According to ANTARA, Governor Wayan Koster, with the investment minister's approval, has stopped new permit applications from foreign investors in 18 sectors from the third week of May 2026.
According to ANTARA, the Governor of Bali, Wayan Koster, with the approval of the investment minister, has closed 18 business categories to new foreign investment. The measure took effect in the third week of May 2026. Foreign investors can no longer apply for new permits through the licensing system in the affected sectors until further regulations are issued.
The list includes star-rated and budget hotels, other accommodation and owned or leased real estate, along with sectors such as management consulting, vehicle and motorcycle rental, food and clothing retail, bars and cafes, fitness centres and several others. The governor said foreign companies were crowding out local businesses and using low-risk categories to avoid capital requirements, and that investment should align with Bali's development vision and support micro, small and medium enterprises.
The article does not give figures on how many businesses are affected. The restriction concerns new business permits for foreign investors; it does not describe a change to the rules for individuals buying a home, so anyone planning a purchase or a rental business in Bali should check how it applies to their structure.