FAQ's
Answers to your frequently asked questions
Buying Property in Bali
Can foreigners legally buy land in Bali?
Foreigners cannot directly own freehold land in Bali under their personal name. However, foreigners can legally control and profit from property through leasehold agreements, PT PMA structures, or carefully structured nominee arrangements. Each option has its own legal and operational requirements. Chrome Developments advises you based on your risk profile and objectives.
Can foreigners legally buy land in Bali?
Foreigners cannot directly own freehold land in Bali under their personal name. However, foreigners can legally control and profit from property through leasehold agreements, PT PMA structures, or carefully structured nominee arrangements. Each option has its own legal and operational requirements. Chrome Developments advises you based on your risk profile and objectives.
Can foreigners legally buy land in Bali?
Foreigners cannot directly own freehold land in Bali under their personal name. However, foreigners can legally control and profit from property through leasehold agreements, PT PMA structures, or carefully structured nominee arrangements. Each option has its own legal and operational requirements. Chrome Developments advises you based on your risk profile and objectives.
What is leasehold and how does it work?
Leasehold allows you to lease a piece of land or property for a set term, typically 25 to 30 years, with renewal options available. You gain full usage rights, including the ability to build, rent, or resell your lease. Leaseholds are the most common structure for foreign investors.
What is leasehold and how does it work?
Leasehold allows you to lease a piece of land or property for a set term, typically 25 to 30 years, with renewal options available. You gain full usage rights, including the ability to build, rent, or resell your lease. Leaseholds are the most common structure for foreign investors.
What is leasehold and how does it work?
Leasehold allows you to lease a piece of land or property for a set term, typically 25 to 30 years, with renewal options available. You gain full usage rights, including the ability to build, rent, or resell your lease. Leaseholds are the most common structure for foreign investors.
What is a PT PMA and why should I consider it?
A PT PMA is a foreign-owned company registered in Indonesia. It allows you to hold property under a legal entity and obtain a Hak Guna Bangunan (Right to Build) title. This structure is ideal if you plan to build, operate rentals, or hold multiple properties. Chrome Developments assists in PT PMA setup, compliance, and structuring.
What is a PT PMA and why should I consider it?
A PT PMA is a foreign-owned company registered in Indonesia. It allows you to hold property under a legal entity and obtain a Hak Guna Bangunan (Right to Build) title. This structure is ideal if you plan to build, operate rentals, or hold multiple properties. Chrome Developments assists in PT PMA setup, compliance, and structuring.
What is a PT PMA and why should I consider it?
A PT PMA is a foreign-owned company registered in Indonesia. It allows you to hold property under a legal entity and obtain a Hak Guna Bangunan (Right to Build) title. This structure is ideal if you plan to build, operate rentals, or hold multiple properties. Chrome Developments assists in PT PMA setup, compliance, and structuring.
What is a nominee structure and is it safe?
A nominee structure involves using an Indonesian citizen to hold property on your behalf through contractual agreements. While common, it carries legal risk if not structured properly. We only work with nominee deals backed by notarial agreements, corporate protections, and enforceable power of attorney layers.
What is a nominee structure and is it safe?
A nominee structure involves using an Indonesian citizen to hold property on your behalf through contractual agreements. While common, it carries legal risk if not structured properly. We only work with nominee deals backed by notarial agreements, corporate protections, and enforceable power of attorney layers.
What is a nominee structure and is it safe?
A nominee structure involves using an Indonesian citizen to hold property on your behalf through contractual agreements. While common, it carries legal risk if not structured properly. We only work with nominee deals backed by notarial agreements, corporate protections, and enforceable power of attorney layers.
What zoning restrictions apply to property in Bali?
Zoning in Bali falls under categories such as tourism, residential, green zone, and agricultural. Only yellow-zoned (residential and tourism) land allows legal construction of villas, hotels, and rental properties. Green-zoned land cannot be legally developed. Chrome verifies zoning through BPN and local authorities before any purchase or development.
What zoning restrictions apply to property in Bali?
Zoning in Bali falls under categories such as tourism, residential, green zone, and agricultural. Only yellow-zoned (residential and tourism) land allows legal construction of villas, hotels, and rental properties. Green-zoned land cannot be legally developed. Chrome verifies zoning through BPN and local authorities before any purchase or development.
What zoning restrictions apply to property in Bali?
Zoning in Bali falls under categories such as tourism, residential, green zone, and agricultural. Only yellow-zoned (residential and tourism) land allows legal construction of villas, hotels, and rental properties. Green-zoned land cannot be legally developed. Chrome verifies zoning through BPN and local authorities before any purchase or development.
Can I buy remotely without coming to Bali?
