Indonesia’s tax authority said e‑commerce platforms will begin withholding a
0.5% income tax on sellers’ gross turnover from Nov. 1 under Article 22 of the
Income Tax Law; the levy excludes VAT. The measure, originally slated for Aug.
1, was delayed amid concerns about economic growth and consumer purchasing
power. Designated withholding platforms include Tokopedia, Shopee, Lazada and
Blibli.
