A New Era of Taxpayer Compliance Monitoring
The close of 2025 marks a pivotal milestone for the Ministry of Finance, particularly the Directorate General of Taxes (DGT). In December 2025, the government issued Minister of Finance Regulation (Peraturan Menteri Keuangan/PMK) Number 111 of 2025 c...
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Annual Individual Income Tax Return Filing via Coretax
With the close of the 2025 fiscal year and the start of 2026, individual taxpayers are required to file annual income tax returns. This filing season is particularly significant, as starting from the 2025 fiscal year, all tax returns must be submitte...
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Tax Information Exchange on Cryptoassets
The Ministry of Finance has issued the Ministry of Finance Regulation (Peraturan Menteri Keuangan/PMK) Number 108 of 2025 concerning Procedures for Access to Financial Information for Tax Purposes. The regulation reinforces Indonesia’s framework for ...
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History’s Most Unthinkable Taxes and Their Impact
Throughout history, taxes have functioned not only as a means of raising state revenue but also as instruments of social regulation, moral enforcement, and political control. In many periods, unusual forms of taxation emerged in response to pressing ...
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PMK 112/2025: Updates to the Tax Treaty Implementation Procedures
Toward the end of the 2025 fiscal year, the government introduced a series of strategic tax policies. One of the most significant developments was the issuance of the Minister of Finance Regulation (Peraturan Menteri Keuangan/PMK) Number 112 of 2025,...
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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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Financial Statements for Tax Purposes
Under Indonesian tax law, financial statements are an inseparable part of the annual tax return, especially for corporate taxpayers. Without proper financial statements, a tax return may be deemed incomplete and considered not filed. Therefore, under...
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Determining the Registration of Individual and Corporate Taxpayers at Large and Special Tax Offices
As is widely known, the Directorate General of Taxes (DGT) classifies taxpayers in Indonesia into several administrative categories. These categories are managed under different tax offices, including small tax offices, medium tax offices, large tax ...
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Article 26 Withholding Tax on Foreign Taxpayers
Article 26 Withholding Tax on Foreign Taxpayers In previous articles, we have discussed withholding taxes under Articles 21, 22, and 23, as well as the income tax provisions under Articles 24 and 25. This time, we will look into Article 26 withh...
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The Chart of Accounts for Coretax Reporting
The Chart of Accounts for Coretax Reporting As 2025 winds down, corporate taxpayers with calendar-year reporting periods must prepare to transition to the new Coretax reporting system. This follows Minister of Finance Regulation Number 81 of 202...
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A Simple Guide: Coretax for Expatriates
A Simple Guide: Coretax for Expatriates The 2025 individual income tax filing season will kick off in early 2026. To ensure a smooth and efficient filing process, the Directorate General of Taxes (DGT) has begun its preparations well in adv...
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Article 23 Withholding Tax: Dividends, Interest, Royalties, Gifts, Services, and Rent
Article 23 Withholding Tax: Dividends, Interest, Royalties, Gifts, Services, and Rent In earlier articles, we discussed Article 21 and Article 22 withholding taxes. This time, we turn to Article 23 withholding tax, focusing on its subjects, obje...
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Three Common Pitfalls in Submitting Certificate of Residence (CoR)
Three Common Pitfalls in Submitting Certificate of Residence (CoR) In August 2025, the Governor of Bank Indonesia (BI) noted that Japan and China rank among Indonesia’s largest trading partners that settle transactions in currencies other than t...
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Article 22 Income Tax: A Multidimensional Levy
Article 22 Income Tax: A Multidimensional Levy In our previous article, we discussed Article 21 income tax and its latest provisions, including the introduction of the effective tax rate (ETR). This time, we turn to Article 22 income tax, a levy...
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