Indonesia

On 26 August 2026, the Indonesian Directorate General of Taxes (DJP) issued a formal announcement reinforcing the mandatory requirement for financial institutions to obtain valid self-certification forms from account holders under the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) framework. This measure implements Indonesia’s obligations under the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement (MCAA) and domestic regulations including PMK-107/2017 and […]

On 26 August 2026, the Indonesian Directorate General of Taxes formally announced the discontinuation of three legacy applications: e-Objection (electronic objection filing), Info KSWP (Taxpayer Compliance Information System), and Portal Ex-1 (e-registration for tax exemptions). This move is a decisive milestone in the DJP’s digital transformation roadmap, consolidating all taxpayer services into the unified Coretax

Disclaimer: This article is compiled and summarized by the AI based on publicly available information and is for general information purposes only. It does not constitute any form of formal tax advice, legal opinion, or basis for performance. Please consult a qualified professional tax advisor or legal counsel for tax advice. Source: Read Official Announcement

Disclaimer: This article is compiled and summarized by the AI based on publicly available information and is for general information purposes only. It does not constitute any form of formal tax advice, legal opinion, or basis for performance. Please consult a qualified professional tax advisor or legal counsel for tax advice. Source: Read Official Announcement

Keputusan Menteri Keuangan 39/MK/EF.2/2026 was published on 25 August 2026, setting the official exchange rates for the week of 26 August 2026 through 1 September 2026. These rates serve as the legal basis for computing import duty, Value Added Tax (VAT), Luxury Goods Sales Tax (LGST), export duty, and Article 22 income tax on imported

On 24 August 2026, the Directorate General of Taxes (DJP) deployed KP2KP Malili officers to assist regional treasurers in East Luwu Regency who encountered deposit errors within the new Coretax digital tax system. This intervention aims to ensure timely filing of periodic tax returns (SPT Masa) despite technical obstacles in the core tax administration platform.

On 24 August 2026, KP2KP Sengkang concluded a comprehensive tax data reconciliation project covering 60 village governments (Pemerintah Desa) across Wajo Regency, South Sulawesi. The initiative addressed systemic gaps in Village Fund (Dana Desa) tax reporting, where village treasurers historically lacked capacity to withhold and remit Article 23/26 Income Tax on vendor payments. Under Law

On 24 August 2026, the Minister of Finance issued PMK-44/2026, refining procedures for taxpayer representation (kuasa) and strengthening legal protections for taxpayer rights during audits, objections, and appeals. The regulation specifies qualifications for tax representatives, including certified tax consultants, lawyers, and now family members (per recent amendment). It mandates written authorization with defined scope, duration,

On 24 August 2026, the DGT published a guide on the “Surat Permintaan Penjelasan Data dan/atau Keterangan” (SP2DK), colloquially known as the “love letter” from the tax office. The article explains that SP2DK is a routine data verification tool, not an audit notification, issued when discrepancies arise between taxpayer-reported data and third-party information (e.g., banking,

On 21 August 2026, the Regional Tax Office for Large Taxpayers (Kanwil DJP Wajib Pajak Besar) held a Public Consultation Forum outlining its strategy to achieve a Rp806 trillion revenue target for 2026 while overseeing the tax implications of State-Owned Enterprise (BUMN) restructuring. The forum, led by Regional Head Dasto Ledyanto, emphasized the dual mandate