What a Notary commonly handles
A Notary can prepare authentic deeds and handle formal documents across areas such as corporate establishment and amendments, agreements, wills or estate documents, declarations, powers of attorney, legalisation, notarisation and other matters within the professional role. The exact form required depends on the transaction and applicable law.
For companies, notarial work can be relevant to establishment, shareholder or management changes, share transactions and corporate resolutions. For individuals, it can involve agreements, inheritance planning, authentication and other formal instruments.
What a PPAT commonly handles
A PPAT is associated with specific land-deed functions. The role matters when a transaction requires a deed that falls within PPAT authority. Because PPAT appointments are territorial, the location of the land can determine whether a particular PPAT may handle that deed.
This territorial element is particularly important in Bali, where clients may live in one area while the land is located in another regency. Always provide the exact land location when asking whether PPAT services are available.
Why one transaction may involve both roles
A property or investment transaction can include several documents. For example, the parties may have a preliminary agreement, company documents, powers of attorney and a land deed. Some of those documents may fall within notarial work, while a qualifying land deed may require PPAT involvement.
The professional should explain which document is being prepared under which role. This makes the scope clearer and helps foreign clients understand why a transaction can involve multiple steps rather than a single universal deed.
Badung PPAT jurisdiction and Bali service areas
The published PPAT appointment for Dr. I Ketut Sugiartha covers Kabupaten Badung. This is relevant to land matters in areas such as Kerobokan, Canggu, Seminyak, Kuta, Jimbaran, Nusa Dua and Uluwatu, subject to confirmation of the actual parcel location and deed required.
For land outside Badung, the competent PPAT for that territory may need to handle the relevant deed. Our office may still be able to assist with separate notarial or document matters, but PPAT territorial authority should not be assumed to extend across all of Bali.
Questions to ask at the start
Tell the professional what you are trying to achieve, where the land is located if property is involved, who the parties are, and which documents already exist. Ask whether the work is being handled as a Notary matter, PPAT matter, or a combination, and what supporting documents are required.
Also ask what is outside the scope. Due diligence, legal advice, tax, immigration, licensing, translation and government processing may involve separate services or professionals depending on the matter.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions clients often ask
Is a Notary the same as a PPAT in Indonesia?
No. They are different professional functions. One person can hold both appointments, but the authority, documents and territorial rules are not the same.
Why does PPAT location matter?
PPAT land-deed functions are tied to territorial appointment. The exact location of the land can determine which PPAT is competent for the deed.
Can a Notary handle company deeds?
Yes, corporate deeds and formal company documents are a common part of notarial work, subject to the specific transaction and required approvals.
Can a PPAT review a property before I buy?
A PPAT can be part of the land-deed process, but broader due diligence may require a separately defined review and potentially other professional input. Confirm the scope rather than assuming every risk is covered.
This page provides general information only. It does not replace advice on the facts of a specific matter, and legal, tax, immigration, licensing or other requirements may change.