Yes, scalping tickets is legal in Indonesia under specific conditions, but it is heavily regulated to prevent exploitation.
Ticket scalping operates in a legal gray area where resale is permitted only if it adheres to consumer protection and fair trade laws. The practice is not outright banned, but the Ministry of Trade (Kementerian Perdagangan) and the Indonesian Consumer Protection Agency (Badan Perlindungan Konsumen Nasional, BPSK) impose strict guidelines to curb price gouging and fraud. Recent draft amendments to the 2026 Trade Law propose stricter penalties for scalpers engaging in artificial price inflation, signaling a shift toward tighter enforcement. Platforms facilitating resale must register with the Ministry of Trade and comply with transparency requirements, including disclosure of original ticket prices and seller identities.
Key Regulations for Scalping Tickets in Indonesia
- Price Caps and Disclosure: Resale prices cannot exceed 110% of the original ticket price unless approved by event organizers. Sellers must disclose the base price and any additional fees upfront to avoid BPSK penalties.
- Licensing Requirements: Online ticket resale platforms must obtain a business license from the Ministry of Trade and register with local consumer protection agencies. Failure to comply risks fines up to IDR 5 billion (≈USD 320,000).
- Prohibited Practices: Scalpers cannot use bots or automated systems to bulk-purchase tickets. Organizers may invalidate resold tickets if procurement violates fair trade principles, as outlined in Government Regulation No. 71/2019 on Consumer Protection in E-Commerce.