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Clear guides on visas, company setup, property and building permits in Bali, written by our lawyers for foreigners.
Property and buildingNormas de Construcción de Villas en Indonesia: Guía 2026Normas de construcción de villas en Indonesia: PBG, zonificación, HGB vs SHM, alturas, costos y los errores que llevan a demoliciones en Bali.Read the guide →
Company setupWhat Is an Indonesia Company Registration Number (NIB)?What is an Indonesia company registration number? A full breakdown of the NIB, how OSS issues it, what it replaced, and why it matters for KITAS…Read the guide →
Property and buildingKonsultan Legalitas Bangunan Bali: Costs and What to Check FirstKonsultan legalitas bangunan Bali: what a building legality consultant checks, PBG vs old IMB, SLF costs, zoning risks, and what to ask before you sign.Read the guide →
Property and buildingPermis de Construire à Bali (PBG) : Guide et Coûts 2026Permis de construire à Bali (PBG) : qui peut construire, combien ça coûte, les délais réels et l'erreur qui peut faire démolir votre villa. Guide 2026.Read the guide →
Company setupIndonesia Company Search and Verification ServiceVerify an Indonesian company's AHU registration, NIB and KBLI status before you invest, partner or sign. Search and due diligence reports from $150.Read the guide →
Company setupSetting Up a Company in Bali: PT PMA Costs and Process (2026)Setting up a company in Bali means forming a PT PMA. Here is what it costs, how long it takes, and the mistakes that cost foreigners…Read the guide →
Company setupClosing a PT PMA in Indonesia: Costs, Timeline, ChecklistClosing a PT PMA in Indonesia takes 6 to 18 months and costs from a few thousand US dollars up. Here is what actually happens, step…Read the guide →
Family and employmentHiring Staff in Bali: Contracts, BPJS and What It CostsHiring staff in Bali means PKWT or PKWTT contracts and BPJS registration are mandatory. Real cost ranges, timelines and the mistakes that trigger fines.Read the guide →
Property and buildingExtending a Land Lease in Bali: Costs, Timeline, ChecksExtending a land lease in Bali means renegotiating with the landowner, not the government. What lawyers check, real cost ranges and timelines for 2026.Read the guide →
Property and buildingNominee Arrangements in Bali: Why They’re Risky, What They CostNominee arrangements in Bali explained: why courts won't enforce them, what a lawyer checks, real costs, and legal alternatives for 2026.Read the guide →
VisasSecond Home Visa Indonesia: Lawyer Checklist, Cost, TimelineSecond home visa Indonesia explained: the fund threshold, what a lawyer checks before you apply, real costs, processing time and the mistake that gets applications rejected.Read the guide →
VisasBali Retirement Visa 2026: Who Qualifies, What It Costs and How to ApplyWho qualifies for the Bali retirement KITAS in 2026, what it really costs, the documents you need and the five mistakes that cause refusals.Read the guide →
Property and buildingLeasehold vs Freehold in Bali: What You Can Actually HoldForeigners can't own freehold in Bali. What you can hold, how long leases really last, why nominee structures fail in court, and how to protect your…Read the guide →
Property and buildingSHM vs HGB in Bali: What Each Land Certificate Gives YouSHM vs HGB explained for Bali property: who can hold each title, how long HGB actually lasts, conversion rules, and real transfer costs.Read the guide →
Property and buildingSLF Certificate Indonesia: What It Is and How to Get OneSLF certificate indonesia explained for Bali villa owners: what it costs, how long it lasts, and how to get one through Badung or Gianyar DPMPTSP.Read the guide →
Property and buildingProperty Tax Indonesia: Bali Rates for Buying, Holding, SellingProperty tax Indonesia explained with actual Bali figures: BPHTB, PBB, the 2.5% seller tax, rental tax, and PPAT fee caps for Badung and Denpasar.Read the guide →Property and building7 Legal Mistakes Foreigners Make Buying Property in Bali (2026)The seven mistakes that cost foreigners their Bali property money: nominee deals, skipped due diligence, vague lease extensions, green-zone land.Read the guide →VisasBali Digital Nomad Visa (E33G) 2026: Cost, Requirements & TaxesBali's digital nomad visa, officially the E33G Remote Worker KITAS, gives you 1 year (+1 extension) of legal residence with foreign income exempt.Read the guide →Company setupPT PMA Minimum Capital 2026: The New IDR 2.5 Billion Rule ExplainedThe current minimum capital and paid up rules for a PT PMA in Bali under BKPM regulation, what must be in the bank, and the exceptions…Read the guide →VisasCan a Foreigner Start a Business in Indonesia Without a KITAS?Yes, a foreigner can incorporate and 100% own an Indonesian PT PMA without holding any KITAS, entirely from abroad.Read the guide →VisasIndonesia Business Visa vs Residence Permit: Which Do You Need?A business visa lets you visit Indonesia for meetings; a residence permit (KITAS) lets you live and operate here.Read the guide →VisasWhat Is a KITAS in Bali and How Do You Get One? (2026 Guide)KITAS in Bali explained: work, investor, family, retirement and remote worker KITAS, what each allows, sponsor rules, fees and processing time.Read the guide →VisasHow to Get a KITAS in Indonesia Without a Job Sponsor (2026)You don't need an Indonesian employer to live in Bali. In 2026 there are four legitimate sponsor-free routes to a KITAS: investor (E28A).Read the guide →Property and buildingWhy Foreigners Get Rejected When Buying Property in Bali (2026)Foreigners get rejected (or later lose) Bali property for five reasons: illegal nominee deals, wrong zoning, defective land certificates, the wrong notary.Read the guide →
