Indonesia

On 13 September 2026, the Directorate General of Taxes (DJP) announced that its Civil Servant Investigators (PPNS) received a formal award from the Criminal Investigation Agency of the Indonesian National Police (Bareskrim Polri). The recognition highlights the DJP’s commitment to enforcing tax laws responsively, ethically, and fairly. This accolade underscores the increasing professionalization of tax […]

On 8 September 2026, the Regional Tax Office (Kanwil) of Riau collaborated with three professional tax consultant associations to conduct a public socialization of Minister of Finance Regulation (PMK) Number 44 of 2026. This regulation introduces updated guidelines for tax consultant certification, professional standards, and disciplinary procedures. The event aimed to ensure tax consultants understand

On 8 September 2026, the Regional Office of the Directorate General of Taxes (DJP) for Riau, in collaboration with three professional tax consultant associations, conducted a socialization event for Minister of Finance Regulation (PMK) Number 44 of 2026. This regulation introduces amendments to value-added tax (VAT) and income tax provisions, aiming to align Indonesia’s tax

On 7 September 2026, the Indonesian Directorate General of Taxes (DGT) published an article addressing transfer pricing practices commonly referred to as “friend pricing” (harga teman). The guidance aims to clarify the arm’s length principle for transactions between related parties, emphasizing that pricing must reflect independent market conditions. The article references Article 18 of the

On 7 September 2026, the DGT featured a profile of Renjani, a tax volunteer (Relawan Pajak) who has actively participated in taxpayer education and assistance programs. The article underscores the importance of the Tax Volunteer initiative under the DGT’s strategic plan to improve tax literacy and voluntary compliance across Indonesia. Volunteers assist in socializing tax

On 7 September 2026, the Tax Counseling and Consultation Service Office (KP2KP) Mempawah conducted a dedicated outreach session for housewives planning to join affiliate marketing programs. The session explained income tax obligations, VAT implications, and reporting requirements for digital platform earnings. This initiative reflects the DJP’s focus on expanding tax compliance in the rapidly growing

On 7 September 2026, the Semarang Selatan Tax Office (KPP Pratama Semarang Selatan) returned confiscated assets to a taxpayer after the full settlement of outstanding tax arrears. The case demonstrates the DJP’s enforcement continuum: from seizure (penyitaan) as a coercive measure to the immediate release of assets upon compliance. The action was conducted in accordance

On 7 September 2026, KPP Pratama Serang Timur inaugurated a tax service counter inside the Mal Pelayanan Publik (Public Service Mall), bringing registration, counseling, and document submission services directly to citizens in a high-traffic commercial venue. This ‘tax office near you’ model supports the DJP’s digital transformation roadmap by complementing online channels with physical touchpoints

On 4 September 2026, the Directorate General of Taxes officially launched Pajak Bertutur 2026, a nationwide tax education campaign themed “Tax as Energy for Champion Generation.” The program deploys tax officials to schools and universities across all 34 provinces to instill tax awareness, civic responsibility, and compliance culture from an early age. The campaign runs

On 3 September 2026, the DJP Regional Office West Java I (Kanwil DJP Jawa Barat I) partnered with the Directorate General of General Legal Administration (Ditjen AHU) of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights to operate a joint “Tax Corner” at the Festival Layanan AHU Berdampak. The collaboration offers integrated services: business entity legalization