#Consumer Goods

The Non-Taxable Income Increase and 8% Economic Growth

An increase in the Non-Taxable Income threshold (PTKP) is considered a way to strengthen purchasing power, stimulate household consumption, and serve as a fiscal strategy to achieve the 8% economic growth target.

Dec 16, 2025

Indonesia’s Economic Growth Slows to 5.04% in Q3 2025

BPS recorded that Indonesia’s economy grew by 5.04% in the third quarter of 2025, supported by household consumption and service sectors such as education and trade. The growth rate slightly slowed from the previous quarter but still indicates economic stability amid global challenges.

Nov 6, 2025

Reviewing the Tax Aspects of Listing Fees in the Retail Business

The article discusses the tax aspects of listing fees in the modern retail industry. It includes trade term provisions, the latest regulations, as well as Income Tax and Value Added Tax (VAT) implications for suppliers and retailers—a must-read for business operators and tax practitioners.

May 15, 2025

Coretax Issues: Airlangga Calls for Special Tax Invoice App for Certain Entrepreneur

Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto, has requested the Directorate General of Taxes (DJP) to provide a specialized application for generating tax invoices for Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) entrepreneurs.

Feb 4, 2025

VAT Rises to 12%: DGT Assures Proceeds Will Benefit the Community

The Director of the Director of Extension, Services, and Public Relations of DGT, Dwi Astuti, stated that the increase in the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate from 11% to 12% will be compensated with various programs, subsidies, and tax facilities for the public.

Nov 22, 2024

Declining Purchasing Power, Slower Economic Growth in Q3 2024

 Statistics Indonesia (BPS) reported that Indonesia's economic growth in the third quarter of 2024, as measured by gross domestic product (GDP), slowed down to only 4.91%

Nov 6, 2024

Under Review: Government May Resume Covering Income Tax Article 21 for Employees

Apindo proposed that the Income Tax Article (ITA) 21 facility borne by the government be given back, so the government confirmed that it would review the proposal.

Nov 1, 2024

BPS Reports Increase in Tax Expenditure for the Middle Class

Statistics Indonesia (BPS) recorded that the portion of middle-class spending on taxes and other contributions has continued to increase in the last five years.

Sep 2, 2024

Government Plans 2025 State Budget with Assumed VAT Rate Increase to 12%

The government stated that the preparation of the State Budget (APBN) target for 2025 has used the assumption that the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate will increase to 12%.

Jul 25, 2024

Consumption Weakens, Indonesia's Economic Growth in the Third Quarter Only Reached 4.94%

Indonesia's economic conditions began to slow down. Statistics Indonesia (BPS) noted that Indonesia's economic growth in the third quarter of 2023 was only 4.94% on an annual basis or Year-on-year (YoY), lower than the growth in the previous quarter which reached 5.17%.

Nov 6, 2023

VAT on Rent of Retailer Store is Borne by the Government

Aug 3, 2021