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Indonesia vs Japan
Tax Rate Comparison

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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Indonesia
vs
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
Tax Year:

๐Ÿ’ฐ Personal Income Tax Calculator

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Individual Income Tax (Top Marginal Rate)
Top Income Tax Rate
5โ€“35%
Stable; resource wealth affecting fiscal planning
No change
5โ€“45%
Basic deduction increase for low earners
No change
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
12%
12% maintained; digital economy compliance growing
No change
8โ€“10%
No rate change; digital services tax under review
No change
Corporate Tax Rate
Corporate Tax Rate
22%
Potential reduction to 20% under investment push
No change
~30.62%
Global Minimum Tax applies to large MNCs
No change
Capital Gains Tax
Capital Gains Tax
~2.5%
No change expected
No change
20.315%
Expanded NISA (tax-free investment) ongoing
No change
Social Security & Payroll
Social Security / Payroll
~18โ€“23%
Universal health coverage expansion continuing
No change
~28.5%
Coverage expansion to part-time workers ongoing
No change
State, Regional & Local Taxes

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Indonesia โ€” Provincial & Regional Taxes

Indonesia's 38 provinces and 514 regencies/cities levy their own taxes. Provinces charge vehicle tax (Pajak Kendaraan Bermotor) at 1%โ€“2%, vehicle transfer tax, and fuel tax (Pajak Bahan Bakar Kendaraan). Regencies/cities levy hotel tax (10%), restaurant tax (10%), entertainment tax (0%โ€“75%), and land/building tax (Pajak Bumi dan Bangunan - P2). The 2022 tax reform (Harmonisasi Peraturan Perpajakan) unified many tax procedures. E-commerce platforms must now collect VAT.

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan โ€” Prefectural & Municipal Inhabitant Tax

Japan's 47 prefectures levy inhabitant tax (ไฝๆฐ‘็จŽ) at a flat 10% on top of national income tax โ€” 4% prefectural + 6% municipal. A reconstruction special income tax of 2.1% of national tax applies through 2037. Property acquisition tax and fixed asset tax (1.4% of assessed value) are levied locally. Large cities impose additional taxes on large businesses.

โš ๏ธ Disclaimer: Rates shown are standard top/headline rates for informational purposes. Actual tax liability depends on income level, residency, deductions, and tax treaties. 2025โ€“2026 data reflects announced or enacted rates and may be subject to change. Not financial or legal advice.

Indonesia vs Japan: Key Tax Differences (2026)

๐Ÿ’ฐ Income Tax: ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan has a higher top income tax rate (5โ€“35% vs 5โ€“45%). ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Indonesia is more favourable for high earners.

๐Ÿ›’ VAT/Sales Tax: Indonesia has a higher consumption tax (12% vs 8โ€“10%).

๐Ÿข Corporate Tax: ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Indonesia offers a lower corporate rate (22% vs 30.62%), which can influence business location decisions.

๐Ÿ“ˆ Capital Gains: ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Indonesia taxes investment gains at a lower rate (2.5% vs 20.315%), benefiting investors.

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