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Can foreigners buy property in Bali?
Foreigners cannot own freehold land (Hak Milik) in Bali or anywhere in Indonesia. They can legally lease property (leasehold), hold a residential property under Hak Pakai within minimum price and size limits — in Bali at least IDR 5 billion for a house — or use a foreign-owned company (PT PMA) that holds rights such as HGB for a licensed business. Nominee arrangements are void and, since 2026, expressly prohibited in Bali.
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What are PBG and SLF? Building permits in Bali explained
PBG is Indonesia's building approval, which replaced IMB in 2021; SLF is the certificate that a building is fit for use. What each one is, the permit sequence for a villa, and what happens without them.
Due DiligenceWhat to check before leasing land in Bali
A practical checklist for foreign investors before signing a land lease in Bali: title at BPN, owner and heirs, zoning and protected land, access, encumbrances, tax, and the lease clauses that decide its value.
Legal Structures and PT PMAWhen do you need a PT PMA to invest in Indonesia?
When a foreign investor needs a PT PMA in Indonesia and when a lease or Hak Pakai is enough — with the 2025 capital rules, the 2026 Bali business-code restrictions and the reporting that comes with a company.
Project ManagementWhat happens when a contractor falls behind schedule in Bali
How owners should respond when a construction contractor in Bali falls behind: establish the facts, agree the financial position, link payments to verified work and reset the programme. Lessons from ICM's site work.
Practical guides
Can foreigners buy property in Bali?
Foreigners cannot own freehold land in Bali. What they can legally hold in 2026 — leasehold, Hak Pakai, or land rights through a PT PMA — the price thresholds, the new Bali restrictions and the mistakes to avoid.
Permits and RegulationsWhat are PBG and SLF? Building permits in Bali explained
PBG is Indonesia's building approval, which replaced IMB in 2021; SLF is the certificate that a building is fit for use. What each one is, the permit sequence for a villa, and what happens without them.
Due DiligenceWhat to check before leasing land in Bali
A practical checklist for foreign investors before signing a land lease in Bali: title at BPN, owner and heirs, zoning and protected land, access, encumbrances, tax, and the lease clauses that decide its value.