Yes. Most of our clients buy and build entirely remotely. We provide full digital walkthroughs, power of attorney for legal processing, regular construction updates, and remote contract execution. We handle the entire flow while keeping you informed in real time.
Can I buy remotely without coming to Bali?
Yes. Most of our clients buy and build entirely remotely. We provide full digital walkthroughs, power of attorney for legal processing, regular construction updates, and remote contract execution. We handle the entire flow while keeping you informed in real time.
Can I buy remotely without coming to Bali?
Yes. Most of our clients buy and build entirely remotely. We provide full digital walkthroughs, power of attorney for legal processing, regular construction updates, and remote contract execution. We handle the entire flow while keeping you informed in real time.
What is the typical starting price to buy or build in Bali?
Curated turnkey listings start around 250,000 USD. Custom villa developments with land typically begin from 350,000 USD. Boutique hotels or full PMA-backed projects start at 700,000 USD. We also structure land-share and co-investment deals for lower entry points.
What is the typical starting price to buy or build in Bali?
Curated turnkey listings start around 250,000 USD. Custom villa developments with land typically begin from 350,000 USD. Boutique hotels or full PMA-backed projects start at 700,000 USD. We also structure land-share and co-investment deals for lower entry points.
What is the typical starting price to buy or build in Bali?
Curated turnkey listings start around 250,000 USD. Custom villa developments with land typically begin from 350,000 USD. Boutique hotels or full PMA-backed projects start at 700,000 USD. We also structure land-share and co-investment deals for lower entry points.
Can I resell my property later?
Yes. Leasehold properties can be resold at any time during the lease period. PT PMA-owned assets can be sold as part of a company transfer or asset sale. Chrome can assist with listing, marketing, and resale documentation.
Can I resell my property later?
Yes. Leasehold properties can be resold at any time during the lease period. PT PMA-owned assets can be sold as part of a company transfer or asset sale. Chrome can assist with listing, marketing, and resale documentation.
Can I resell my property later?
Yes. Leasehold properties can be resold at any time during the lease period. PT PMA-owned assets can be sold as part of a company transfer or asset sale. Chrome can assist with listing, marketing, and resale documentation.
Development and Construction
Does Chrome Developments offer custom villa design?
Yes. You can choose from modular design templates or commission a fully custom villa. We guide you through architectural planning, interior concepting, and material selection with a team of in-house architects and designers.
Does Chrome Developments offer custom villa design?
Yes. You can choose from modular design templates or commission a fully custom villa. We guide you through architectural planning, interior concepting, and material selection with a team of in-house architects and designers.
Does Chrome Developments offer custom villa design?
Yes. You can choose from modular design templates or commission a fully custom villa. We guide you through architectural planning, interior concepting, and material selection with a team of in-house architects and designers.
Do you handle both design and construction?
Yes. We control both design and build in-house to avoid delays, miscommunication, or third-party risk. This ensures the vision stays intact from sketch to handover.
Do you handle both design and construction?
Yes. We control both design and build in-house to avoid delays, miscommunication, or third-party risk. This ensures the vision stays intact from sketch to handover.
Do you handle both design and construction?
Yes. We control both design and build in-house to avoid delays, miscommunication, or third-party risk. This ensures the vision stays intact from sketch to handover.
How long does it take to build a villa?
Timelines vary based on size, location, and finish level. Most projects are delivered within six to twelve months. We provide a clear project schedule and weekly or bi-weekly updates.
How long does it take to build a villa?
Timelines vary based on size, location, and finish level. Most projects are delivered within six to twelve months. We provide a clear project schedule and weekly or bi-weekly updates.
How long does it take to build a villa?
Timelines vary based on size, location, and finish level. Most projects are delivered within six to twelve months. We provide a clear project schedule and weekly or bi-weekly updates.
What permits are required and who obtains them?
We manage the entire permitting process, including IMB or its replacement (PBG), environmental clearances, and Banjar agreements. We do not move forward without verified permission to build legally.
What permits are required and who obtains them?
We manage the entire permitting process, including IMB or its replacement (PBG), environmental clearances, and Banjar agreements. We do not move forward without verified permission to build legally.
What permits are required and who obtains them?
We manage the entire permitting process, including IMB or its replacement (PBG), environmental clearances, and Banjar agreements. We do not move forward without verified permission to build legally.
Can I build on land I already own?
Yes. If you already own land in Bali or hold it through leasehold or PT PMA, we can build on it after conducting due diligence and zoning validation. We also help landowners monetize idle land through JV development.
Can I build on land I already own?
Yes. If you already own land in Bali or hold it through leasehold or PT PMA, we can build on it after conducting due diligence and zoning validation. We also help landowners monetize idle land through JV development.
Can I build on land I already own?
