online Single Submission OSS licensing system, preventing new licenses for these sectors. This action addresses a loophole where some foreign-owned businesses registered under low-risk categories, bypassing the minimum investment requirement of Rp10 billion US$556,000 for foreign investment companies. The affected categories, which have been restricted since May, include hotels under 6,000 square meters, hostels, property rentals, car and motorcycle rentals, clothing retailers, restaurants, cafes, and fitness centers. Koster emphasized that Bali welcomes high-quality and responsible investment that benefits the regional economy, respects local culture, and supports micro, small, and medium enterprises.
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