The Bali government is launching a new reward scheme for those who help collect the tourist tax. It will include hotels, villas, tourist sites, and travel agencies.
Governor Wayan Koster reminded that under the new regional regulation No. 2 of 2025, partners can earn up to three percent commission for participating in tax collection. In 2024, the island received 6.4 million foreign tourists. With the current rate of 150,000 rupiahs per person, it should have brought in about 1 trillion rupiahs, but only 318 billion were collected — just 32 percent of the potential amount. In 2025, progress is visible: as of August 14, 229 billion rupiahs have already been collected, but not every tourist pays the tax.
To increase coverage, the collection will be conducted not only before traveling or at the airport but also through "endpoints" — hotels, villas, tourist sites, and travel agents. Program partners will be able to receive three percent of the amount they helped collect on a quarterly basis.
Koster urged entrepreneurs to register for the program, reminding that the government cannot manage alone. Registered companies should actively inform tourists — for example, by displaying banners and QR codes.
According to him, even if the target of 900 billion rupiahs is not reached, 700 billion will still provide significant opportunities for Bali. All proceeds will be directed to villages for nature and culture preservation. This should enhance tourism quality and foster infrastructure development, which in turn will benefit local businesses.
Sources: beritasatu, merdeka
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