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Chat with Bali Zero on WhatsAppIndonesia's PPN rate is now 12%, effective 1 January 2026 — the second and final step under UU HPP. If your business charges VAT or you buy taxable goods and services in Indonesia, this change affects your pricing, invoicing, and monthly compliance obligations. This article explains exactly what changed, who pays more, what stays exempt, and what you need to update in your e-Faktur setup. For the full PPN compliance framework, see our PPN/VAT pillar guide.
TL;DR: - PPN raised to 12% effective 1 January 2026 under UU HPP — up from 11% since April 2022 - Applies to most taxable goods and services; basic food, health, education, and financial services remain exempt - PT PMA and all PKP-registered businesses must update e-Faktur rate settings immediately
The increase from 11% to 12% is the second of two steps legislated under UU HPP (Law No. 7 of 2021 on Harmonisation of Tax Regulations). The first step moved the rate from 10% to 11% in April 2022. The 12% rate has been in force since 1 January 2026.
| Item | Previous | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Standard PPN rate | 11% | 12% |
| Effective date of change | 1 April 2022 | 1 January 2026 |
| Legal basis | UU HPP Art. 7(1)(a) | UU HPP Art. 7(1)(b) |
| Luxury goods (PPnBM threshold goods) | 11% | 12% |
| Zero-rated exports | 0% | 0% (unchanged) |
| Exempt goods & services | Exempt | Exempt (unchanged) |
One important nuance: the government introduced a DPP Nilai Lain (alternative tax base) mechanism for certain goods and services. Under this mechanism, the tax base is calculated as (11/12) of the invoice value, so the effective PPN burden on those transactions works out to 11% of the price — even though the nominal rate is 12%. This was a deliberate policy choice to cushion the impact on consumers. Luxury goods, however, are taxed at the full 12% with no DPP Nilai Lain adjustment.
For most businesses issuing standard invoices through e-Faktur, the system handles the DPP calculation automatically once you select the correct transaction type. The important thing is that your e-Faktur version is updated and your rate settings reflect the 12% nominal rate.
Any PT PMA registered as a PKP (Pengusaha Kena Pajak) must charge PPN at 12% on all taxable supplies from 1 January 2026. If your company crossed the IDR 4.8 billion annual revenue threshold at any point and registered as PKP, this applies to you. Businesses still below the threshold and not voluntarily registered as PKP do not collect PPN.
Commercial rental income is subject to PPN. If you rent out office space, warehouses, or commercial shophouses through a PKP entity, PPN at 12% applies to the rent invoiced. Residential rental — houses, villas, and apartments — remains PPN-exempt. This distinction matters a lot for mixed-use property owners in Bali.
Foreign digital service providers (streaming platforms, SaaS companies, app stores) that are registered in Indonesia's foreign digital services VAT regime must apply the 12% rate on supplies to Indonesian customers. DJP has enforced this regime since 2020 and the rate update applies equally.
If you buy taxable goods or services in Indonesia — electronics, luxury items, consulting services, construction services — the prices you pay will include 12% PPN. Most businesses passed the increase through to end prices in early 2026. The impact on individual purchasers is generally modest (1 percentage point) but accumulates in high-value transactions.
Not everything gets taxed. The following categories have been exempt from PPN since the original VAT law and remain exempt under the 12% regime. Indonesia's tax incentives framework also includes certain sector-specific exemptions for strategic investments — but the core exemptions below apply universally.
These categories are not subject to PPN regardless of the 12% rate
Zero-rated (e.g. goods exports): PPN rate is 0%, but the supplier can still claim input PPN credits. Effectively a refund mechanism for exporters.
Exempt: No PPN charged and no input PPN credit allowed. If you only make exempt supplies, you cannot reclaim PPN paid on your business purchases. Mixed businesses (taxable + exempt) must apportion input tax credits carefully.
