
Strong Domestic Demand Fuels Optimism in Indonesia’s Economy
Indonesia’s finance ministry says the economy stays strong, citing a manufacturing PMI of 53.3, a US$24.24 billion trade surplus in October 2025, and
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Indonesia’s finance ministry says the economy stays strong, citing a manufacturing PMI of 53.3, a US$24.24 billion trade surplus in October 2025, and

The Indonesian Tax Authority may verify documents, request extra data, and audit tax objection filings to ensure fiscal compliance.

Indonesia's Trade Safeguard Committee has opened an investigation into extending the curtain import safeguard after the textile association’s request,

President Al‑Sisi announces Tax Incentive Package Volume II, including VAT reform and support for taxpayers, to attract investment.

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said Indonesia's trade surplus fell to US$2.39 billion in October 2025, indicating improving domestic demand

Indonesia adopts Minimum Tax (GMT) from 2025, using IIR, UTPR and QDMTT. A 2024‑2028 timeline applies to groups with revenue ≥ EUR 750 million.

Finance Minister Purbaya said the government will tighten border controls to stop illegal imports of steel and shoes, supporting tax compliance.

DDTC releases a book analyzing tax court challenges, emphasizing judicial independence as essential for fiscal fairness in Indonesia.

Indonesia's ESDM sets the coal price for December 2025 US$98.26 per ton, down from US$102.03. The price is basis for coal PNBP rates in December.

The IKN Authority offers a supertax deduction of up to twice the amount donated by companies for public, social or non‑profit facilities, per

Registration for DDTC Academy’s practical course “Facing Tax Audits and Negotiations” batch 2 ends on 3 December 2025 at 12:00 WIB. The offline

Indonesia's Ministry of Trade set the export duty for crude palm oil at US$74 per metric ton for December 2025, down from US$124 the previous month