Indonesia’s Commodity Futures Trading Regulatory Agency (Bappebti) has urged the Ministry of Finance to review cryptocurrency taxation policies, signaling the increasing significance of crypto in the country’s economy. Executive members at Bappebti cite crypto’s anticipated integration into the financial sector as a reason for reassessing the 0.11% value-added tax and 0.1% income tax on crypto transactions.
Despite generating approximately $2.49 million in government revenue from crypto taxes in January alone, Bappebti emphasizes the need for annual reviews of these taxes to align with standard tax evaluation practices. Implemented in April 2022, these taxes aimed to treat crypto as a commodity rather than a currency, in line with the Trade Ministry’s definition.
As Indonesia witnesses a rise in crypto adoption, with the number of crypto holders surpassing 12.4 million in 2023, the government’s response to taxation will impact the regulatory landscape and market dynamics, shaping the future of crypto in the nation.
