Indonesia exempts Crypto sales from VAT Aug 2025
Crypto asset sale VAT exempt; but trading and mining services taxable
Indonesia is overhauling its approach to taxing cryptocurrency as part of its effort to align digital assets with traditional financial instruments. A new regulation—Minister of Finance Regulation (PMK) Number 50 of 2025, signed by Finance Minister Sri Mulyani on 25 July 2025, and effective the start of August 2025—introduces significant changes for crypto investors, exchanges, and miners.
This reflects the global VAT position in other jurisdictions including: Canada; EU; UK; UAE: Thailand;
Crypto Asset Sales Exempt from VAT
Under the new rules, crypto asset transactions will no longer be subject to Value Added Tax (VAT). The government has formally…
