Indonesia considers easing crypto taxation

The Commodity Futures Trading Supervisory Agency (Bappebti) of Indonesia has requested the Ministry of Finance, led by Sri Mulyani, to reassess crypto taxation.

Indonesia’s crypto taxation

Indonesia witnessed a notable downturn in its crypto tax revenue in 2023, plunging by 62% compared to the previous year, despite the surge in Bitcoin’s value.

The total tax revenue generated from crypto transactions in 2023 amounted to $31.7 million (Indonesian Rupiah 467.27 billion). This decline was primarily attributed to a significant 51% decrease in crypto transaction volumes during the same period.

The tax regime, introduced by the government in May 2022, imposed dual taxation on crypto transactions, including a 0.1% income tax and a 0.11% value-added tax (VAT), with local exchanges contributing around 0.04% to the national crypto bourse.

According to a regional report, the Commodity Futures Trading Supervisory Agency (Bappebti) has urged the Ministry of Finance, under Sri Mulyani’s leadership, to assess the implementation of crypto taxes.

Tirta Karma Senjaya, Head of CoFTRA’s (Commodity Futures Trading Authority) Market Development and Development Bureau, explained that this tax imposition aligns with crypto’s classification as a commodity or asset. With the transfer of supervision from CoFTRA to the Financial Services Authority (OJK), the Ministry of Finance, particularly the Directorate General (Dirjen) of Taxes, is expected to evaluate these crypto tax schemes.

At the 10th anniversary of the Indodax event in Jakarta on Feb. 27, stakeholders emphasized the importance of evaluating the tax regime, considering the evolving status of crypto as a significant player in the financial sector. Tirta emphasized the necessity of periodic tax reviews, stating, “Usually taxes are evaluated every year.”

Tirta further expressed his belief that the crypto industry and its regulations are relatively new, warranting space for growth until it can substantially contribute to state revenue through tax collections.

In January, Suryo Utomo, the Director General of Taxes at Indonesia’s Ministry of Finance reported a total collection of IDR 71.7 billion from crypto tax and fintech services businesses. He specifie

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Author: Ogwu Osaemezu Emmanuel

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