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6 Examples of Direct Taxes in Indonesia You Should Know!

6 Examples of Direct Taxes in Indonesia You Should Know!

11 August 2025 | MyProtection News Jakarta

There are two types of taxes applied in Indonesia based on the collection method, namely direct taxes and indirect taxes. These taxes are differentiated by their characteristics, functions, and legal basis.

A direct tax is a type of tax that must be paid directly by the taxpayer and cannot be transferred to another party. Some examples of direct taxes in Indonesia include Income Tax (PPh), Land and Building Tax (PBB), and Motor Vehicle Tax (PKB), which will be discussed further in this article.

To better understand the definition of direct taxes, various examples of direct taxes in Indonesia, and the differences between direct and indirect taxes, read the following information!

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