Indonesia's DGT introduces an 80% threshold for accelerated tax refunds for low-risk VAT-registered persons. The threshold requires qualifying activities to account for at least 80% of total eligible supplies. Taxpayers below the threshold still receive refunds, but through the regular audit process.
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International Tax Review · 7 days ago
Indonesia will bear VAT on domestic economy-class airline tickets during the 2026 school holiday period, as per Minister of Finance Regulation No. 43 of 2026. The incentive covers tickets purchased from 22 June to 5 July 2026 and flights operated between 24 June and 5 July, with airlines required to issue VAT invoices and submit a detailed electronic list by 30 September 2026.
The Bali Sun · 3 months ago
Indonesia has introduced a VAT cut on domestic flights, exempting economy class tickets for purchases and flights within 60 days of the regulation's enactment. The measure, effective 25 April 2026, caps fare increases at 9‑13% and will make domestic airfares effectively VAT‑free from mid‑June. The policy aims to support the aviation sector amid rising fuel costs.
Antara News · 3 months ago
Indonesia has introduced a regulation covering VAT on base fares and fuel surcharges for economy‑class domestic flights to help reduce airfares amid rising fuel costs. The measure applies for 60 days from 25 April 2026 and includes a fuel surcharge cap of 38% for both jet and propeller aircraft, while limiting fare increases to 9‑13%.
Indonesia Business Post · 6 months ago
Indonesia's Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa announced plans to inspect a Chinese‑owned steel company suspected of VAT evasion next week. The Ministry has identified 40 steel firms, with the two largest slated for inspection, and estimates that VAT avoidance could cost the state over Rp 4 trillion annually. The investigation will involve tracing tax reports, company registrations, ownership, and detaining tax‑related personnel.
ASEAN Briefing · 6 months ago
Foreign investors in Indonesia must register for VAT once their annual turnover exceeds IDR 4.8 billion (US$300,000). After registration, all VAT invoices must be issued and validated through the e‑Faktur system, with monthly reporting and reconciliation required. Non‑compliant invoices and inconsistencies between invoices, returns, and accounting records can trigger audits and penalties.
myRepublica · about 6 hours ago
In Nepal, households using more than 50 units of electricity per month are now subject to a 5% VAT on the excess consumption. The new rule applies from 17 July 2026, exempting the first 50 units while charging 5% VAT on any usage above that threshold.
Key Takeaways
As of 17 July 2026, Indonesia's Directorate General of Taxes requires that qualifying activities account for at least 80% of total eligible supplies for accelerated tax refunds.
If a taxpayer's qualifying activities account for less than 80%, Indonesia's DGT will process the refund through the regular tax audit mechanism rather than the accelerated procedure.
Minister of Finance Regulation (PMK) No. 28 of 2026 introduces the 80% threshold for accelerated tax refunds in Indonesia.
The 80% threshold is intended to ensure accelerated refunds are granted only to low-risk taxable entrepreneurs whose core business activities meet the criteria, as stated by Indonesia's DGT.
Primary source
Read the full article at MUCThis summary was published on VATfaqs.com on 17 July 2026. It relates to VAT developments in Indonesia. The original source is MUC.