Yes. If you already own land in Bali or hold it through leasehold or PT PMA, we can build on it after conducting due diligence and zoning validation. We also help landowners monetize idle land through JV development.
Who oversees the build process?
Your project is managed by Chrome’s in-house team with site supervisors, a lead architect, and investor liaisons. We inspect every milestone and provide transparent updates with photos, videos, and reports.
Who oversees the build process?
Your project is managed by Chrome’s in-house team with site supervisors, a lead architect, and investor liaisons. We inspect every milestone and provide transparent updates with photos, videos, and reports.
Who oversees the build process?
Your project is managed by Chrome’s in-house team with site supervisors, a lead architect, and investor liaisons. We inspect every milestone and provide transparent updates with photos, videos, and reports.
Interior Design and Finishing
Do you help with sourcing and furnishing?
Yes. We offer full interior styling packages, sourcing both locally and internationally depending on your aesthetic and budget. This includes furniture, appliances, lighting, and decorative finishes.
Do you help with sourcing and furnishing?
Yes. We offer full interior styling packages, sourcing both locally and internationally depending on your aesthetic and budget. This includes furniture, appliances, lighting, and decorative finishes.
Do you help with sourcing and furnishing?
Yes. We offer full interior styling packages, sourcing both locally and internationally depending on your aesthetic and budget. This includes furniture, appliances, lighting, and decorative finishes.
Can I choose my own materials or styles?
Absolutely. You can select from our catalog or bring your own vision. We’ll help translate that into build specs and cost-efficient sourcing strategies.
Can I choose my own materials or styles?
Absolutely. You can select from our catalog or bring your own vision. We’ll help translate that into build specs and cost-efficient sourcing strategies.
Can I choose my own materials or styles?
Absolutely. You can select from our catalog or bring your own vision. We’ll help translate that into build specs and cost-efficient sourcing strategies.
Is sustainable design an option?
Yes. We support eco-conscious design through solar integration, grey water systems, low-energy materials, and locally sourced woods and stone where feasible.
Is sustainable design an option?
Yes. We support eco-conscious design through solar integration, grey water systems, low-energy materials, and locally sourced woods and stone where feasible.
Is sustainable design an option?
Yes. We support eco-conscious design through solar integration, grey water systems, low-energy materials, and locally sourced woods and stone where feasible.
Legal, Notary, and Structuring
Will Chrome assist with legal setup?
Yes. We coordinate all notarial services, title verification, zoning checks, company formation (PT PMA), lease agreements, and regulatory compliance through trusted legal partners.
Will Chrome assist with legal setup?
Yes. We coordinate all notarial services, title verification, zoning checks, company formation (PT PMA), lease agreements, and regulatory compliance through trusted legal partners.
Will Chrome assist with legal setup?
Yes. We coordinate all notarial services, title verification, zoning checks, company formation (PT PMA), lease agreements, and regulatory compliance through trusted legal partners.
Can you assist with nominee structuring?
Yes, but only when fully documented and structured with layers of legal protection including power of attorney, registered loan agreements, and risk disclosure. We prioritize transparency.
Can you assist with nominee structuring?
Yes, but only when fully documented and structured with layers of legal protection including power of attorney, registered loan agreements, and risk disclosure. We prioritize transparency.
Can you assist with nominee structuring?
Yes, but only when fully documented and structured with layers of legal protection including power of attorney, registered loan agreements, and risk disclosure. We prioritize transparency.
Do you help with tax compliance?
Yes. We connect you with trusted accountants to structure your investment in accordance with Indonesian tax law and assist in VAT, capital gains, and annual reporting.
Do you help with tax compliance?
Yes. We connect you with trusted accountants to structure your investment in accordance with Indonesian tax law and assist in VAT, capital gains, and annual reporting.
Do you help with tax compliance?
Yes. We connect you with trusted accountants to structure your investment in accordance with Indonesian tax law and assist in VAT, capital gains, and annual reporting.
Do you offer succession or inheritance planning?
Yes. We advise on multi-layer asset holding, company share structuring, and power of attorney assignment to ensure your investment can be passed on securely.
Do you offer succession or inheritance planning?
Yes. We advise on multi-layer asset holding, company share structuring, and power of attorney assignment to ensure your investment can be passed on securely.
Do you offer succession or inheritance planning?
Yes. We advise on multi-layer asset holding, company share structuring, and power of attorney assignment to ensure your investment can be passed on securely.
Payments and Financials
What currencies and methods can I use to pay?
We accept transfers in USD, EUR, IDR, and support crypto payments in USDT, BTC, and ETH. All crypto is converted to Rupiah before signing, and we provide detailed conversion records and invoices.
What currencies and methods can I use to pay?
We accept transfers in USD, EUR, IDR, and support crypto payments in USDT, BTC, and ETH. All crypto is converted to Rupiah before signing, and we provide detailed conversion records and invoices.
