ICAP: A Path to Greater Tax Certainty in Indonesia and Beyond
The Directorate General of Taxes (DGT) has revealed a fluctuating but overall rising trend in applications for mutual agreement procedures (MAP) and advance pricing agreements (APA) between 2021 and 2024. In 2021, there were 43 MAP and APA cases...
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Out-of-Court Tax Dispute Resolution
The Directorate General of Taxes (DGT) has reported a steady increase in the number of tax disputes over the past few years. In 2020, disputes filed by both taxpayers and the DGT reached 187,435 cases. This figure rose to 212,434 cases in 2021. ...
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Article 21 Income Tax Withholding Methods
Ahead of Eid al-Fitr and the distribution of religious holiday allowances (tunjangan hari raya/THR), public discussions about Article 21 withholding tax have intensified. The topic gained attention following perceptions of inequality in how THR is ta...
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How the Middle East Conflict Affects Indonesia’s Economy
Tensions in the Middle East have flared up again. Relations between countries have heated up amid military attacks and are now affecting world trade routes passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Not only is it happening in the countries involved, but ...
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Revisiting the Indonesia-United States Tax Treaty
Following his visit to the United States in early February 2026, Indonesia’s President returned with a reciprocal agreement, the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART). Under the agreement, the US reduced import tariffs on Indonesian good...
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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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Non-Resident Taxpayers
In a previous article, Ideatax discussed resident taxpayers. This article now comprehensively focuses on non-resident taxpayers, covering their definition, applicable criteria, and practical examples based on the latest tax regulations. A good g...
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Resident Taxpayers: Definition, Criteria, and Latest Regulations
Determining whether a taxpayer qualifies as a resident taxpayer is a fundamental aspect of Indonesia’s tax system. This classification not only establishes the taxing rights of the Indonesian tax authorities but also defines the taxpayer’s obligation...
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Environmental, Social, and Governance: Understanding Responsible Investment in Indonesia
The severe floods that recently hit Sumatra and Aceh are a stark reminder that environmental damage can trigger widespread social and economic consequences. Alongside heavy rainfall, illegal logging and mining practices have diminished the water...
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Tax Holidays in Indonesia's Special Economic Zones
The Ministry of Finance has reported a steady increase in the estimated value of tax expenditures related to tax holiday incentives in Special Economic Zones (SEZs) over the years. While the growth is modest, it reflects a rising interest and confide...
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Pioneer Industry Tax Incentives: Requirements and Forecasts for 2025
The 2023 tax expenditure report has been released, providing an overview of the government budget allocated for various tax incentives, including tax allowances, tax holidays, and other benefits. These incentives are designed to stimulate economic gr...
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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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