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Tax Glossary
PKP Registration
PKP Registration (Pengukuhan PKP) is the formal process by which the KPP registers an entrepreneur as a VAT-registered taxpayer, either upon application or ex officio. Governed by Article 2 paragraph (2) of the VAT Law and PER-02/PJ/2018. Entrepreneurs whose turnover exceeds Rp 4.8 billion in a fiscal year must apply for PKP status by the end of the following month. Upon registration, the entrepreneur receives a PKP Certificate and must issue e-Faktur from the following month. Late registration may result in sanctions.
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PKP (VAT-Registered Entrepreneur)
A PKP is a VAT-registered entrepreneur required to collect, remit, and report VAT. Governed by Article 1 paragraph 15 of the VAT Law. Registration is mandatory when annual turnover exceeds Rp 4.8 billion (PMK No. 197/PMK.03/2013); voluntary registration is available below this threshold. Once registered, a PKP must issue a Tax Invoice for every BKP/JKP supply, remit VAT by end of the following month, and file the monthly VAT return by the same deadline.
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Tax Invoice (Faktur Pajak)
A Tax Invoice (Faktur Pajak) is proof of VAT collection issued by a PKP when supplying taxable goods (BKP) or services (JKP). Governed by Article 13 of the VAT Law and PER-03/PJ/2022. The invoice must be issued at the point of supply, or by the end of the delivery month if payment is received before supply. A late or non-compliant invoice is invalid and cannot be credited as Input Tax. Since 2014, Tax Invoices must be issued electronically via the DJP's e-Faktur application.
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Monthly VAT Return (SPT Masa PPN)
The Monthly VAT Return (SPT Masa PPN) is the monthly report that every PKP must submit to DJP, summarizing Output Tax, creditable Input Tax, and the net VAT payable or overpaid. Governed by Article 15A of the VAT Law and PER-29/PJ/2015. The filing deadline is the end of the following month after the tax period. Since April 2022, filing is done through the e-Faktur application, which auto-generates return data from uploaded invoices.
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VAT (Value Added Tax / PPN)
VAT (Pajak Pertambahan Nilai / PPN) is a tax levied on every supply of taxable goods (BKP) and/or taxable services (JKP) within Indonesia's customs area. Governed by Law No. 8/1983 on VAT, last amended by Law No. 7/2021 (UU HPP). The standard VAT rate is 11% since 1 April 2022, rising to 12% from 1 January 2025. PPN is an indirect tax: the economic burden falls on the final consumer, while the registered taxpayer (PKP) acts as a collector, remitting the difference between Output Tax (PK) and Input Tax (PM) to the state.
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Input Tax (Pajak Masukan)
Input Tax (Pajak Masukan) is the VAT that should have been paid by a PKP on purchases of taxable goods (BKP) and/or services (JKP), utilization of offshore JKP, or importation of BKP. Governed by Article 1 paragraph 24 of the VAT Law. Input Tax is credited against Output Tax in the same tax period. If Input Tax exceeds Output Tax, the excess can be carried forward or refunded. Non-creditable Input Tax includes: defective Tax Invoices and BKP/JKP purchases unrelated to the business.
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Output Tax (Pajak Keluaran)
Output Tax (Pajak Keluaran) is the VAT that a PKP must collect when supplying taxable goods (BKP), taxable services (JKP), or exporting. Governed by Article 1 paragraph 25 of the VAT Law. Output Tax = DPP x applicable VAT rate. Collection must be evidenced by a Tax Invoice. The difference between Output Tax and Input Tax is either the amount to remit (if PK > PM) or the overpayment to claim back (if PM > PK).
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Gross Income
Gross Income (Penghasilan Bruto) is the total income received or earned by a taxpayer in a tax year before any deductions for expenses, PTKP, or other allowances. Governed by Article 4 of the Income Tax Law (UU No. 36/2008). For individuals, gross income includes salaries, allowances, bonuses, honoraria, interest, dividends, royalties, capital gains, and other income. Gross income is the starting point for computing Taxable Income (PKP) after subtracting allowable deductions and PTKP.
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Tax Refund (Restitusi)
A Tax Refund (Restitusi) is the return of overpaid tax to a taxpayer who has paid, or had withheld/collected, more than the actual tax due. Governed by Articles 17 and 17B of UU KUP and Article 9 paragraph (4) of the VAT Law. The process: apply in the return, DJP audits, and issues an SKPLB if the overpayment is confirmed. Processing times: 12 months for corporate PPh; 12 months for general VAT; 8 months for low-risk PKP (accelerated refund). DJP pays 2% monthly interest on late refunds.
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Tax Collection Letter (STP)
An STP (Tax Collection Letter) is used to collect tax and/or administrative penalties in the form of interest and/or fines. Governed by Article 14 of UU KUP. DJP issues an STP when: current-year income tax is unpaid or underpaid; a return has arithmetic or writing errors leading to underpayment; a taxpayer is subject to penalty interest or fines; a PKP fails to issue or issues a late Tax Invoice. STP has the same legal force as an SKP. Payment is due within 1 month of the STP issuance date.
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Advance Refund of Tax Overpayment (Pengembalian Pendahuluan)
An advance refund of tax overpayment is the disbursement of overpaid tax to the taxpayer through formal review (penelitian) rather than full audit (pemeriksaan). This mechanism provides a fast track for taxpayers meeting specific criteria or requirements as set out in Articles 17C and 17D of the General Tax Provisions Law (UU KUP), and Article 9(4c) of the VAT Law (UU PPN). The technical procedure is governed by PMK 28 of 2026, effective 1 May 2026, which revokes a chain of earlier regulations from PMK 39/2018 through PMK 119/2024. After disbursement, the Directorate General of Taxes retains the right to conduct an audit for substantive verification. If a shortfall is found, an Assessment of Underpayment (SKPKB) and penalties will be issued.
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e-Faktur (Electronic Tax Invoice)
e-Faktur is an electronic Tax Invoice created through the DJP's e-Faktur application. Governed by PER-03/PJ/2022. e-Faktur rollout began in 2014 and is now mandatory for all PKPs in Indonesia. Each e-Faktur contains a QR code and unique reference number for easy verification. Failure to issue a compliant e-Faktur can result in a penalty of 2% of the Tax Base (DPP) under Article 14 paragraph (4) of UU KUP. Submission to the DJP is automated within the e-Faktur system.