What currencies and methods can I use to pay?
We accept transfers in USD, EUR, IDR, and support crypto payments in USDT, BTC, and ETH. All crypto is converted to Rupiah before signing, and we provide detailed conversion records and invoices.
Is financing or payment phasing available?
Yes. Most projects allow phased payments tied to milestones. A typical structure includes deposits, construction phase payments, and final handover settlement.
Is financing or payment phasing available?
Yes. Most projects allow phased payments tied to milestones. A typical structure includes deposits, construction phase payments, and final handover settlement.
Is financing or payment phasing available?
Yes. Most projects allow phased payments tied to milestones. A typical structure includes deposits, construction phase payments, and final handover settlement.
Can I co-invest with friends or partners?
Yes. We can structure fractional ownership or shared PT PMA agreements with clear operating terms, usage rules, and exit strategies.
Can I co-invest with friends or partners?
Yes. We can structure fractional ownership or shared PT PMA agreements with clear operating terms, usage rules, and exit strategies.
Can I co-invest with friends or partners?
Yes. We can structure fractional ownership or shared PT PMA agreements with clear operating terms, usage rules, and exit strategies.
Property Management and Income Generation
Do you offer villa management services?
Yes. Chrome offers full-service management including guest check-in, bookings, maintenance, staffing, and revenue tracking. You receive monthly reports and have full remote visibility.
Do you offer villa management services?
Yes. Chrome offers full-service management including guest check-in, bookings, maintenance, staffing, and revenue tracking. You receive monthly reports and have full remote visibility.
Do you offer villa management services?
Yes. Chrome offers full-service management including guest check-in, bookings, maintenance, staffing, and revenue tracking. You receive monthly reports and have full remote visibility.
Can you help me earn passive income?
Yes. Our builds are designed for performance, and we help you list on Airbnb and other OTAs, optimize pricing, and manage occupancy through professional operators.
Can you help me earn passive income?
Yes. Our builds are designed for performance, and we help you list on Airbnb and other OTAs, optimize pricing, and manage occupancy through professional operators.
Can you help me earn passive income?
Yes. Our builds are designed for performance, and we help you list on Airbnb and other OTAs, optimize pricing, and manage occupancy through professional operators.
Do you manage rental compliance?
Yes. We ensure your property meets commercial standards and has the correct licenses for tourism rental, including PT PMA compliance and local taxes.
Do you manage rental compliance?
Yes. We ensure your property meets commercial standards and has the correct licenses for tourism rental, including PT PMA compliance and local taxes.
Do you manage rental compliance?
Yes. We ensure your property meets commercial standards and has the correct licenses for tourism rental, including PT PMA compliance and local taxes.
Can you assist with hiring villa staff?
Yes. We help recruit, vet, and train staff including housekeeping, security, and concierge personnel, with management protocols and reporting systems in place.
Can you assist with hiring villa staff?
Yes. We help recruit, vet, and train staff including housekeeping, security, and concierge personnel, with management protocols and reporting systems in place.
Can you assist with hiring villa staff?
Yes. We help recruit, vet, and train staff including housekeeping, security, and concierge personnel, with management protocols and reporting systems in place.
Ongoing Support and Post-Sale Services
Do you offer warranty or post-build service?
Yes. All our builds come with a post-handover support period for defects or corrections. We remain your point of contact for years after handover.
Do you offer warranty or post-build service?
Yes. All our builds come with a post-handover support period for defects or corrections. We remain your point of contact for years after handover.
Do you offer warranty or post-build service?
Yes. All our builds come with a post-handover support period for defects or corrections. We remain your point of contact for years after handover.
Can I upgrade or expand the villa later?
Yes. We can design and build add-ons or expansions post-completion as long as zoning and permits allow. We’ll assess your options legally and structurally.
Can I upgrade or expand the villa later?
Yes. We can design and build add-ons or expansions post-completion as long as zoning and permits allow. We’ll assess your options legally and structurally.
Can I upgrade or expand the villa later?
Yes. We can design and build add-ons or expansions post-completion as long as zoning and permits allow. We’ll assess your options legally and structurally.
What happens if I want to sell my property?
We can assist with resale through our curated marketplace and partner network. We help you prepare listings, handle paperwork, and qualify buyers.
What happens if I want to sell my property?
We can assist with resale through our curated marketplace and partner network. We help you prepare listings, handle paperwork, and qualify buyers.
What happens if I want to sell my property?
We can assist with resale through our curated marketplace and partner network. We help you prepare listings, handle paperwork, and qualify buyers.
Still have questions?
We’re happy to guide you through any stage. Contact our team, book a private consultation, or start a conversation on WhatsApp or Telegram.
