What is freehold? Foreign nationals can own property permanently in Bali through a PT PMA (foreign-owned Indonesian company). The company holds the land title (Hak Guna Bangunan - HGB), giving you full control and inheritance rights. Learn more
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Understanding Freehold Ownership in Bali
Freehold ownership allows foreigners to own property in Bali permanently through a PT PMA (Penanaman Modal Asing) - a foreign-owned Indonesian company. This structure provides the strongest property rights available to non-Indonesians.
How Freehold Works
- Establish a PT PMA - Set up a foreign-owned Indonesian company (typically $1,500-3,000 setup cost)
- Company Holds Title - The PT PMA holds the HGB (Hak Guna Bangunan) land certificate
- You Control the Company - As shareholder and director, you control the property
- Inherit or Sell - Transfer shares to heirs or sell the company with the property
Advantages of Freehold
- Permanent Ownership - Full ownership with no expiration concerns
- Asset Protection - Proper legal structure protects your investment
- Generational Transfer - Pass to heirs without renegotiation
- Full Control - Develop, renovate, or commercialize as you wish
- Banking Access - Easier to obtain financing against the property