Category Civil Law

Freehold (Hak Milik) is for Indonesians only. How leasehold, Hak Pakai and HGB compare for foreign buyers in Bali, with terms and risks. Updated November 2026.

How divorce works for foreigners married in Indonesia: Religious Court or District Court, grounds, mandatory mediation, property split and custody. Updated November 2026.

The villa purchase agreement you sign today determines whether you can rent, renovate, sell or extend that property in 2046. Here are the seven clauses Bali property lawyers refuse to sign without in 2026.

How inheritance works for foreigners with property in Bali: which law applies, Indonesian wills, the one-year rule for Hak Milik, and probate steps. Updated November 2026.

Foreigners can hold a Bali villa for 50 years and more through Hak Sewa, but only if the lease contract is drafted with the right extension clauses. Here is how Bali lawyers structure it in 2026.

Why a prenup matters when marrying an Indonesian: joint property, Hak Milik, Constitutional Court Decision 69/PUU-XIII/2015 postnups, notarisation and registration. Updated November 2026.

SLF is Bali's building occupancy certificate required for all commercial villas since 2021. Learn the process, costs, and consequences of operating without one.

Nominee agreements for Bali land are void under Article 26(2) of the Basic Agrarian Law, and nominee shares are void under the Investment Law. Legal alternatives. Updated November 2026.

Complete 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.

A PPAT notary drafts and executes all land deed transfers in Bali. Learn what a PPAT does, when you need one, and how to choose the right one.