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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DGT Regulation Number 11 of 2025
In May 2025, the government issued Director General of Taxes Regulation Number PER-11/PJ/2025. This regulation outlines the procedures for reporting income tax, value-added tax (VAT), luxury goods sales tax, and stamp duty as part of implementing the...
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The Rising Strategic Role of Tax Attorneys
The Secretary General of the Ministry of Finance, Heru Pambudi, revealed that as of 2024, there are 7,390 registered tax consultants in Indonesia, according to the Financial Professional Development Center (Pusat Pembinaan Profesi Keuangan/PPPK). Whe...
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Bimo Wijayanto Appointed as New Director General of Taxes ?
Directorate General of Taxes Gets a New Leader? Recent media reports confirm a leadership transition at the Directorate General of Taxes (DGT). While the incoming Director General may be stepping into a new role, he is no stranger to the country...
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Land and Building Transfer Tax
Land and buildings are integral to the socio-economic fabric of Indonesian society. Ownership of property is often seen as a marker of financial stability and social standing. Legal provisions governing land ownership in Indonesia date back to the Du...
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Inheritance Tax in Indonesia
Long before the Law of the Republic of Indonesia concerning Harmonization of Tax Regulations (Undang–Undang Harmonisasi Peraturan Perpajakan/HPP Law) took effect in 2021, speculation swirled about the inclusion of inheritance taxes in the legislative...
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All You Need to Know About Income Tax on Bond Interest
As of April 17, 2025, the Ministry of Finance reported that the outstanding value of government bonds (Surat Berharga Negara/SBN) has surged to IDR 8,019 trillion—an increase of IDR 289 trillion from December 2024, when the figure stood at IDR 7,730 ...
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A New Chapter in Tax Dispute Resolution
In December 2024, Indonesia’s Supreme Court ushered in a pivotal shift for tax litigation with the release of Circular Letter Number 2 of 2024, which formalizes guidelines derived from its 2024 Plenary Assembly. This update refines procedural rules f...
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Navigating the Tax Landscape of Employee Stock Options
Employee stock options (ESOs) have become a cornerstone of modern compensation strategies, offering employees and executives a stake in their company’s success. By definition, ESO is a form of equity-based compensation provided to employees and execu...
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How to File Your Annual Corporate Income Tax Return Using E-form
The deadline to file your Annual Corporate Income Tax Return is approaching. According to Article 3 Section 3 of Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 6 of 1983 concerning General Provisions and Procedures of Taxation (Ketentuan Umum dan Tata Cara ...
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