Indonesia's Entertainment Tax Rates Far Exceed Those of Neighboring Countries

Adi Ahdiat 15/01/2024 16:30 WIB

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Indonesia's entertainment tax on discos, karaoke, nightclubs, bars, and steam baths/spas ranges from 40-75%, significantly higher than similar taxes in Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore.

Entertainment Tax Rates in Several ASEAN Countries (January 2024)

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Entertainment Tax Rates in Several ASEAN Countries (January 2024)

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In mid-January 2024, a number of Indonesian businesses complained about an increase in "entertainment tax." This tax refers to the Specific Goods and Services Tax (PBJT) on entertainment services such as discos, karaoke bars, nightclubs, pubs, and steam baths/spas.

Based on Law Number 1 of 2022, entertainment services in these categories are subject to a minimum tax rate of 40% and a maximum rate of 75%.

This rate is significantly higher than similar taxes in neighboring countries such as Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines.

According to *Channel News Asia* (January 2, 2024), Thailand will implement a 5% tax rate for entertainment venues such as nightclubs starting in 2024, down from 10% last year.

In Malaysia, according to the Malaysia Sales & Service Tax (MySST) website, a 6% service tax is currently applied to entertainment venues such as nightclubs, private clubs, and so on.

In Singapore, according to the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) website, a 9% Goods and Services Tax (GST) is applied to all sales of goods and services starting this year.

Meanwhile, in the Philippines, according to the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) website, an 18% tax is applied to nightclubs, karaoke bars, pubs, and so on.

Editor : Adi Ahdiat

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