One-Minute Guide to Tax Incentives in Indonesia’s Economic Special Zones

Wanxinda Industrial Park in Indonesia
Located in Pati Industrial City, Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia, the Wanxinda Industrial Park covers a total construction area of 2 million square meters. It offers a “plug-and-play” model for domestic and international companies. The project is expected to attract 200 enterprises within 2-3 years, drive investments of up to US$4 billion, and create 200,000 job opportunities.

I. Core Tax Incentives Overview

Core Tax Incentives Overview

    • Applicable to: Companies investing in “pioneer industries” within the special economic zones
    • Exemption Criteria (Tiered based on investment amount):

Note: Companies must meet conditions such as local registration in Indonesia and timely initiation of investments.


Duty-Free Imports

  • Capital Goods Imports:
  1. Equipment for special zone construction/development: Exemption from import duties and taxes
  2. Production Raw Materials Imports
  3. Suspension of import duties
  4. Exemption from excise tax, value-added tax (VAT), luxury sales tax, and import income tax

VAT (PPN) & Luxury Tax (PPnBM) Exemption

Scenarios for exemption:

  • Transactions of goods between special zone companies
  • Import of specific goods into the special zone
  • Import of consumer goods for tourist areas
  • Leasing services for land/buildings within the zone
  • Cross-border services used within the zone

Export Tariff Incentives

  • Goods exported to non-bonded areas in Indonesia with local content ≥ 40%: 0% import duty

Local Tax Exemptions

  • Land and Building Tax: 50%-100% exemption
  • Local Fees and Rights Acquisition Tax: Eligible for application of exemptions

II. Application Conditions


III. Four-Step Application Process

  1. Eligibility Verification
    • Check if the company’s registration location, industry, and licenses meet the requirements
  2. Online Application
    • Submit materials through the OSS system or the Special Zone Management Authority
    • Documents required: Investment plan, company legal documents, tax application form
  3. Review and Approval
    • Relevant departments assess and issue a tax incentive letter
  4. Compliance Maintenance
    • Regular submission of business reports and continuous adherence to special zone regulations

Policy Basis: Government Regulation No. 40 of 2021, Special Economic Zone Law No. 17 of 2009, and relevant regulations from the Ministry of Finance

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