Indonesia revises rules governing tax treaty application
The Indonesian Ministry of Finance issued Regulation No. 112 of 2025 (PMK-112/2025) on 30 December 2025, introducing a comprehensive update to the framework governing the application of tax treaties in line with international standards. The
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Indonesia deposits MLI entry-into-force notification for tax treaty with Mongolia
According to an update from the OECD, Indonesia deposited, on 12 January 2026, an updated notification confirming the completion of its internal procedures for the entry into effect of the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related
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Indonesia deposits MLI entry-into-force notification for tax treaty with Czech Republic
According to an update from the OECD, Indonesia deposited, on 12 January 2026, an updated notification confirming the completion of its internal procedures for the entry into effect of the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related
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Russia, Indonesia sign free trade agreement
On 21 December 2025, during a meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council in Saint Petersburg, representatives from Russia and Indonesia signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). This announcement was made on 21 December 2025. The FTA provides
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Indonesia: Central bank maintains key interest rate
Bank Indonesia will continue monitoring the transmission effectiveness of accommodative monetary policy, economic growth, and inflation, as well as rupiah exchange rate stability, to consider further room for BI-Rate reductions. Indonesia’s
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Indonesia, EU conclude free trade agreement to counter US tariffs
Nearly ten years of negotiations between the EU and Indonesia were accelerated by the threat of former US President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff measures, resulting in a free trade deal that will eliminate most tariffs between the two
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Indonesia: Central bank again cuts interest rate to 4.75%
Bank Indonesia (BI) previously cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 5.00% on 20 August 2025. Indonesia's central bank, Bank Indonesia (BI), has announced its sixth interest rate cut since starting its easing cycle in September
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Indonesia: Central Bank cuts interest rate to 5.00%
This marks the fifth rate cut since September 2022, bringing rates down by a total of 125 basis points to their lowest level since late 2022. Indonesia’s central bank, Bank Indonesia (BI), announced it has cut its benchmark interest rate by 25
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Indonesia introduces no new taxes for 2026 budget, plans to generate additional revenue from internal reforms
The 2026 budget will not introduce any new taxes; instead, additional revenue will come from internal tax reforms. Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto has proposed a USD 234 billion budget for 2026 on 15 August 2025, marking a 7.3% increase
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Indonesia, Peru sign FTA
The FTA aims to strengthen cooperation on combating narcotics, illegal trade, and collaboration across food, mining, energy transition, fisheries, and defence sectors between Indonesia and Peru. Indonesia and Peru signed a free trade agreement
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Indonesia to increase tax rates on cryptocurrency transactions
Indonesia will increase taxes on crypto trades and remove VAT for buyers starting August 2025. Indonesia will increase taxes on cryptocurrency transactions starting 1 August 2025 under new regulations issued by the Ministry of Finance. The move
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Indonesia to reduce tariffs, ease trade barriers in US trade deal
Indonesia and the US have reached a trade agreement that eliminates tariffs on over 99% of US goods and reduces non-tariff barriers. In return, the US lowered tariffs on Indonesian products to 19%, alongside significant purchases of US jets, energy,
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Indonesia: Chief Economic Minister says 19% US tariff may take effect before 1 August
Trump imposed a 19% tariff on Indonesian goods as part of a new trade agreement, effective 1 August Indonesia's Chief Economic Minister, Airlangga Hartarto, announced on 21 July 2025 that the 19% tariff on Indonesian goods entering the US could
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US: Trump imposes 19% tariff on Indonesia after trade talks
The trade agreement imposes stricter penalties for transhipment and Indonesia’s commitment to purchasing 50 Boeing jets and USD 19.5 billion in US energy and agricultural products. US President Donald Trump announced a 19% tariff on Indonesian
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Indonesia mandates income tax withholding by e-commerce and online platforms
The regulation introduces income tax withholding requirements for both domestic and foreign e-commerce and online marketplace operators. Indonesia's Ministry of Finance announced Regulation No. 37 of 11 June 2025 (PMK37/2025) on 14 July 2025,
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Indonesia proposes tariff cuts, USD 500m wheat purchase in talks with US
Indonesia has proposed reducing import duties on US goods to nearly zero and committing to purchasing USD 500 million worth of US wheat in ongoing tariff negotiations. Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto,
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Indonesia: Tax cuts lead to high palm oil exports
Indonesia's palm oil exports surged 62.2% in February 2025, reaching 2.06 million metric tons, the highest in four months, fueled by a reduction in export taxes. Palm oil is a crucial component in food products, cosmetics, and household items. It
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Indonesia: Core Tax Administration System (CTAS) comes into effect
Indonesia’s Regulation No. 81 of 2024, which implements the Core Tax Administration System (CTAS), went into effect on 1 January 2025. CTAS is the Directorate General of Taxation's (DGT) comprehensive system streamlining key tax administration
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