Foreign investors have three primary routes to hold Bali property: Hak Pakai (right of use, up to 80 years), long-term leasehold (typically 25+25 years), and ownership via PT PMA (foreign investment company). Each carries different cost, control, and exit implications.
Hak Pakai is the most personal option, granting use rights tied to the holder's residency or KITAS. Best for end-users intending to live in Bali.
Leasehold offers the lowest upfront cost and the cleanest exit — you transfer the remaining lease rather than executing a sale. Most institutional Bali assets use this structure.
PT PMA gives the closest to fee-simple control and allows commercial operation (e.g., short-term rental). It carries higher setup and ongoing reporting cost. Recommended for assets generating revenue.
We recommend consulting our legal partners before signing — structure choice affects yield, exit, and tax materially.