New Rules for Foreign Property Ownership in Indonesia Explained

TL;DR

Indonesia has updated its regulatory framework governing foreign property ownership, a significant development for expatriates, investors, and multina

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The Facts

Indonesia has updated its regulatory framework governing foreign property ownership, a significant development for expatriates, investors, and multinational businesses operating in Bali and across the archipelago. The reforms likely address longstanding restrictions under Indonesian property law, which has traditionally limited foreigners to leasehold arrangements while prohibiting freehold (Hak Milik) ownership. To understand the new standards, see our guide on what the law allows for foreign property ownership, check our detailed buying property in Bali as a foreigner guide, and read how PP 28/2025 reshapes property investment. Recent amendments to the Job Creation Law (Omnibus Law) and Government Regulation N

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