- Cancellation of VAT Increase: Coordinating Minister Budi Gunawan announced that President Prabowo Subianto canceled the planned increase of Value-added Tax (VAT) from 11% to 12% on New Year’s Eve 2025, providing a special gift to the Indonesian people.
- Focus on Luxury Goods: The planned VAT increase applies only to luxury goods and services, targeting the wealthy upper class, while basic necessities would remain tax-exempt at 0%.
- Government Commitment: Gunawan emphasized that this decision reflects the government’s ongoing efforts to improve public welfare and ensure a prosperous future for Indonesia, alleviating concerns about increased tax burdens on the populace.
Source: indonesiabusinesspost.com
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