Governor of Bali Wayan Koster demanded that hotels be more proactive in collecting the tourist tax (PWA). Since the beginning of the year, the province’s budget has been replenished with 318 billion r…
From September 22 to November 22, 2025, Bali residents can again pay off vehicle tax (PKB) and ownership transfer fee (BBNKB) debts without any penalties.
This decision is based on Bali Governor’s Decree No. 40/2025, which lifts penalties on vehicle taxes and additional levies (Opsen PKB). This was announced by the Bali Tax and Revenue Agency (Bapenda)…
Bali Governor Wayan Koster sets an ambitious goal to increase revenue from the tourist levy nearly fourfold. Currently, less than 35% of visitors pay the mandatory fee of 150,000 rupiah (about 10 doll…
The devastating floods that hit Bali last week once again highlighted the issues of chaotic development and ineffective loo waste management on the island. In response, local leaders and exp…
Navigating the car-buying maze in Bali as a foreigner can feel like a high-stakes game.
With online expat forums buzzing with questions like, “Can I buy a car in Indonesia?” and “Can I register it in my name?” it’s no wonder the process might seem daunting.
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…
Bali Governor Wayan Koster explained how revenues from tourist fees are collected and planned to be distributed. According to him, the central government returns a disproportionately small portion of…
On June 6, the Indonesian government approved PMK Regulation No. 34/2025, updating the rules for passenger luggage. The document is already in effect, and some payments are applied retroactively from…
Bali has abolished the progressive tax scale for cars and motorcycles: now the rate no longer depends on the number of vehicles registered to the owner. At the same time, an amnesty has been introduce…
