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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Mitigating the Risk of Share Freezes
At a press conference in Jakarta on February 23, 2026, the Director General of Taxes announced that the Directorate General of Taxes (DGT) had frozen the shares of two taxpayers, valued at IDR 2.6 billion. However, the enforcement process could not p...
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The Agreement on Reciprocal Trade and Its Implications
In February 2026, the President of the Republic of Indonesia paid an official visit to the United States to attend a series of strategic meetings. A major item on the agenda was economic cooperation, culminating in the signing of the Agreement on Rec...
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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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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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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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