- Indonesia has decided to increase the value-added tax rate to 12% starting January 1 next year
- The VAT hike will apply broadly and not just to luxury goods as previously planned
- The government plans to introduce measures to reduce the impact on lower-income earners
- New items to be taxed include premium-quality food and services like international schools and high-end hospitals
- There has been public pressure and legislative proposals to delay or modify the VAT increase
Source: bangkokpost.com
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