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articleSingle-Gate Natural Resource Exports and Their Impact on Transfer Pricing
Single-gate natural resource exports via state-owned enterprises could reshape Indonesia’s transfer pricing and export governance.
Jul 20, 2026
articleGovernment to Route Commodity Exports Through a Special SOE for Tax Gains
Prabowo plans to require natural resource exports to go through a single state-owned exporter to strengthen oversight and boost tax revenue.
Jul 16, 2026
articleNew DHE SDA Rule Takes Effect in June 2026, Offers Tax Incentives
Indonesia's new DHE SDA rule takes effect in June 2026. Compliant exporters qualify for a 0% income tax incentive, with limits on FX conversion.
Jul 16, 2026
articleIndonesia–US Sign Reciprocal Trade Agreement, Tariff on Indonesian Products Officially Reduced to 19%
Indonesia and the United States have officially signed the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART). Import tariffs on Indonesian products entering the US have been reduced to 19%, while crude palm oil (CPO), coffee, and cocoa will receive zero tariffs.
Feb 20, 2026
articleTax Invoice Code 010 vs 070: Minor Error, Potential Tax Assessment
The difference between tax invoice codes 010 and 070 in bonded zone transactions may trigger tax corrections and even tax assessments due to an administrative mistake. This article discusses the consequences of using the wrong invoice code and the importance of a proportional approach in enforcing tax regulations.
Feb 19, 2026
articleTrump Warns European Allies of Tariffs Amid Greenland Tensions
Trump has threatened import tariffs of up to 25% on eight European countries if they reject his plan to acquire Greenland, triggering new US–Europe tensions.
Jan 20, 2026
articlePine Resin Exports Subject to 25% Export Duty, Cocoa Bean Tariff Reduced
The government has enacted Minister of Finance Regulation (PMK) Number 68 of 2025, which regulates export duties on commodities. Pine resin is now subject to a 25% tariff, while the tariff on cocoa beans has been reduced. The regulation also expands export duties on CPO derivative products to maintain supply and encourage value-added exports from Indonesia.
Oct 20, 2025
articlePilgrims’ Belongings Exempt from Import Duties and Taxes
The Ministry of Finance has granted import duty and tax exemptions for Hajj pilgrims' belongings as of June 12. The value of goods reached IDR 2.4 billion.
Jun 13, 2025
articleTrump’s Tariffs Could Reach 47%, Negotiations with the U.S. Set to Conclude in 60 Days
The Indonesian government is negotiating with the U.S. to reduce the 47% "Trump tariffs" on key export products such as textiles and garments.
Apr 21, 2025
articleGovernment to Revise Merger and Acquisition Tax Rules, IDX Respons Positively
The Indonesian government is considering revising tax regulations to support mergers and acquisitions, aiming to enhance business efficiency amid the impact of U.S. trade tariffs.
Apr 15, 2025
articleSupported by Non-oil and gas Commodities, Indonesia's Trade Balance Records 40th Consecutive Month of Surplus
Indonesia's trade balance again recorded a positive performance. Based on data from Statistics Indonesia (BPS), the trade balance in August 2023 recorded a surplus of US$ 3.12 billion. Thus, Indonesia's trade balance has been in surplus for 40 consecutive months.
Sep 15, 2023
articleExports Strengthen, April Trade Balance Returns to Surplus US$ 3.94 billion.
The Statistics Indonesia (BPS) stated Indonesia's trade balance experienced a surplus of US$ 3.94 billion in April 2023.
May 16, 2023
articleKITE Entrepreneurs Must Have VAT-Registered Person Status and Install CCTV To Get Import Duty Refunds
Starting on November 1, 2022, only companies with the status of VAT-registered persons and installing surveillance cameras (CCTV) can apply for import duty refunds.
Nov 7, 2022
articleOil Palm Export Service Exempt from Levy Until the End of August
The government has waived export levies for 26 types of services at the Public Service Agency (BLU) of the Palm Oil Plantation Fund Management Agency (BPDP) from 15 July to 31 August 2022.
Jul 18, 2022
articleSri Mulyani Modifies Export Duty Terms
In general, there are no crucial changes from the issuance of the latest regulation compared to the three previous regulations. For example, it is related to the types of export goods that are subject to export duties or those that are not subject to export duties.
Jun 30, 2022
articleExport Reference Price for Export Tax is Set
Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani set the amount of Export Reference Price which is the basis for calculating export duties for a number of commodities such as wood and leather, cocoa beans, mineral processing products to Crude Palm Oil (CPO) and its derivatives.
May 17, 2021
articleImport Growth Shrinks, July Trade Balance Recorded a surplus of USD 3.26 billion
When viewed from the type of imported goods, the biggest decline occurred in the type of consumer goods whose growth was minus 21.01%. Meanwhile, imports of supporting raw materials and capital goods grew by -2.5% and 10.82%, respectively.
Aug 21, 2020
articleReturning to Surplus, the Trade Balance of June 2020 Gives a Positive Signal
BPS sees a positive signal shown from the current trade balance data, that is an increase in export and import compared to the export and import figures in the previous month.
Jul 16, 2020
articleIE-CEPA Officially Applies, Indonesia's Export to Australia is Duty Free
Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA) officially applies. The certainty arises, after the government published three implementing rules for the agreement that both countries have made and each country has ratified into the Act.
Jul 6, 2020
