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Foreign-Ownership Specialists in Bali
Legal Service

Ownership Structuring

Leasehold, freehold, or Hak Pakai — the right legal vehicle for your goals.

Overview

Ownership Structuring

Foreigners can absolutely hold Bali property — just not freehold (Hak Milik) directly. The art is choosing the structure that fits your goals: budget, time horizon, residency and resale.

We map your situation to the right vehicle — leasehold, Hak Pakai (right-to-use), or freehold via a PT PMA — and document it so it stands up legally.

Ownership Structuring
Handled by XPNDLegal-first, buyer-side
What we do

What's included

A clear, fixed scope — no surprises, no hidden steps.

  • Structure recommendation matched to your goals & budget
  • Drafting and review of leasehold (Hak Sewa) agreements
  • Hak Pakai (right-to-use) setup for foreign residents
  • Freehold via PT PMA where appropriate
  • Extension, renewal and exit terms negotiated up front
How it works

A simple, transparent process

01

Understand your goals

Live-in vs rental, time horizon, budget and exit plans.

02

Recommend a structure

We explain the trade-offs in price, security and resale — clearly.

03

Document it

We draft and review the agreement so your rights are protected.

Good to know

Common questions

Freehold or leasehold — which is better?

Neither is universally better. Leasehold is cheaper and simpler; freehold via PT PMA offers permanence and stronger resale. We recommend based on your specific goals.

Are nominee arrangements safe?

No. "Nominee" freehold is legally fragile and we do not arrange it. We use compliant structures only.

Thinking about buying in Bali? Talk to us before you sign anything.

Get a free, no-obligation legal consultation. We review the title, flag the risks, and tell you honestly whether the deal is safe.

Free Consultation