Beneficial Ownership in Limited Liability Company Regulations
Beneficial ownership has become a cornerstone of modern corporate governance, indicating a growing emphasis on transparency regarding who ultimately controls and benefits from a legal entity. In Indonesia, this principle is reinforced by th...
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Tax Implications in the Establishment, Amendment, and Dissolution of Limited Liability Companies
Since its enactment in 2007, the legal framework governing limited liability companies has been amended several times. One of the most recent changes was introduced through Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 6 of 2023, which stipulates the Gover...
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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 Revenue Realization in Q3 2025
The government has released its performance report for the state budget (APBN Kita) for November 2025. This report presents the leading macroeconomic indicators, including inflation, economic growth, commodity price movements, and state revenue perfo...
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Latest Changes to the 2025 OECD Tax Treaty Model
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has released the latest updates to the OECD Model Tax Convention on Income and Capital. This update includes detailed guidance on taxing cross-border remote work as well as new pr...
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PER-19/PJ/2025: Beware of Tax Invoice Access Deactivation
The Directorate General of Taxes (DGT) has issued Regulation Number PER-19/PJ/2025, which sets out the rules for deactivating access to the issuance of tax invoices for taxable entrepreneurs (pengusaha kena pajak/PKP) who fail to meet their tax ...
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Arm’s Length Principle: A Cornerstone of TP Doc
As 2025 draws to a close, taxpayers are reminded to start preparing their financial statements and supporting documents for tax return filing. For taxpayers engaging in related-party transactions, one crucial requirement that must not be overlooked i...
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Updates to the 0.5% MSME Final Income Tax and Its Business Impact
The government is currently preparing amendments to Government Regulation (Peraturan Pemerintah/PP) Number 55 of 2022 concerning Income Tax Adjustments. One of the main areas under review is the application of final income tax for micro, small, and m...
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Inside the 2025 Common Reporting Standard (CRS) Amendments
In October 2025, the Directorate General of Taxes (DGT) issued Announcement Number PENG-3/PJ/2025 regarding the implementation of amendments to the Common Reporting Standard (CRS), as part of efforts to improve access to financial information for tax...
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Technical Assistance Tax Management: Indonesia-Japan Transactions
The Ministry of Trade reported that in the first half of 2025, trade between Indonesia and Japan ranked fourth among Indonesia’s largest trading partners after China, the United States, and India. During this period, Indonesia’s exports to Japan reac...
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Tax Implications of Yuan-Denominated (Dim Sum) Bonds in Indonesia
In October 2025, the Indonesian government officially issued yuan-denominated bonds, commonly known as dim sum bonds. This is a noteworthy milestone in the country’s efforts to diversify funding sources. But how are these bonds treated for tax purpos...
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Government-Borne VAT for Domestic Flights (PMK Number 71 of 2025)
As the year draws to a close, domestic mobility in Indonesia typically surges, especially during the Christmas and New Year holidays. To maintain household purchasing power and stimulate the economy, the government has issued Minister of Finance Regu...
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