Questions about notaries in Bali

A notary makes general deeds such as company deeds, powers of attorney, leases, wills and prenups. A PPAT makes land deeds: sales, mortgages and grants of HGB or Hak Pakai. Only a PPAT deed transfers land title.

Fees are capped by regulation. For land deeds the PPAT cap runs from 1% of the value down to 0.25% above Rp 2.5 billion. For general deeds the notary cap runs from 2.5% for small values down to 1% by agreement. Stamp duty and taxes are separate.

No. The notary and the PPAT stay impartial and act for the transaction. Due diligence and contract review are separate work done for you.

Usually 3 to 7 business days. The government fee is Rp 150,000.

Not as freehold. Foreigners can hold a lease, a Hak Pakai with a KITAS or KITAP, or an HGB through a PT PMA where the company's activity allows it.

Not always. Title checks, document review and company work can be done while you are abroad, and many signings work through a power of attorney. Some steps need you in person and you are told which ones early.

A lease is a private contract, made as a notarial deed. Current land regulation allows it to be recorded at the land office, but practice varies, so the notary confirms it for your lease.

Yes. A postnuptial agreement is possible and protects assets acquired after it is registered at the Civil Registry, which must happen within 30 days of signing.

Yes, with no obligation. Work is quoted before it starts.

Yes. We offer sworn translation (penerjemah tersumpah) between English and Indonesian, for certificates, deeds and other documents being notarized, apostilled or legalised. Send a photo on WhatsApp; price and timing are quoted on request.

Yes. The team speaks English and Indonesian and explains every document in English.

Jl. Raya Anyar No.15, Kerobokan, Kuta Utara, Badung, Bali. It is open Monday to Saturday 8 am to 8 pm and Sunday 11 am to 6 pm, Bali time.