Asia Pacific

Indonesia’s tax authority has emphasized the role of fiscal responsibility as a cornerstone of national independence, linking tax morale to the broader vision of economic sovereignty. Recent communications from the Directorate General of Taxes highlight how voluntary compliance and a strong tax ethic contribute to the nation’s ability to fund development programmes, reinforce security, and

As of 2026, the Directorate General of Taxes (DJP) of Indonesia has launched an initiative to foster tax awareness among young professionals through the second cohort of the JAKSEL II internship program. The program, running under the regulatory framework of the Ministry of Finance Regulation No. 12/2025 on Taxpayer Education and Internship, aims to enhance

On 14 August 2026, the DGT issued a reassurance article addressing taxpayer anxiety upon receiving SP2DK (data verification letters). The piece emphasizes that SP2DK is a standard administrative procedure, not a penalty notice. It provides a practical checklist: verify the letter’s authenticity via Coretax, identify the specific data discrepancy, gather supporting documents (invoices, contracts, bank

In August 2026, the DJP organized the Talk Tax Today 2026 forum to discuss the shift toward digital tax administration. The dialogue aligns with the Ministry of Finance’s digital transformation roadmap, specifically the Taxpayer Digitalization Strategy 2025-2029, which mandates the deployment of integrated online platforms for filing and payment by fiscal year 2026. Key Takeaways

As of 14 August 2026, the Indonesian Directorate General of Taxes (Ditjen Pajak) announced a temporary postponement of mandatory tax registration and payment obligations for digital marketplace operators, aiming to streamline compliance for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The regulation, referenced as PMK-2026/XX, provides a six-month grace period for marketplaces with annual transaction values