Indonesia Expands List of Export Services Not Subject to VATs
Indonesia is expanding the list of exports services subject to a 0 percent value-added tax rate, according to a May 10 notice from KPMG. The rate will apply to a variety of broad export-related services, including freight forwarding, rental of…
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transportation equipment for international shipping, technology and information services, business and management consulting services, trading services and communications data services, KPMG said. The broadening of the list of services to which the rate is applied is "with the basic understanding that these services must be utilized offshore," KPMG said. In a May report, KPMG said the move is part of an effort by Indonesia to boost growth in its export sector. The new list, effective March 29, 2019, replaces the old set of regulations, which only covered three export services, KPMG said: “contract manufacturing, repairs and maintenance and construction services.”