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SW Indonesia Tax Update PER 19 Tahun 2025 (English)

DIRECTOR GENERAL OF TAX REGULATION NUMBER PER – 19/PJ/2025 CONCERNING THE DEACTIVATION OF TAX INVOICE ISSUANCE ACCESS FOR TAXABLE ENTERPRISES THAT FAIL TO FULFILL THEIR OBLIGATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS The purpose of this regulation to deactivate the access for tax invoice issuance, as stipulated in the Minister of Finance Regulation Number 81 of … Read more

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE REGULATION OF THE MINISTER OF INVESTMENT AND DOWNSTREAMING/HEAD OF THE INVESTMENT COORDINATING BOARD OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA NUMBER 5 OF 2025 FOR FOREIGN CAPITAL COMPANIES (“PMA Company”)

The Government of Indonesia has issued the latest provisions relating to the Regulation of the Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board Number 5 of 2025 (“BKPM Regulation 5/2025”), which revokes three previously applicable regulations, namely the BKPM Regulation Number 5 of 2021 concerning Guidelines and Procedures for Supervision of Risk-Based Business … Read more

MECHANISM FOR DEBT SETTLEMENT THROUGH THE MECHANISM OF THE SUSPENSION OF DEBT PAYMENT OBLIGATIONS (PKPU) AND BANKRUPTCY

The accelerated and continuous economic growth in Indonesia has led to an increasing number of debt problems that occur between business actors. Uncollectible receivables often cause serious problems that interfere with a company’s performance. The ordinary civil lawsuit mechanism cannot adequately address the need for a fast and effective legal remedy for debt settlement in … Read more

POLICE REGULATION REMOVES REPORT CERTIFICATE (STM) REQUIREMENT FOR MOST FOREIGN WORKERS

On 10 March 2025, the Indonesian National Police enacted Regulation No. 3 of 2025 on Police Functional Oversight of Foreign Nationals (“Police Regulation No. 3/2025”). This regulation introduces significant changes to one of the long-standing administrative obligations applicable to foreign nationals, including Foreign Workers, residing and working in Indonesia, namely the obligation to obtain a … Read more

Update On the Legal Framework for The Management Of Song Copyright Royalties Through The Ministry Of Law And Human Rights Regulation No. 27 Of 2025

In response to various issues and public concerns regarding the obligation to pay copyright royalties for songs and/or music, one of which was triggered by a copyright infringement case involving a restaurant entity in Bali, the Minister of Law and Human Rights (“MOLHR”) has issued MOLHR Regulation No. 27 of 2025 (“MOLHR Reg. 27/2025”). This … Read more

SW Indonesia Tax Update PMK 37 Tahun 2025

MINISTER OF FINANCE REGULATION NUMBER 37 YEAR 2025 (MOF 37/2025) ON THE APPOINTMENT OF OTHER PARTIES AS INCOME TAX COLLECTORS AND PROCEDURES FOR COLLECTING, DEPOSITING, AND REPORTING INCOME TAX COLLECTED BY OTHER PARTIES ON INCOME RECEIVED OR OBTAINED BY DOMESTIC MERCHANTS WITH TRADING MECHANISMS THROUGH ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS This regulation aims to facilitate public participation in … Read more

Regulatory Update on Risk-Based Licensing Through Government Regulation 28/2025

The Government of Indonesia previously established a risk-based licensing framework through Government Regulation No. 5 of 2021 on the Implementation of Risk-Based Business Licensing, along with its amendments (collectively referred to as “GR 5/2021”). This regulation served as the main legal foundation for determining risk levels and business scales, as well as establishing basic licensing … Read more

SWITU Ed. 16 SW Indonesia Tax Update: PER-8/PJ/2025

REGULATION OF THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF TAXES NUMBER PER-8/PJ/2025 (PER-8/2025) CONCERNING THE PROVISIONS FOR THE DELIVERY OF CERTAIN TAX ADMINISTRATION SERVICES WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF IMPLEMENTING THE CORE TAX ADMINISTRATION SYSTEM. This regulation aims to implement the reformed tax administration system that more transparent, effective, efficient, accountable, and flexible. With the implementation of the Core … Read more