If you’ve purchased a motorbike from a local owner in Bali, at some point you’ll need to renew the annual road tax. Riding with expired tax can lead to issues with traffic police, even though in pract…
Indonesia’s Ministry of Home Affairs has issued Regulation No. 11/2026. In the new document, electric motorbikes and electric cars are no longer listed separately among the vehicle categories that are…
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)…
Indonesia’s economy is slowing down, according to the Ministry of Finance. By the end of Q4 2025, only 66.6% of the tax revenue target had been met. As a result, the government is tightening oversight…
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.
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…
A message from Governor Wayan Koster to foreign travellers has appeared on the official website of the Bali provincial government (baliprov.go.id).
In his letter, the head of the province thanked visitors, reminded them of the importance of respecting local traditions, and urged everyone without exception to pay the tourist levy (Foreign Tourist…
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…
Starting February 14, 2024, all foreign visitors entering Bali will be required to pay a mandatory tourist tax called the Bali Levy, amounting to 150,000 IDR (approximately $10).
In Indonesia, economy-class domestic airfares may rise by 9–13%. The authorities attribute this decision to higher aviation fuel costs amid tensions in the Middle East. At the same time, the governmen…
