Tax increase for entertainment venues in Indonesia from 21 to 40%

Indonesia's Tourism and Creative Economy Minister, Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno, reassures businesses in the tourism and creative economy sectors amidst a 40 to 75 percent increase in entertainment tax. Minister Uno emphasizes that government policies aim to empower these industries.

Spa business owners in Bali, feeling burdened by the tax hike, are encouraged by the Head of the Bali Tourism Office to submit objection letters to local governments and the Bali governor. Meanwhile, the Indonesian Tourism Industry Board (GIPI) reports spa entrepreneurs have filed a judicial review challenging the tax regulations.

The government's commitment to supporting the tourism sector remains evident, as industry players navigate regulatory changes and seek resolutions through legal channels.