Criminal Liability in VAT Compliance
In January 2026, the Minister of Finance conducted a surprise inspection of two steel companies located in the Millennium Industrial Estate, Cikupa, Tangerang, Banten. During the inspection, authorities identified indications that several Chinese-own...
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The 2026 Tax Outlook
The government has formally enacted the 2026 state budget through Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 17 of 2025, which was jointly approved by the House of Representatives. Under the 2026 state budget law, total state revenue is set at IDR ...
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Tax Incentives for Mergers and Acquisitions
Source: IMAA, 2026 Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are a widely used corporate strategy to expand operations, improve efficiency, and enhance competitiveness. According to the Institute for Mergers, Acquisitions, and Alliances (IMAA), Indones...
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Tax Brief: Fourth Amendment to Coretax Provisions
Tax provisions governing the implementation of Coretax have once again been amended. The government has officially issued Minister of Finance Regulation (Peraturan Menteri Keuangan/PMK) Number 1 of 2026 concerning the Fourth Amendment to PMK Number 8...
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Reformulating Article 21 Withholding Tax
As of now, 186 out of 416 regencies and cities have set their 2026 regency minimum wages (upah minimum kabupaten/UMK). According to the Ministry of Manpower's preliminary recap, the average UMK for 2026 stands at IDR 3.4 million per month. The highes...
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Bad-Debt Reserves
Bad-debt reserve is a common challenge in the banking, insurance, and other financial services sectors. According to the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (Pernyataan Standar Akuntansi Keuangan / PSAK), bad-debt reserves are addressed in PS...
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Official Statement on 12% VAT Rate Adjustment
The second week of December 2024 was a hectic period for both the government and taxpayers. With the impending launch of the Coretax system in January 2025, the government also announced a hike in the Value-Added Tax (VAT) rate to 12% at the start of...
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Tax Kaleidoscope 2024: A Reflection of Change (Part 2)
In our previous article, we covered the tax events and policies from the first half of 2024. This article will focus on the significant tax events and policies implemented by the government in the latter half of 2024, starting in July.JulyBy the end ...
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Tax Kaleidoscope 2024: A Reflection of Change (Part 1)
As 2024 draws to a close, it's a good time to reflect on the significant events and developments that have shaped the year. Taxes, as a fiscal tool, have played a crucial role in influencing the government's economic strategies throughout the year. H...
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Tax Office Registration Requirements for Joint Operations
In the previous article, we explored the types of Joint Operations (JOs) that are exempt from the requirement to register for a Taxpayer Identification Number (Nomor Pokok Wajib Pajak / NPWP) and to be appointed as a Taxable Entrepreneur (Pengusaha K...
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Joint Operations No Longer Require a Taxpayer Identification Number
Recently, the government issued a new regulation regarding Joint Operation (JO), commonly known as Joint Venture. This regulation covers various aspects of JOs, one of the most significant changes being the removal of the requirement for businesses i...
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PMK 74 of 2024: Updates on Bad Debt Reserve Regulation
The government has recently updated the rules for establishing reserves for bad debts to clarify the current landscape regarding disputes over these reserves. Bad debt reserves are a significant focus during tax audits of banks and financial institut...
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Global Minimum Tax: Opportunities and Challenges
The Indonesian government is set to introduce a global minimum tax in the near future, according to Deputy Minister of Finance II, Thomas Djiwandono (Metro TV, 2024). The move is expected to significantly increase tax revenues by IDR 3.8 to IDR ...
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Latest Provisions on VAT for Tobacco Product Delivery
IntroductionRegulations play a significant role in carrying out tax rights and obligations. This aligns with Article 23, Section 2 of the 1945 State Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia (Undang-Undang Dasar Negara Republik Indonesia Tahun 1945 /...
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