Why Bali Is a Smart Investment: 🌴 Consistent Tourism GrowthBali attracts millions of visitors every year, creating strong demand for villas, resorts, cafés, and wellness businesses. 🏡 High ROI in Property RentalsLuxury villas regularly achieve 8–15% annual returns, especially in key areas like Canggu, Uluwatu, Ubud, and Seminyak. 📈 Rising Property ValuesLand and villa prices continue...
How to Buy a Villa Off-Plan Safely in Bali Buying an off-plan villa in Bali can be a smart investment — offering lower prices, customizable design, and strong rental potential. But to protect your money, you need to follow the right steps. Here’s how to buy safely: 1. Check the Developer’s Reputation Research their previous completed projects Visit their past villas if...
1. Understand What a PT PMA Is A PT PMA (Foreign-Owned Company) is the legal entity that allows foreigners to fully operate a business in Indonesia. It gives you the right to hire staff, obtain licenses, and legally generate income. Obligations When Establishing a PT PMA 1. Minimum Investment Requirements Indonesia requires a minimum investment plan of IDR 10 billion per business activity,...
Taking care of villa building permits in Bali involves several legal and bureaucratic steps — and it’s important to do everything properly, because building without the correct permits can lead to fines, demolition orders, or problems when selling or renting the property later. Here’s a clear step-by-step guide to help you through the process: 1. Confirm Land Zoning and Land Use Before any...
🗺️ 1. Understand Bali’s Zoning System (RDTR & RTRW) Bali’s zoning follows two key regulations: RTRW (Rencana Tata Ruang Wilayah): Regional spatial plan — broad zoning by regency. RDTR (Rencana Detail Tata Ruang): Detailed zoning map — shows specific land use (residential, tourism, agriculture, etc.) for each plot. Each regency (e.g., Badung, Gianyar, Denpasar, Tabanan) has...
🚫 No, you cannot legally build on Green Zone land in Bali. 🌿 What is a Green Zone? A Green Zone (Zona Hijau) in Bali refers to land designated for: Agricultural use (sawah, plantations, grazing) Protected or conservation areas (river buffers, temple zones, forests) Flood or environmental protection areas These zones exist to preserve Bali’s environment, food supply, and...
🏝️ 1. Choose the Right Ownership Structure Foreigners can’t directly own freehold land (Hak Milik) — but you still have three safe legal options: OptionOwnership TypeBest ForKey NotesPT PMA (Foreign-Owned Company)Hak Guna Bangunan (Right to Build)Investors, villa rentals100% legal for foreign buyers, can lease or build villas, needs annual tax filingLeasehold (Hak Sewa)Long-term lease...
Here are 10 practical ways to buy good land in the Seseh area of Bali — tailored to that specific village/community just west of Canggu. I’ll include Seseh-specific context, plus general best practices so you get both local nuance and sound standards. 1. Confirm the zone of the land (RDTR / zoning) In Seseh you’ll see listings for “Yellow Zone” (residential) and “Pink Zone”...