Head of real estate and commercial law practice
Specialist in the field of commercial law and process. Real estate, construction support; land law and protection of property ownership.
Support for the purchase of real estate (apartment, house) in Bali
Professional support for the purchase of real estate abroad will ensure complete security of interests and legality of agreements with the seller. As part of this service, a lawyer will not only monitor the correctness of the purchase of housing, but also check the apartment offered for sale, its owner, the content of the proposed agreement to identify possible legal risks. The article prepared below highlights the issue of legal support for the purchase of real estate in Bali.
Real estate in Bali: types and advantages of purchase
Bali is not only an island for relaxation, but also an attractive part of the world for your investments. It is suitable both for living and for potential business in the future. In general, today you can buy villas, houses, apartments here. There is an opportunity to issue the right to both long-term rental and final purchase of housing.
The main types of residential real estate should be divided as follows:
- primary market – new objects that are either under construction or have just been put into operation (advantages of purchase: lower price, possibility of choosing a layout, location in the most popular tourist areas);
- secondary market – villas in the traditional Balinese style (the main advantages for purchase will be the speed of settlement, location in areas with well-established infrastructure).
Where is the best place to buy real estate (apartment, house) in Bali: main regions
The choice of an area for buying real estate in Bali depends on your goals and budget. Quite often, foreigners choose an apartment here, focusing on the convenience of the location and the availability of basic amenities for recreation (beaches, shops, infrastructure). According to the indicators of 2025, the best regions for settling will be:
- Canggu (epicenter of Balinese culture and surfing);
- Seminyak (dense tourist area, large number of beaches);
- Ubud (is the spiritual center of the island, attracts with its nature and tranquility);
- Jimbaran (strategically located near the international airport, infrastructure);
- Nusa Dua (elite resort area, high prices);
- Sanur (close to the airport, more affordable housing, there are luxurious beaches).
The procedure for buying real estate in Bali: what actions need to be taken?
Following a clear procedure when purchasing an apartment in Bali is key to successfully concluding a deal with the seller. Below we describe the main steps that should be taken:
- first, determine the goals for purchasing real estate (will it be your permanent residence, an object for renting to tourists, etc.);
- second, choose your own selection criteria (the most popular are price, location, investment potential, etc.);
- third, choose a suitable apartment or house (this can be done either through local verified housing selection sites or a realtor);
- fourth, initiate a legal check of the property and the seller’s identity by involving a lawyer (as a result, you will receive a legal opinion with data on checking the documents for the apartment, the presence of any encumbrances on it or debts, checking the seller from state registers (especially if it is a company), recommendations for concluding a deal);
- fifth, order a lawyer to draft a contract of sale of an apartment or house or a legal audit of an existing document from the seller (the form, content of the main agreement, and annexes to it are checked);
- sixth, agree on the signing and registration of the contract with a local notary (as a result, you pay the cost of the apartment, tax payments, a fee for entering information about the new owner of the apartment or house into the official state register, commissions for the services of a notary and a realtor, if you used his services).
Tax burden on the buyer in the case of purchasing an apartment or house in Bali: main nuances
Buying real estate in Bali, as in any other country, is accompanied by the payment of various taxes. This can be either a one-time payment when buying an apartment, or on a systematic basis. The main taxes in the case of buying a home in Bali are:
- transfer tax – 5%;
- value added tax (VAT) – 11%;
- land tax, if you register the land under it with the apartment – 0.5%;
It is important to know! As mentioned earlier, a state fee of 10,000 Indonesian rupiah (approximately $0.62) is also charged for registering you as a new owner of an apartment or house in Bali. It is also intended for the legalization of necessary documents. For more information, we suggest ordering a consultation with one of our qualified real estate lawyers.
What services do our lawyers provide as part of supporting the purchase of real estate (apartment, house) in Bali?
Purchasing real estate in Bali is a rather complicated procedure, starting with choosing a place to live and ending with agreeing on all points of the agreement. The team of lawyers of our company “Prikhodko & Partners” will provide you with comprehensive support at all stages of the procedure, which will include:
- detailed consultations;
- high-quality legal due diligence of the object and the counterparty (including the developer);
- legal analysis of the documentation proposed for signing;
- legal support for concluding a purchase and sale agreement;
- assistance in calculating and paying taxes and other mandatory fees.
If necessary, you may also be provided with additional services, such as opening a bank account in a local bank, accounting services for your company, and others.
With legal support for the purchase of real estate (apartment, house) in Bali, you can be sure that your investment will be successful. To find out the price of our lawyer’s services, fill out the form below.
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