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The Tax Identification Number (NPWP) is a set of numbers given to taxpayers (both individual and business entity) for personal taxpayer identification number in carrying out their taxation rights and obligations. NPWP is given to eligible taxpayers who fulfil the subjective and objective requirements, as stipulated in taxation laws and regulations.
In order to carry out all taxation activities, a business must first have an NPWP. The business NPWP number is different from the NPWP you have for your personal needs.
If you want to run a business in Indonesia, you must first obtain a company NPWP to make sure you are following the right tax requirements. Lets Move Indonesia assists and makes sure your company is registered and eligible to conduct all tax matters for your business.
NPWP registration for a PT PMA in Indonesia is a mandatory step once the company is legally established. This tax identification number is issued by the Directorate General of Taxes and applies under the company, not to the foreigner or foreign investor personally. It functions as the official tax identity for all corporate activities, including reporting, compliance, and financial transactions conducted in Indonesia.
For foreign investors, obtaining a corporate NPWP is required aside from Indonesia Visa or stay permit arrangements. While visas regulate immigration status, the company NPWP governs taxation and business obligations. Proper registration ensures the PT PMA operates fully in accordance with Indonesian regulations from the outset.
Prepare the documents needed (refer to the requirements section).
After confirming all the processes, you can proceed to the payment.
Our tax consultants will register your application. The estimated time will be around 5 working days.
An individual NPWP can only be used to report individual taxes. Business entities need a separate tax number so that it can be used to complete tax affairs according to applicable regulations.
According to the Indonesian government regulation that stipulates corporate tax in Indonesia, Law No. 36 of 2008. which explains that Income Tax (PPh) is a tax imposed on individuals and entities based on the amount of income received for one year. These provisions regarding PPh were first regulated in Law no. 7 of 1983.
For the Annual Corporate Income Tax obligations, the rate of CIT is 22% generally applies to net taxable income.
No, there is no difference between obtaining an NPWP PT and PMA.
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