VisasBali Visa Cost: Current Fees for VOA, KITAS and ExtensionsBali visa cost broken down by type: VOA, C1 tourist, KITAS and second home. Official government fees vs agent pricing, from a Bali law office.Read the guide →VisasBali Visa Requirements for Expats 2026: The Complete GuideIn 2026 most visitors enter Bali on a Visa on Arrival (IDR 500,000, 30 days, extendable once), tourists staying longer use the C1 visa (up to…Read the guide →
Property and buildingDivorce for Foreign Nationals in Bali 2026: Process, Cost, Custody and PropertyDivorcing as a foreigner in Bali means navigating civil, religious and adat law at the same time.Read the guide →
Property and buildingBali Villa Purchase Agreement 2026: 7 Clauses Every Foreigner Must HaveThe villa purchase agreement you sign today decides whether you can rent, renovate, sell or extend that property in 2046.Read the guide →
Company setupLKPM Quarterly Report for PT PMA in Bali 2026: Deadlines, Threshold and PenaltiesEvery PT PMA in Indonesia must file an LKPM investment report every quarter or face license suspension.Read the guide →
Halal Certification (BPJPH) in Indonesia 2026: Mandatory Rules Foreign Brands in Bali MissedHalal certification through BPJPH is no longer optional for most consumer products in Indonesia.Read the guide →
Company setupOSS-RBA Business License in Indonesia 2026: Risk-Based Licensing for PT PMA in BaliIndonesia's OSS-RBA system grades every business by risk. The tier you fall into decides whether you start operating tomorrow.Read the guide →
Property and buildingIndonesia Inheritance Law for Foreigners in Bali 2026: Wills, Probate and PropertyA foreign will alone is rarely enough to pass on assets in Indonesia. Civil law, religious law and adat custom all run in parallel.Read the guide →
VisasInvestor KITAS vs Working KITAS in Bali 2026: Cost, Tax and Sponsorship ComparedInvestor KITAS, Working KITAS and Second-Home KITAS all give you the right to live in Bali, but the cost.Read the guide →
Property and buildingLeasehold Villa in Bali 2026: How the 50-Year Extension Actually WorksA foreign-owned 50-year villa in Bali is only as secure as the extension clause in the lease deed.Read the guide →
Property and buildingPrenuptial Agreements for Mixed Marriages in Bali 2026: Property, Inheritance and RiskWithout a prenup, every Indonesian-foreign marriage in Bali automatically pools all assets into joint marital property and freezes the foreign spouse out.Read the guide →
Company setupKBLI Codes for PT PMA in Bali 2026: How to Pick the Right Business ClassificationPick the wrong KBLI code and your PT PMA cannot open a bank account, sponsor an Investor KITAS, or apply for the OSS-RBA license you actually…Read the guide →
Property and buildingWhy Nominee Agreements in Bali Are Illegal (And What to Do Instead)Nominee agreements in Bali are void under Article 26 UUPA. Learn why they are illegal, what courts have ruled, and the three legal alternatives.Read the guide →
Property and buildingBali Property Taxes: Complete Guide for Foreign BuyersComplete guide to Bali property taxes for foreigners: BPHTB 5%, PPh Final 2.5%, PBB 0.1-0.3%, rental income tax 10%, and VAT 11% on new builds.Read the guide →
Company setupPT PMA Bali Cost: Full Fee Breakdown for Foreign InvestorsPT PMA Bali cost explained: notary fees, government fees, minimum capital, KITAS and real pricing examples from a Bali law and notary office.Read the guide →
Property and buildingWhat Does a PPAT Notary Do in Bali Property Transactions?Only a PPAT deed (AJB) transfers land title in Bali; a PPJB is not enough. Fee capped at 1% sliding to 0.25% (Permen ATR/BPN 33/2021). BPN…Read the guide →
Property and buildingCan Foreigners Own Property in Bali? 2026 Legal GuideCan foreigners own property in Bali? Not freehold, but Hak Pakai, HGB and leasehold are legal. Bali lawyers explain costs, terms and mistakes to avoid.Read the guide →
Lawyer Cost Bali: Fees for Legal Services ExplainedLawyer cost Bali explained: consultation, property, PT PMA and visa fees in USD and IDR, plus what drives the price up. Free first call.Read the guide →
VisasBali Visa Extension: Extending Your Visa on Arrival in 2026Bali visa extension guide for 2026: VOA extension cost, where to apply in Denpasar and Jimbaran, deadlines, documents, and what happens if you overstay.Read the guide →
Property and buildingPBG Building Permit Bali: Cost, Documents and TimelinePBG building permit Bali explained: current fees, required documents, SIMBG steps, processing time, and how PBG differs from IMB and SLF.Read the guide →
Company setupTrademark Registration Indonesia: Bali Guide 2026Trademark registration Indonesia in 2026: DJKI process, timeline, real costs for Bali brands, and how to file online through a registered IP consultant.Read the guide →
VisasBali Work Visa 2026: Work Permit and KITAS GuideBali work visa guide for 2026: real costs, timelines, RPTKA/notifikasi steps, and where to file at Denpasar or Jimbaran immigration. Free consult.Read the guide →
VisasBali Retirement Visa 2026: Costs, Rules, RequirementsBali retirement visa 2026: official fees, age rules, income proof and processing times, compared against the Second Home Visa and Golden Visa.Read the guide →
VisasB211 Visa Indonesia: 2026 Guide to the B211A Visit VisaB211 visa Indonesia explained for 2026: B211A costs, 60-day validity, extensions in Denpasar and Jimbaran, and what happens if you overstay in Bali.Read the guide →
Notary Bali: Notary vs PPAT, Fees and How to Choose OneNotary Bali guide: current fee caps, notary vs PPAT explained, and how to find an English speaking notary in Canggu, Seminyak or Ubud.Read the guide →