Indonesia’s tax authority will begin collecting income tax from online sellers through major e-commerce platforms from 1 October 2026, bringing forward the previously planned November start date.
The Indonesian tax authority, the Directorate General of Taxes (DJP) will implement income tax collection from online sellers starting 1 October 2026, moving the policy forward by one month from its previous November 1 timeline.
The announcement came from Bimo Wijayanto, head of the finance ministry’s tax department, following a reshuffle at the top of the finance ministry this week.
Major platforms including Tokopedia, Shopee, Lazada, and Blibli have been designated as tax collectors for the initiative. These companies will be responsible for gathering income taxes from individual sellers who use their platforms.
The tax collection policy has faced multiple delays since its original August start date. Finance minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa ordered a postponement on August 5 of that month, citing concerns that immediate implementation could reduce consumer spending.
The tax office responded by pushing the deadline to November 1 and confirming that any taxes already paid would be returned.
Indonesia’s e-commerce sector generated approximately USD 71 billion in gross merchandise value during 2025. The tax collection system is expected to capture revenue from this rapidly expanding market.
