Category: Due Diligence & Risk

Property Acquisition in Bali: A Due Diligence Framework for Foreign Nationals

Foreign nationals acquiring residential property in Bali encounter a transaction environment that differs materially from the legal frameworks of their home countries. The protections that function automatically elsewhere, covering independent legal representation, registered easements, title insurance, and structured conveyancing, must be specifically commissioned here. This article covers thirteen due diligence categories that every foreign national… READ MORE →
KBLI 2025 and Your PT PMA: What Is Now Live and What You Must Verify

BPS Regulation No. 7 of 2025 requires every entity operating in Indonesia to align its registered business classification with the KBLI 2025 framework by 18 June 2026. For PT PMA entities whose KBLI 2020 codes split into multiple 2025 codes, the migration requires an investment threshold assessment, a foreign investment status review, and in some… READ MORE →
Beyond Villas: Trade and Distribution in Bali

Foreign investment in Bali has long concentrated on real estate and accommodation. This article examines trade and distribution in Bali as a structurally different route into the same commercial demand environment, covering the legal framework, the enterprise models available to foreign investors, and the compliance requirements that determine whether a trading company in Indonesia operates… READ MORE →
Beyond Tourism: Bali Needs Waste Solutions

Why imported systems often fail, and where foreign investors can still create value Bali’s waste emergency is visible in overflowing disposal sites, mixed roadside waste, pressure on local collection routes, and the growing public focus on landfill capacity. In April 2026, Indonesia’s Environment Minister said open dumping across the country must end by July 2026,… READ MORE →
PT PMA Articles of Association in Indonesia Explained

A PT PMA can have a registered Anggaran Dasar and still leave major governance questions unresolved. This article explains to investors what it governs, what it leaves open, and how to test compliance. READ MORE →
Nominee Arrangements in Property Monetisation

Foreign participation in Indonesia’s short-term accommodation market needs a structure that matches the public record, the licensing file, and the commercial reality. Using a PT PMDN as a domestic façade may deepen nominee risk rather than solve it. This article explains why, and points investors towards lawful participation models. READ MORE →
SLF, KBLI 2025, and Short-Stay Villas

SLF, KBLI 2025, and risk-based licensing now place short-stay villa monetisation inside a more disciplined legal pathway. This article explains why a management company does not solve operator-role problems and what evidence is needed to build a lawful structure. READ MORE →
Why Governments Set the Rules and Markets Make Them Work: Indonesian Government Objectives of KBLI 2025

KBLI 2025 is a classification system designed to route business activity into Indonesia’s licensing, reporting, and investment settings. This article explains how governments set the rules and markets operationalise them, and why that matters for foreign investors navigating OSS, enforcement, and real estate and accommodation models. READ MORE →
Counterparty Due Diligence for Foreign Investors in Indonesia

Counterparty due diligence is the discipline that sits between outright fraud and honest but unrealistic promises. This article explains how foreign investors in Indonesia can look beyond pitch decks, test promoters and structures against Indonesian regulation, and recognise warning signs before capital is exposed. It also sets out how TraceWorthy designs structured counterparty due diligence… READ MORE →
When Your Client Asks If You Can Do It Cheaper: Choose Value Over Price

When a client asks if you can do it cheaper, they are usually reacting to uncertainty, not questioning your competence. This article explains the behavioural forces that push buyers toward price, then sets out a practical method for choosing value over price using outcomes, ownership, evidence, and risk controls. It is written for founders and… READ MORE →