Bali Tax Office and Karangasem Regency Form Joint Team to Boost Tax Revenue, Focus on East Coast Tourism Areas
The Bali regional tax office (DJP Bali) and Karangasem Regency government have formed a joint team to increase tax revenue through data-driven monitoring and taxpayer education. The initiative will focus on tourism areas along Karangasem's east coast, where many unregistered taxpayers have been identified.
The regional office of Indonesia's Directorate General of Taxes in Bali (DJP Bali) has partnered with the Karangasem Regency government to form a joint team aimed at increasing tax revenue in the area. DJP Bali head Darmawan stated that boosting tax revenue should be pursued through an education-focused approach, so that the public understands the importance of taxation and taxpayer compliance improves.
The agreement was signed between Karangasem Regency Secretary I Ketut Sedana Merta and DJP Bali, witnessed by Regent I Gusti Putu Parwata. The team is led jointly by the head of the Gianyar Primary Tax Service Office (which covers the Karangasem area) and the head of Karangasem's Regional Finance and Asset Management Agency (BPKAD).
Activities include taxpayer data collection (canvassing), data exchange and processing, compiling joint monitoring target lists, field monitoring of taxpayers, and tax education and outreach programs. Based on mapping of the tax system, taxpayers and monitoring targets are concentrated in tourism areas along Karangasem's east coast. This information will guide priorities for data collection, field monitoring, and efforts to register previously unregistered taxpayers.
The Regent described the collaboration as a strategic step to strengthen the region's fiscal capacity, expand the tax base, and improve taxpayer compliance. Karangasem Regency has significant tourism potential and has shown continued positive growth in this sector.
Things to Consider
Foreign residents and expats operating villas, guesthouses, or restaurants in Karangasem's east coast areas (such as Amed, Tulamben, and Candidasa) should verify their business permits, tax ID (NPWP) registration, and local/tourism tax payment status. If not yet registered, it is advisable to complete the process at the local tax office or regency administration promptly, as field inspections in these areas are expected to increase. Keeping business documents such as permits and lease agreements organized is recommended.
Source: ANTARA News Bali