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Deadline Set for Bali's Unlicensed Lodgings to Comply

4/17/2026

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The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism set a March 31 deadline for Bali's unlicensed accommodations to improve service quality and tax collection.
Bali's provincial government launched a Tourism Business Licensing Audit to assist unregistered providers amid regulatory synchronization gaps.
Operators must meet 36 compliance requirements, including safety protocols and cultural practices.
Only 12,277 lodgings are registered, despite 18,000 being listed online.

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The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism set a March 31 deadline for Bali's unlicensed accommodations to improve service quality and tax collection.
Bali's provincial government launched a Tourism Business Licensing Audit to assist unregistered providers amid regulatory synchronization gaps.
Operators must meet 36 compliance requirements, including safety protocols and cultural practices.
Only 12,277 lodgings are registered, despite 18,000 being listed online.