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New Rule for Tax Treaty Applications

14 January 2026 by Metalaw Legal and Tax Consultant - Indonesia

The prevention of double taxation has long been a fundamental pillar of Indonesia’s international tax policy, particularly in the context of cross-border investment, international trade, and the free movement of capital. To this end, Indonesia has concluded numerous Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (Tax Treaty) with its treaty partners, which serve to allocate taxing rights, mitigate tax barriers, and enhance legal certainty for taxpayers engaged in cross-border transactions.