Lovina area referrals to Attorney, Accountant Etc.

Member since 19 October 2023

Vikings1New member21 March 2025 18:17:55

I and my spouse are planning to move to near the Lovina area in Bali. We need to learn much more about starting, and running a business (with Balinese ownership), Choosing and obtaining the most relevant Visas (Kitas?) and negotiating and documenting all agreements.

I am hopeful that people here can provide referral and contact information for the above listed professionals. It would be very helpful if my use of English is not a hinderance.

Thank you for your help.

Mark S.

Harvey Lee97 New member

Member since 07 November 2023

Harvey Lee97New member21 March 2025 20:29:24

@Vikings1

Contact Mr Asep Wijaya of Wijaya Co Jakarta

He specializes in expat law in Indonesia

The law in Indonesia is very biased to national.protection . Many expats have been caught out and lost everything.

He speaks excellent English and is available more than others.

Regards Harvey Lee. UK expat

Fred Indonesia Expert

Member since 02 August 2009

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Max Eastman

FredIndonesia Expert21 March 2025 20:38:24

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If a foreigner is to be part of the company, start with a Google - PT PMA - and watch out for expensive agents and plain rip-offs.

If it's all Indonesian, see a notaris or go to a kantor hukum (lawyers office) depending on how much money is involved.

Vikings1 New member

Member since 19 October 2023

Vikings1New member22 March 2025 15:39:47

@Harvey Lee97

Thank you for your reply.

I am not sure what you mean by "Caught out". Our intentions are to abide by whatever the regulations are. If the regulations do not fit what we need it will be a problem but I believe we are very flexible.

Someone has recommended Legal Legends. Has anyone had dealings with them?

Thank you.

Fred Indonesia Expert

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Max Eastman

FredIndonesia Expert22 March 2025 18:46:42

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@Harvey Lee97
Thank you for your reply.
I am not sure what you mean by "Caught out". Our intentions are to abide by whatever the regulations are. If the regulations do not fit what we need it will be a problem but I believe we are very flexible.

Someone has recommended Legal Legends. Has anyone had dealings with them?

Thank you. - @Vikings1

I'm guessing he's suggesting foreigners have been duped into buying land through dangerous nominee schemes and been ripped off.

I have never used Legal Legends, but their site warns readers about legally dodgy nominee arrangements, so that's a good start.

Lotus Eater ViP

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Lotus EaterViP22 March 2025 21:05:20

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@Vikings

I am not sure what you mean by "Caught out".

Harvey Lee did not mean this statement in a perjorative sense but merely as a warning regarding potential pitfalls in the legal process or being 'ripped off'

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Vikings1 New member

Member since 19 October 2023

Vikings1New member23 March 2025 15:32:25

I see. I understand. Thanks to all who helped me understand the alternative meaning of "caught out". I am most used to thinking "caught" by someone when one is doing something outside the regulations or norms.