The Future of PT PMA Expansion: Why More Investors Are Moving from Bali to Lombok
Over the past decade, Bali has long been the darling of foreign real estate and tourism investors in Indonesia. But in 2025–2026, a growing trend is emerging: more foreign investors are turning their gaze to Lombok as a fresh frontier. One of the key legal mechanisms enabling this shift is the expansion of PT PMA […]
Why Lombok is Emerging as the Next Investment Hub After Bali
For years, Bali has enjoyed global fame as a premier destination for tourism, property, and lifestyle investment. However, in 2025 and beyond, an increasing number of savvy investors are shifting their gaze eastward toward Lombok. Why? Because Lombok now offers a compelling blend of natural beauty, governmental support, lower entry costs, and regulatory clarity. In […]
PT PMA in Lombok vs Bali: A Strategic Comparison for Foreign Entrepreneurs
Thinking of investing in Indonesia’s property sector? Bali has long been a magnet for foreign investors. But increasingly, Lombok its neighbor island is rising in prominence as an alternative destination. For foreign entrepreneurs (particularly from Europe) who want to invest in property villas, resorts, apartment complexes the key vehicle is often the PT PMA (Perseroan […]
Property Sectors : Comparing Business opportunity in Lombok and Bali
Investing in property in Indonesia has long been a dream for many international (especially European) investors who seek tropical lifestyle, strong tourism demand, and capital growth. But between Bali and Lombok, which island offers a better opportunity legally, financially, and operationally? In this article, we examine the property sector in both islands, including regulatory frameworks, […]
Property Investment in Lombok: Lower Costs, Higher Potential Than Bali
When Bali’s property market has become saturated, more international investors are turning their gaze east to Lombok. For Europeans seeking growth, affordability, and untapped potential, Lombok presents a compelling proposition: lower entry costs relative to Bali, and stronger upside potential as tourism, infrastructure, and demand follow the momentum. But on the road from interest to […]
Lombok vs Bali Property Prices: Which Island Offers Better Value for Foreign Investors?
For Europeans exploring property investment in Indonesia, Bali has long been the darling of beachfront villas, yoga retreats, and luxury rentals. Yet in recent years, Lombok has emerged as a compelling contender less crowded, lower priced, and with increasing infrastructure backing. But which island truly offers better value for foreign investors? In this article, we […]
Operational Obligations of a PT PMA in Indonesia: What Every Foreign Investor Should Know
As a foreign investor especially from Europe looking to purchase property or invest in Indonesia, one of your key tools is establishing a PT PMA (a Foreign Investment Limited Liability Company, “Perseroan Terbatas Penanaman Modal Asing”). But creating the company is just the beginning. To stay legal, efficient, and credible, a PT PMA must continuously […]
What Foreign Companies Must Know Before Entering Lombok
Lombok is fast emerging as one of Indonesia’s most promising investment frontiers, especially in tourism, hospitality, and real estate. For foreign investors (especially from Europe) eyeing Lombok’s natural beauty, lower land prices versus Bali, and growing infrastructure development, the opportunity is real. However, Indonesia’s property and land laws remain complex, especially for non-Indonesians. To successfully […]
Choosing the Right Business Structure in Lombok: PT PMA vs Local Entity
Lombok is fast emerging as a compelling alternative to Bali for property and tourism-related investment. With scenic coasts, growing infrastructure, and potentially less saturated markets, many foreign investors (especially from Europe) are looking to invest in Lombok as foreigners. Yet, one of the most critical decisions you’ll make early on is: Which legal structure should […]
New Foreign Capital Threshold for PT PMA in Indonesia under Ministerial Regulation No. 5/2025
If you are a European investor looking to invest in Bali and Lombok as a foreigner, one of the first legal hurdles you’ll face is the regulation on foreign capital (modal asing) for establishing a PT PMA (the legal vehicle for foreign-owned companies in Indonesia). As of October 2025, Indonesia introduced a major regulatory update: […]