Indonesia Considers New eCommerce Sales Tax Regulations

Indonesia is preparing to introduce a new policy that would require e-commerce platforms to collect and remit taxes on behalf of their sellers. The proposed regulation, expected to be announced as early as July 2025, is part of the government’s efforts to increase revenue and create a fairer playing field between online marketplaces and traditional retailers. E-commerce giants like Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (NYSE: BABA) could see their operations in Indonesia impacted once their platform there is required by law to collect sales tax on behalf of the sellers.