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”...