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        "id": 2010905,
        "msgid": "phri-bali-urges-easier-licensing-for-villas-already-built-in-green-zones-1790762007",
        "date": "2026-09-30 15:35:09",
        "title": "PHRI Bali Urges Easier Licensing for Villas Already Built in Green Zones",
        "author": "",
        "source": "DETIK_BALI",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Business",
        "summary": "The Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) Bali has called on local authorities to simplify the licensing process for villas constructed within designated green zones. The association argues that regularising these properties will ensure compliance with tax regulations and prevent destructive price wars in the tourism sector.",
        "content": "<p>The Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) Bali is\nrequesting that the local government ease the licensing process for\nvillas that have already been constructed in green zones. This request\ncomes in response to the high number of villas in Bali being listed for\nsale on digital platforms.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe solution, in my opinion and estimation, is that they wish to\nregularise their permits. However, the government must be open to\nfacilitating the licensing process for those already situated in green\nzones that are caught between existing villa developments,\u201d said the\nVice Chairman of PHRI Bali, I Gusti Agung Ngurah Rai Suryawijaya, on\nWednesday (30\/09\/2026).<\/p>\n<p>Nevertheless, Rai provided a caveat. Property owners must modify\ntheir designs and Detailed Spatial Plans (RDTR) and obtain Regional\nTaxpayer Identification Numbers (NPWPD) to be permitted for marketing on\ndigital platforms. For Rai, this would also increase government revenue\nthrough Hotel and Restaurant Taxes (PHR).<\/p>\n<p>According to information obtained by Rai, many villas in Bali are\nbeing sold due to incomplete licensing resulting from their construction\nin green zones. These buildings are unable to operate once completed due\nto strict government regulations.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAnyone listed on Airbnb or other Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) must\nfollow the rules set by the government; permits and NPWPD must be\ncomplete. Therefore, they are finding it difficult to manage their\nlicences,\u201d Rai explained.<\/p>\n<p>Rai also suggested that the government conduct research on Bali\u2019s\nfuture carrying capacity. This would allow current issues to be resolved\nand facilitate an evaluation regarding the existing moratorium.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat is what is suggested. If the development of tourism\naccommodation\u2014including hotels, villas, condotels, guest houses, and\napartments\u2014continues in this manner, it will have a negative impact on\nfuture tourism development and trigger a price war,\u201d Rai clarified.<\/p>\n<p>Rai expressed concern that a price war in Bali\u2019s accommodation sector\nwould disadvantage all parties. Business turnover would decline,\nemployees would face threats to their service incentives, and government\ntax revenue would plummet.<\/p>\n<p>Rai hopes that competition within Bali\u2019s accommodation business can\nbecome healthier and more conducive. \u201cThat is what must be done,\nespecially as the Bali Provincial Government plans to develop tourism\nthat is culture-based, high-quality, and dignified,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/phri-bali-urges-easier-licensing-for-villas-already-built-in-green-zones-1790762007",
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