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Regional Taxes on EVs

Regional Taxes on EVs

Indonesia’s electric vehicle (EV) market has grown rapidly over the past five years. From fewer than 150 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) sold in 2020, sales climbed to 17,051 units in 2023 before surging past 100,000 units in 2025. When hybrid ...

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Financial SEZs: Indonesia’s Bid to Attract Global Investment

Financial SEZs: Indonesia’s Bid to Attract Global Investment

The Indonesian government is exploring the creation of a financial Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Bali as part of a broader push to position the country as a global financial hub. Backed by Bali’s international profile and growing appeal among global...

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2025 Corporate Tax Filing Relief

2025 Corporate Tax Filing Relief

The Directorate General of Taxes (DGT) reported that, as of late April 2026, 13,056,881 taxpayers had submitted their annual tax returns, encompassing both individual and corporate filings. For the 2026 cycle, the government has targeted 15.27 m...

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DJP Resmi Perpanjang Batas Waktu Pelaporan SPT Badan 2026

DJP Resmi Perpanjang Batas Waktu Pelaporan SPT Badan 2026

Director General of Taxes Bimo Wijayanto has confirmed that late-filing penalties for 2026 corporate tax returns will be waived, following direct instruction from Minister of Finance Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa. The move follows similar relief granted ...

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VAT on Toll Road Services: Progress or a Setback?

VAT on Toll Road Services: Progress or a Setback?

Over the past few decades, Indonesia’s toll road network has expanded at an impressive pace, both in total length and in the number of operational segments. It is no surprise that toll roads have become one of the country’s fastest-growing forms of t...

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Regional Taxes on EVs

Regional Taxes on EVs

Indonesia’s electric vehicle (EV) market has grown rapidly over the past five years. From fewer than 150 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) sold in 2020, sales climbed to 17,051 units in 2023 before surging past 100,000 units in 2025. When hybrid ...

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Financial SEZs: Indonesia’s Bid to Attract Global Investment

Financial SEZs: Indonesia’s Bid to Attract Global Investment

The Indonesian government is exploring the creation of a financial Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Bali as part of a broader push to position the country as a global financial hub. Backed by Bali’s international profile and growing appeal among global...

Read Full Article
2025 Corporate Tax Filing Relief

2025 Corporate Tax Filing Relief

The Directorate General of Taxes (DGT) reported that, as of late April 2026, 13,056,881 taxpayers had submitted their annual tax returns, encompassing both individual and corporate filings. For the 2026 cycle, the government has targeted 15.27 m...

Read Full Article
DJP Resmi Perpanjang Batas Waktu Pelaporan SPT Badan 2026

DJP Resmi Perpanjang Batas Waktu Pelaporan SPT Badan 2026

Director General of Taxes Bimo Wijayanto has confirmed that late-filing penalties for 2026 corporate tax returns will be waived, following direct instruction from Minister of Finance Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa. The move follows similar relief granted ...

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VAT on Toll Road Services: Progress or a Setback?

VAT on Toll Road Services: Progress or a Setback?

Over the past few decades, Indonesia’s toll road network has expanded at an impressive pace, both in total length and in the number of operational segments. It is no surprise that toll roads have become one of the country’s fastest-growing forms of t...

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Indonesia’s Fuel Tax Explained

Indonesia’s Fuel Tax Explained

Pertamina has recently announced price increases for several non-subsidized fuel products, including Pertamax Turbo, Pertamina Dex, and Dexlite. The adjustment reflects rising global crude oil prices and fluctuations in the rupiah against the US doll...

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Tax Refunds Are a Right, Not a Fiscal Favor

Tax Refunds Are a Right, Not a Fiscal Favor

Tax refunds sit at the heart of a fair tax system. Yet sometimes they are framed as a drain on public finances rather than what they legally are. Under the law, taxpayers are entitled to tax refunds. What Is a Tax Refund? A tax refund arise...

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Trade Misinvoicing: Impact and Regulatory Landscape

Trade Misinvoicing: Impact and Regulatory Landscape

Indonesia's Vice President, Gibran Rakabuming, recently brought trade misinvoicing to the forefront and noted the risk of draining billions of rupiah from state finances. As defined by Global Financial Integrity, trade misinvoicing is the deliberate ...

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Stock Transaction Taxes: How They Work Across Global Markets

Stock Transaction Taxes: How They Work Across Global Markets

A stock transaction tax is a fiscal tool governments use to raise revenue while preserving the efficiency and attractiveness of capital markets. Unlike general income tax, this type of tax typically features a relatively low rate and is often ap...

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