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A notary in Bali costs a share of the deed value, within caps set by regulation, not a figure each office invents. The caps fall as the value rises, and the notary's own fee is only one line of the bill: stamp duty, transfer taxes and government fees are separate. Ask for every line on its own before you sign an engagement.
How much does a notary or PPAT charge in Bali?
| Deed value | PPAT fee cap | Notary fee cap |
|---|---|---|
| Up to Rp 100 million | 1% | 2.5% |
| Rp 100 million to Rp 500 million | 1% | 1.5% |
| Rp 500 million to Rp 1 billion | 0.75% | 1.5% |
| Rp 1 billion to Rp 2.5 billion | 0.5% | up to 1%, by agreement |
| Above Rp 2.5 billion | 0.25% | up to 1%, by agreement |
The PPAT cap includes the witness fees, so a separate witness charge is not standard. Overcharging by a PPAT can lead to suspension of up to six months. A flat 1% quoted on a large villa sale is often well above the lawful cap, so it is a fair question to ask before you sign.
Which fee cap applies to my deed?
The PPAT column applies to land deeds: sale deeds (AJB), mortgages, and grants of HGB or Hak Pakai. The notary column applies to general deeds: company deeds, leases, powers of attorney, wills and marital agreements. See the notary vs PPAT guide.
What is charged on top of the notary fee?
- Stamp duty (materai): Rp 10,000 per document, including copies and extracts. An unstamped document is still a valid agreement, but it cannot be used as evidence in court until stamped, and late stamping adds a penalty.
- Property taxes on a sale: BPHTB of 5% of the value above the regional threshold, paid by the buyer, and 2.5% final income tax paid by the seller. New property from a developer also carries 11% VAT. See PPAT and sale deeds.
- Land office fees for registration and certificate checks, which are regulated and modest.
- Translation when a sworn translation is needed.
Which government fees and taxes apply?
- An apostille costs Rp 150,000 in government fees.
- The SLF building certificate is free by regulation. See PBG and SLF.
- The new AHU annual report for companies has no government fee until the tariff regulation is published.
When a package price bundles these into one figure, ask for it to be split. Government fees and professional fees are different things.
How is work that is not a deed charged?
Property due diligence, contract review and permit work are professional services, not deeds, so the caps do not set their price. They are quoted as a fixed scope before work starts.
How do I get a clear quote?
Tell us the document or deed, the value for property, and your deadline. The first consultation is free. You get the fee, the stamp duty, the taxes and the government fees, each on its own line, before anything is signed.
