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Category: Australia

Building a Villa in Bali: Why Legal Permits Matter More Than Ever

Bali remains one of Asia’s most desirable destinations for villa development, attracting foreign investors drawn by tourism demand, lifestyle appeal, and long-term rental potential. Yet as investment has surged, so has regulatory scrutiny. Authorities across the island have stepped up enforcement against unlicensed construction, improper zoning, and villas operating without […]

Buying or Building a Villa in Bali as a Foreigner

Bali continues to attract foreign buyers seeking lifestyle properties and long-term investment returns. Strong tourism demand, limited land supply, and rising rental yields have made villas one of the island’s most sought-after asset classes. Yet for foreign nationals, buying or building property in Bali is governed by a legal framework […]

Why Resident Directors Have Become Essential for Banking and Tax Compliance in Indonesia

Foreign investors entering Indonesia are often surprised by how quickly operational realities diverge from what is technically allowed under company law. While Indonesia’s Company Law does not explicitly require company directors to reside locally, the practical demands of banking, taxation, and regulatory compliance tell a different story. For foreign-owned companies […]

Banning energy disconnections shouldn’t destabilise markets, study finds

Approaches by some European countries and Australia to protect energy consumers could help countries worldwide phase out harmful electricity disconnections without destabilising power markets, new research has found. The RMIT University-led study examines protections in Spain, France and Ireland and outlines how similar measures could be adapted in other competitive energy markets […]