Business

If you own or manage a company in Indonesia, there is a new compliance obligation you should not overlook. The Directorate General of General Legal Administration (Ditjen AHU) under the Ministry of Law has introduced a new administrative mechanism that allows companies to be designated as “Administratively Inactive” (Korporasi Nonaktif) if they fail to keep […]

Indonesia’s Directorate General of Taxes (DGT) has appointed seven additional companies as Value Added Tax (VAT) collectors for Electronic Trading Systems (PMSE), expanding the government’s oversight of taxation in the digital economy. The newly appointed companies are Strava Inc., Envato Pty Ltd, Envato Elements Pty Ltd, The Nielsen Norman Group Inc., Kling AI Pte Ltd, […]

Indonesia’s Golden Visa programme has passed a significant milestone, with the Directorate General of Immigration announcing that 1,274 Golden Visas have been issued since the programme launched in July 2024. Beyond attracting high-net-worth individuals and global talent, the initiative has generated Rp52.1 trillion (approximately US$2.95 billion) in investment realisation, underscoring Indonesia’s growing appeal as a […]

If you own or manage a foreign-owned company (PT PMA) in Indonesia, now is the time to check your compliance calendar. The deadline for submitting the latest Investment Activity Report (Laporan Kegiatan Penanaman Modal or LKPM) is 15 July 2026, and missing it could lead to administrative sanctions that may affect your business operations. LKPM […]

Indonesia has officially begun implementing a new mechanism for collecting Article 22 Income Tax (PPh Pasal 22) on online marketplace and e-commerce transactions, marking another milestone in the country’s ongoing digital tax reform. Effective 1 July 2026, selected e-commerce platforms are now authorised to collect income tax directly from eligible domestic merchants selling through their […]

Indonesia has officially begun implementing its B50 biodiesel programme from 1 July 2026, marking another step in the government’s effort to increase the use of renewable fuels. While the mandate has taken effect, businesses have been given a three-month transition period to complete the shift from B40 biodiesel, with full nationwide implementation expected by 1 […]

Meta has officially introduced its WhatsApp Plus subscription service in Indonesia. The subscription-based service provides a range of additional features and personalisation options not available on standard WhatsApp accounts. Indonesian users can access WhatsApp Plus for a monthly fee starting from IDR 13,900, excluding taxes. According to reports by Tekno, Meta is also offering a […]

The Indonesia Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has revealed details of an alleged extortion and bribery scheme involving the processing of residence permits for foreign nationals at Indonesia’s Directorate General of Immigration. Investigators estimate that applicants were charged between Rp 1 million and Rp 1.5 million to expedite permit approvals. The case has resulted in eight […]

PT Pertamina (Persero) has increased the price of Pertamax fuel to IDR 16,250 per litre, ending more than three months of price stability for the non-subsidised fuel product. The latest adjustment took effect on 10 June 2026, according to information published on Pertamina’s official website. The increase represents a rise of IDR 3,950 per litre […]

The US dollar continued to strengthen against the Indonesian rupiah on Thursday, breaking through the Rp18,000 level amid ongoing pressure on the domestic currency. According to Investing.com data on Thursday (4 June 2026), the US dollar rose by 49.4 basis points, or 0.28 per cent, to Rp18,015 in morning trading. During the day, the exchange […]