Indonesia

On 15 September 2026, KP2KP Masamba conducted a dedicated assistance session for government treasurers (Bendahara Pemerintah) on navigating the Coretax system and correcting Annual Tax Returns (SPT). As the DJP rolls out its core tax administration system (Coretax), government entities face new procedures for tax withholding, reporting, and remittance. The session provided hands-on training for

On 15 September 2026, KP2KP Masamba and the Regional Revenue Agency (BAPENDA) of North Luwu Regency formalized a data-sharing collaboration to identify untapped local tax potential. The synergy integrates DJP’s national taxpayer database with regional economic data (business licenses, property records, sectoral statistics) to map taxpayers who may have obligations at both central and regional

On 15 September 2026, the DJP reinforced the self-assessment principle enshrined in Article 12 of the Tax Collection Law (UU KUP), emphasizing that taxpayers bear the primary responsibility to calculate, deposit, and report their own tax liabilities. The article details the legal basis for the DJP’s shift from assessment-based to self-assessment administration, enabled by the

On 15 September 2026, the DJP explained the implementation of PMK-44/2026 regarding the appointment of proxies (kuasa) for tax matters when taxpayers cannot attend proceedings personally. The regulation specifies eligible proxies (tax consultants, lawyers, family members), required documentation (Special Power of Attorney – SKK), and the scope of authority (filing returns, attending audits, receiving decisions).

On 14 September 2026, the DJP announced the technical integration of the Coretax platform with PMK-55/2026, which mandates validation of Tax Clearance Certificates (Surat Keterangan Terdaftar – SKT) for all corporate transactions exceeding IDR 500 million. The integration enables real-time SKT status verification, anti-fraud watermarking, and blockchain-based audit trails. Companies without valid SKT face transaction

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