In 2026, the question “Can foreigners legally buy property in Bali?” is no longer debated. Now it is a matter of choosing the correct legal structure. With the enactment of Government Regulation (PP) No. 28 of 2025, Indonesia has overhauled its business licensing system, making transparency and digital compliance the new standard. For international investors,…
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Over the past two years, Bali has been sending us a message. It hasn’t come through official channels or government press releases, but through something far more honest: flooded streets, eroded rivers, dying forests, polluted coastlines, and an island that is quietly telling us it cannot carry the weight of business-as-usual any longer. For those…
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For years, Bali’s real estate market operated in a grey zone of convenience. Villas were sold on PowerPoints, shortcuts were common, zoning was “flexible,” and many foreigners trusted marketing brochures rather than legal processes. Those days are over. By late 2025, the Indonesian government made one thing unmistakably clear: the era of unlicensed, unstructured property…
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When it comes to property investment in Indonesia, licensing delays have always been a sticking point. Whether you’re securing a location permit, environmental approval, or building permit, the process could take weeks—or even months—longer than expected. Now, that could be history. On 5 June 2025, the Indonesian government rolled out Regulation 28/2025 on Risk-Based Business…
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By: Terje H Nilsen Bingin Beach, a legendary surf and tourism hotspot in Uluwatu, became the center of a controversial crackdown on July 21, 2025, as authorities began demolishing nearly fifty illegal businesses, including villas, homestays, restaurants, and cafes. This action, apparently driven by violations of spatial planning laws, environmental regulations, and state land encroachment,…
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You know how Bali’s villa market has been booming? Well, recently the local government has been making sure all villa owners dot their i’s and cross their t’s. Initially, the Regional Finance and Asset Management Agency focused on getting a better handle on new villa taxes. However, this effort has also spotlighted a bigger issue:…
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