Indonesia Mulls Regulations Requiring eCommerce Firms to Collect Sales Tax
Indonesia is preparing to introduce a new policy that would require e-commerce platforms to collect and remit taxes on behalf of their sellers. The proposed regulation, expected to be announced as early as July 2025, is part of the government’s efforts to increase revenue and create a fairer playing field between online marketplaces and traditional retailers. According to sources familiar with the matter, the new rule would apply to sellers who earn between 500 million and 4.8 billion rupiah ($30,900 to $296,000) annually. These sellers, considered small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are already required to pay a 0.5% tax on…
