Expert guidance for investing and establishing your presence in Bali
- Local team on the ground in Bali, not a remote filing desk
- Property, villa, and business structures that comply with the latest Bali rules
- Licenses and tax, handled in one place
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From your property to your structure, handled
One local team for your whole move into Bali, from the property and the right structure to licenses and tax, so you are not stitching together agents, notaries, and lawyers.
Property and villa investment
We structure your villa or property purchase through the route that fits your goal, from a leasehold to a right-to-use title or a company-held asset, and keep it compliant.
Land and title due diligence
Before you commit, we verify the land certificate, the zoning, and the seller, so you know exactly what you are buying.
A compliant company structure
We discuss your business plan and recommend a structure that meets the current Bali regulations while letting you start operating.
Licenses and permits
We identify and prepare the business licenses and any sector permits your activity needs, from hospitality to wellness.
Tax and accounting
We keep your rental income, corporate tax, and reporting accurate and compliant under Indonesian law from day one.
Bank account setup
We help you open and set up your corporate bank account so you can transact locally from day one.
What foreign investors in Bali need to know
Bali tightened the rules for foreign-owned companies in 2026. Here is what to prepare. Our consultants confirm the specifics for your plan.
The 2026 KBLI change
Since May 2026, the OSS system no longer activates new low-risk and medium-low-risk activities for foreign-owned companies in Bali. Affected areas include real estate, villa management, consulting, travel, and vehicle rental.
A permitted activity
Hospitality, food and beverage, wellness, and digital services remain open to foreign ownership. We match your plan to a classification you can actually operate.
A real commercial address
Virtual offices are no longer accepted for foreign-owned companies in Bali, and a private villa cannot serve as your headquarters. You need a verifiable commercial address that matches local zoning.
Paid-up capital
As of 2 October 2025, the minimum is IDR 2.5 billion, about USD 150,000, down from IDR 10 billion. Any uninvested capital remains the ownerâs liability.
We map it to you
If your activity falls under the restricted codes, we can base your company elsewhere in Indonesia and operate in Bali through a branch. We confirm the route before anything is filed.
Our guided process
We start with your plan, recommend a structure that complies with the current rules, and manage the complexity through the official channels, start to finish.
Discuss your plan
Tell us what you want to do in Bali, whether a villa, a property investment, or an operating business. We listen first.
Recommend a structure
We match your activity to a permitted classification and the right ownership route, and flag anything the 2026 Bali rules affect.
Prepare and file
We prepare your documents, work with trusted notaries, and lodge everything through the official channels on your behalf.
Licenses and permits
Once your entity is in place, we arrange the licenses and permits your activity requires.
Experts in your corner
Specialists in local incorporation and compliance, working with you directly from first filing to ongoing support.
Don't take our word for it
What investors and founders say after working with our Bali team.
Questions investors ask in Bali
Straight answers on the 2026 rules, property, cost, and timing.
How much does it cost?
Fees depend on your activity and structure. After a free consultation we give you a fixed quote with no hidden costs, covering the entity, your first year of compliance, and any licenses your activity needs.
What changed in Bali in 2026?
Since May 2026, new low-risk and medium-low-risk activities, including real estate and villa management, are no longer activated for foreign-owned companies in Bali. If your activity is affected, we can base your company elsewhere in Indonesia and operate in Bali through a branch.
Can I buy a villa or property as a foreigner?
Foreigners cannot hold freehold land. We structure your villa or property through a leasehold, a right-to-use title, or a company-held asset, depending on whether it is for personal use or a business.
Do I need a real office in Bali?
Yes. Virtual offices are no longer accepted for foreign-owned companies in Bali, and a private villa cannot be your headquarters. You need a verifiable commercial address that matches local zoning.
How much capital do I need?
As of 2 October 2025, the minimum paid-up capital is IDR 2.5 billion, about USD 150,000, down from IDR 10 billion.
What do I get from the free consultation?
A clear recommendation on structure and ownership, the licenses your activity needs, the capital and timeline to expect, and a fixed quote. No obligation.
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