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From your company tax number to monthly returns, VAT, bookkeeping and the annual tax return, our Jakarta team keeps your books clean and your filings on time — so you can focus on growing the business.
| Topic | What you need to know |
|---|---|
| Corporate income tax | Standard rate of 22% on taxable profit. Small companies may qualify for reduced rates on part of their income. |
| Monthly payments | Withholding taxes (e.g. PPh 21 on salaries, PPh 23/26, PPh 4(2)) and the monthly instalment (PPh 25) are generally paid by the 15th of the following month. |
| Monthly returns | Generally filed by the 20th of the following month — even if there was no activity (a "nil" return). |
| VAT (PPN) | Registration as a taxable entrepreneur (PKP) is required once taxable turnover reaches IDR 4.8 billion a year. Statutory VAT rate is 12% since January 2025. |
| Annual corporate return | Due within four months after the end of the financial year — usually 30 April. |
| Filing system | Since 2025, registration, e-invoicing (e-Faktur), payments and returns run through the tax office's Coretax platform. |
Indonesia's tax office matches data automatically. Small mistakes become expensive when they pile up.
Each late monthly or annual return carries an administrative fine, plus interest on any unpaid tax.
Tax status is checked for licences, immigration sponsorship and banking. An unclear tax record can delay all of them.
Years of nil returns that were never filed, or bookkeeping that doesn't match bank statements, take far longer to fix than to do right.
Choose one service or let us run your whole tax and accounting cycle.
We track these for you and send reminders before each one.
| Obligation | Frequency | Usual deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Withholding tax payments (PPh 21/23/26/4(2)) | Monthly | 15th of the following month |
| Monthly income tax instalment (PPh 25) | Monthly | 15th of the following month |
| Monthly tax returns | Monthly | 20th of the following month |
| VAT return (if PKP) | Monthly | End of the following month |
| Annual corporate income tax return | Yearly | End of the 4th month after year-end (usually 30 April) |
Deadlines reflect general rules and can change. We confirm the exact obligations for your company before we start.
Start right: correct tax registration, a clean chart of accounts and filings from month one.
Switching from another agent or behind on filings? We review your history and bring you up to date.
Run your Indonesian company remotely, with English reports and one contact in Jakarta.
We review your registration, past filings and books — or start fresh for a new company.
You get a written scope and a fixed monthly fee before anything starts.
We set up Coretax, bookkeeping and fix any gaps from previous periods.
We file on time, every month, and send you clear reports.
Here's an honest comparison so you can choose what fits your company.
| Do it yourself | Typical agency | Sam Consulting | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knows which rules apply to your company | ✗ You research it yourself | ~ Generic checklist | ✓ Reviewed for your KBLI, size and setup |
| Works in Indonesian systems (OSS, Coretax, AHU) | ~ Indonesian-language portals | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes — and we explain every step in English |
| Reminders before deadlines | ✗ Your own calendar | ~ Sometimes | ✓ Built into our client app |
| One contact for tax, legal and immigration | ✗ Several agents | ~ Usually separate teams | ✓ One account manager |
| Price clarity | ~ Hidden time cost | ~ Often "from" pricing | ✓ Fixed, written quote before work starts |
For companies that only need tax and bookkeeping handled.
Tax, accounting, LKPM, annual report and legal secretary in one file.
Every quote is fixed and in writing before work starts. Government and notary fees are listed separately, at cost.
Yes. Monthly and annual returns are required even with no activity — they are filed as "nil" returns. Missing them leads to penalties that build up over time.
NPWP is the Indonesian tax identification number. Every company needs one to pay taxes, file returns and open many services. We handle registration as part of setup.
Registration as a taxable entrepreneur (PKP) is required once your taxable turnover reaches IDR 4.8 billion in a year. Some companies register earlier because their clients need VAT invoices. We advise you based on your business.
Yes. We start with a review of your existing filings and books, fix any gaps, and then take over the monthly routine.
Yes. Filings are made in Indonesian systems, but we explain everything and send your reports in English.
Audited financial statements are required for certain companies — for example, those with assets or turnover of IDR 50 billion or more. We tell you if it applies and coordinate with a public accountant.
Book a free 30-minute tax check. We'll tell you what's due, what's missing and what it costs to keep everything on time.