- International Living One Touch
BALI LEGAL SERVICES
Comprehensive legal support for property ownership, residency, and business operations in Indonesia — managed under one roof by iLot Property Bali.
Bali Legal Services
International Living One Touch (iLot Legal) is a sub-brand of iLot Property Bali group. We manage comprehensive legal, immigration, and corporate structuring for foreign entities in Indonesia, ensuring absolute compliance and guaranteed success in every jurisdiction.
All in one solution for global investors and expatriates. Secure your residency and protect your assets with one-touch efficiency.
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Clients Served
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Practice Area
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OUR SERVICES
Everything in one place
Visa & Stay Permits
We help foreigners obtain and maintain legal stay permits in Indonesia, including applications, extensions, and supporting documents.
Contract Advisory, Company Set Up (PT PMA)
Property Advisory
Strategic guidance to help you identify, evaluate, and secure the right property with clarity and confidence
STEP-BY-STEP
A clean, professional path from inquiry to result
We demystify the process so you can focus on your business.
Step 1
Selection
Identify your specific corporate or legal need within the ILOT Digital Headquarters.
Step 2
One-Touch Initiation
Trigger a secure WhatsApp connection with a pre-filled service reference. No forms required.
Step 3
Expert Handling
Professional consultants and legal experts take over, gathering data and filing documents on your behalf.
Step 4
Fulfillment
Receive your official permits, finalized contracts, or comprehensive reports directly in the secure chat.
Why iLot Legal?
Frictionless Access
Skip the endless forms. Our One-Touch system connects you instantly with a dedicated specialist ready to execute your request.
Regulatory Authority
Operate with absolute peace of mind. We are a fully compliant legal firm recognized across all Indonesian jurisdictions.
Strategic Efficiency
Time is your most valuable asset. We eliminate administrative red tape to deliver rapid, legally sound results without the wait.
Absolute Transparency
No black boxes. Enjoy real-time visibility and crystal-clear communication directly.
Overwhelmed by Indonesia's Legal Checklist?
Stay permits. Company structure. Contracts. Tax obligations. Renewal dates. There is a lot to manage in one move. With iLot Legal, you have one experienced team handling every document on your behalf.
Can a foreigner own property outright in Bali?
Not freehold. Hak Milik — full ownership title — is reserved for Indonesian citizens. Foreigners have three legal routes instead: Hak Pakai (right to use), held personally if you have a valid stay permit; Hak Guna Bangunan (right to build), held through an Indonesian foreign investment company; or a leasehold agreement, which is the most common structure for villas in Bali.
What is the difference between leasehold and freehold here?
Freehold is permanent ownership of the land. Leasehold is a contractual right to use it for a fixed term, typically 25 or 30 years with pre-agreed extension options written into the deed. You own the building and the right to occupy, not the land itself. Most foreign-owned villas in Canggu, Ubud and Uluwatu are held this way.
Is a nominee arrangement safe?
No. Buying land in an Indonesian citizen’s name with a side agreement giving you control is not enforceable. Indonesian agrarian law treats such arrangements as void, and the courts have repeatedly ruled that side agreements carry no weight — the land legally belongs to the nominee, and in a dispute it can revert to the state. It remains common in Bali and it remains the single largest source of foreign buyers losing everything.
What is a PT PMA and do I need one?
A PT PMA is an Indonesian limited company with foreign shareholding. It’s required if you want to hold Hak Guna Bangunan title, or if you plan to rent your villa out commercially. Renting to guests without one is unlicensed business activity. Setup involves a minimum investment commitment and paid-up capital, and the licence classification has to match what you actually intend to do.
What should be checked before I sign anything?
Certificate verification at the National Land Agency, confirming the seller’s identity matches the title and has authority to sell, checking for existing mortgages or encumbrances, land history and boundary accuracy, outstanding land tax, and zoning. Zoning matters most — land in a green belt cannot be built on regardless of what a seller tells you.
What taxes apply when I buy?
The seller pays final income tax on the sale value; the buyer pays land and building acquisition duty above a regional threshold. Leasehold works differently — rental income tax is withheld on payments to an Indonesian landowner. Annual land and building tax continues for as long as you hold the property. Rates change, so get current figures before you budget.
Do I need a permit to build or renovate?
Yes. The building approval regime replaced the old IMB system, and a certificate of functional worthiness is required before a building can legally be occupied. Buying an existing villa without valid permits transfers the problem to you. Bali has been actively enforcing against unpermitted construction, so this is not a formality.
What happens to the property if I die or my visa lapses?
Leasehold rights pass to your heirs for the remainder of the term, provided the deed is drafted to allow it — many are not. Hak Pakai is different: it depends on your holder maintaining a valid stay permit, and heirs generally have a limited window to either qualify or transfer the right. Succession planning should be handled at the point of purchase, not afterwards.
OUR DIVISIONS
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ARCHITECTURE & INTERIOR DESIGN
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CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT
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VILLA MANAGEMENT & INVESTMENT
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Concerned about the legal aspects of investing in Bali?
Not sure if your visa, lease, permits, or business setup are all in order? Let us know what you need help with. We will provide recommendations for your next steps, free of charge and with no obligation.
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Note: Expect a reply within 24 hours, Monday to Friday, between 9 AM and 6 PM Bali time (WITA)