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articlePurbaya Reviews New VAT Scheme on Gold Jewelry
The government is reviewing a new value-added tax (VAT) scheme for gold jewelry. Purbaya proposes a single 3% rate at the manufacturer level and the abolishment of VAT on consumers in an effort to curb illegal practices and increase tax revenue.
Oct 24, 2025
articleVAT Incentive Returns, Cheaper Airfares During School Holidays
The government is providing a VAT discount on airline tickets during the 2025 school holidays, starting June 5, to ease the public’s burden and support tourism.
May 26, 2025
articleChecking into the Hospital? Don’t Worry About VAT on Your Bill
Healthcare services, including hospitals, are classified as specific Strategic Taxable Services (JKP) and are exempted from Value Added Tax (VAT).
Oct 26, 2024
articleIncluded in Strategic Taxable Goods, LNG is VAT-Free
The government includes Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) as one of the taxable goods that are considered strategic, so it is entitled to get Value Added Tax (VAT) and Import VAT exemption facilities.
Sep 3, 2021
articleGovernment Affirms Exemption of STLG for Import of Cruise Ships and Yachts
The government reaffirmed the provision on the exclusion of Sales Tax on Luxury Goods (STLG) on the import or delivery of a number of goods other than motor vehicles including cruise ships and yachts used for tourism.
Jul 29, 2021
articleVAT on Consignment Transfer vs. Transfer to Intermediary Traders
The Job Creation Law removed the transfer of goods on consignment from the list of transactions that are VAT payable, while the transfer of goods to intermediary traders is still considered VAT payable. Although both have the same nature, the two types of transactions have different interpretations and it can cause problems.
May 17, 2021
articleThe Provisions Expanded, Installation and Subscription Fees for Drinking Water are VAT-Free
The government expands the provision of Value Added Tax (VAT) exemption on the transfer of taxable goods in the form of clean water not ready to drink, or those ready to drink other than bottled water.
Apr 15, 2021
articleRectifying the Misperception of VAT Exemption Facilities on Strategic Goods
The spirit of granting the VAT exemption facilities on imports and delivery of strategic taxable goods is actually very good. Unfortunately, when it comes to implementation, misperception sometimes occurs in defining "delivery of taxable goods" so that it needs to be straightened out so as not to harm the taxpayer.
Feb 6, 2021
articleGovernment Expands Tax Facilities for Covid-19 Vaccines
The government added two more tax facilities related to the procurement of the Corona Virus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccines. Both facilities include Value Added Tax (VAT) not-collected and VAT borne by the government.
Jan 15, 2021
articleRules Amended, Electricity Connection Cost Below 6,600 VA Category is VAT-Free
Previously, this facility was provided only for the delivery of electricity below 6,600 VA, now it includes installation and connection costs.
Sep 4, 2020