The formula is straightforward:
DPP × 12% = PPN terutang (VAT due)
Where DPP (Dasar Pengenaan Pajak) is the tax base — the price before PPN. The total invoice value is DPP + PPN.
Calculate PPN at the current 12% rate
Estimated total
Standard rate: DPP Nilai Lain mechanism — effective burden is 11% of the invoice value.
Rp 11.000.000
Example 1 — PT PMA consulting invoice
A PT PMA law firm issues a consulting invoice to a corporate client. The agreed fee is IDR 50,000,000 before tax.
| Amount (IDR) | |
|---|---|
| DPP (service fee) | 50,000,000 |
| PPN 12% nominal (effective 11%) | 5,500,000 |
| Total invoice | 55,500,000 |
The client pays IDR 55,500,000. The PT PMA remits IDR 5,500,000 to DJP via SPT Masa PPN by the end of the following month.
Example 2 — Commercial property rental
A property company rents a shophouse to a retail tenant at IDR 20,000,000/month.
| Amount (IDR) | |
|---|---|
| Monthly rent (DPP) | 20,000,000 |
| PPN 12% nominal (effective 11%) | 2,200,000 |
| Total monthly invoice | 22,200,000 |
The tenant pays IDR 22,200,000. The landlord (PKP entity) must issue a valid e-Faktur and file the PPN in the corresponding monthly SPT Masa PPN. Residential rentals from the same owner are excluded — only the commercial units generate PPN liability.
The most immediate action item for any PKP business is verifying that your e-Faktur system reflects the current rate. DJP updated e-Faktur to support the 12% rate ahead of the January 2026 effective date. If you are still on an older client version, invoices generated with an incorrect rate can be rejected or create mismatches in your SPT Masa PPN. Log into the e-Faktur portal or desktop client, check your version number, and update if needed.
Also review your invoice templates. Any hardcoded "11%" in custom invoice PDFs or ERP systems needs updating. The e-Faktur system itself will apply the correct rate, but printed invoices handed to clients must match.
PPN is a pass-through tax — you collect it from customers and remit it to DJP, minus any input PPN credits on your purchases. But the timing matters. If your customers are slow payers, you may find yourself remitting PPN to DJP before you have actually collected it. The tax calendar deadline for SPT Masa PPN is the end of the month following the tax period — so January PPN is due by 28/29 February.
For businesses with large B2B invoices and 30–60 day payment terms, plan your cash flow around this. Some businesses maintain a PPN reserve account to avoid liquidity pressure at the end of each month.
If you have multi-year contracts that specified an "11% VAT" rate explicitly, review whether the contract allows for statutory tax changes to be passed through. Most well-drafted Indonesian commercial contracts include a tax escalation clause. If yours does not, you may need to renegotiate or absorb the 1% difference — get legal advice before unilaterally adjusting invoice amounts.
What is the current PPN rate in Indonesia 2026?
The standard PPN rate is 12%, in force since 1 January 2026. A DPP Nilai Lain mechanism means the effective tax burden on most standard goods and services is approximately 11% of the invoice price — but the nominal rate you put on your e-Faktur is 12%. Luxury goods are subject to the full 12% with no DPP Nilai Lain adjustment.
When did Indonesia's VAT increase to 12%?
Effective 1 January 2026, as the second step in the UU HPP roadmap (Law No. 7 of 2021). Step one was the move from 10% to 11% in April 2022.
What goods are exempt from PPN in Indonesia?
Basic food staples (beras, daging, telur, sayur, buah), medical and health services, formal education, financial services, social and religious services delivered by registered organisations, and residential rental. These exemptions are unchanged by the 2026 rate increase.
Does the 12% PPN rate apply to foreign companies in Indonesia?
Yes — any PT PMA with PKP status must apply the 12% rate. The threshold for mandatory PKP registration remains IDR 4.8 billion in annual gross revenue. Below that threshold, voluntary PKP registration is possible but not required.
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