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PPN SESI 01

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Main Ideas & Lessons Conveyed (VAT Overview)

1) Session purpose and structure

  • The class begins with VAT (PPN) material (Session 1).
  • Session 1 is followed by a Q&A segment (between Session 1 and Session 2) and a break/practice period (explicitly mentioned).
  • The material is presented by Mr. Wendra Yudianto.

2) VAT basics (what VAT is and core philosophy)

  • VAT (PPN) stands for Value Added Tax.
  • VAT is a tax on:
    • consumption of goods and services within the customs area of Indonesia
    • transactions for the delivery of:
      • BKP (Barang Kena Pajak = taxable goods)
      • JKP (Jasa Kena Pajak = taxable services)
  • VAT is an indirect tax whose burden is ultimately carried by the end consumer.
  • It is called “value-added” because taxation applies at each stage of production/distribution based on value added.

Key concepts to remember:

  • Tax on consumption
  • Based on added value
  • Within the customs area

3) “Customs area” definition (territorial scope)

The customs area includes:

  • Indonesia’s territory (main land)
  • Territorial waters
  • Upper airspace above Indonesia
  • Certain places in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)
  • Continental shelf

In essence: land, sea, and air areas within the Republic of Indonesia.

4) VAT collection mechanisms (3 methods) + who is the collector

A) Indirect subtraction method (most common)

  • The seller issues a tax invoice (output tax invoice).
  • VAT is billed by the seller to the buyer.
  • The seller reports VAT in the VAT return and deposits the collected VAT to the state.

Conceptual example: PTA sells equipment to PTB → PTA issues output tax invoice → PTB pays including VAT → PTA deposits VAT.

B) Self-imposition method

Used for specific cases:

  • Imported BKP: importer accounts/settles VAT owed.
  • Self-construction activities: the party performs construction themselves and pays VAT owed for the activity.

Conceptual example: Mr. A self-builds a qualifying building → Mr. A pays VAT owed to the state treasury.

C) Direct subtraction method

  • The buyer is the VAT collector, not the seller.
  • The VAT collector categories mentioned are limited to three:
    1. Government treasury
    2. BUMN (State-Owned Enterprises)
    3. K3S Migas contractor

Conceptual example: DKI Regional Government (government treasury) buys goods from PTA → DKI collects and remits VAT to the state.

Core difference (self-imposition vs direct subtraction):

  • Direct subtraction: VAT collected only by the limited collector group (government treasury, BUMN, K3S Migas).
  • Self-imposition: VAT collected by the importer or the self-construction party (not restricted to those three).

VAT Objects and Deliveries (BKP vs JKP)

5) VAT objects: BKP delivery types

VAT objects for BKP were generally divided into:

  • General objects: “eight” categories (listed conceptually)
  • Special objects: “two” categories (listed conceptually)

General objects (8 categories) — conceptually listed

  1. Transfer of rights to BKP due to an agreement (e.g., rights to land/building transferred—rights are transferred, not the physical goods themselves).

  2. Transfer of BKP due to hire purchase / lease purchase or leasing arrangements that ultimately transfer control/ownership (pure leasing without ownership transfer at the end may not be treated as “delivery” for VAT).

  3. Delivery of BKP to intermediary traders/through auctioneers (distinguishes broker vs intermediary trader vs government-appointed auctioneer).

  4. Personal use and/or free provision of taxable goods (with special explanations).

  5. Delivery between branch and head office / center-branch (noted as effectively extinct after PMK 81 of 2024 due to centralization of PKP). 6–7. Delivery of BKP on consignment / other listed items (noted that numbering in subtitles is inconsistent).

  6. Delivery of BKP in a financing agreement under Sharia principles (treated as direct delivery from PKP to the buyer/party requiring BKP).

Special objects (2 categories) — conceptually listed

  1. Self-building activities
  2. Transfer of assets originally not intended for sale and remaining upon company dissolution

6) Personal use vs free gifts (two similar but distinct mechanisms)

Personal use (PPN context)

  • Use/utilization of goods for benefit of:
    • the entrepreneur
    • management
    • employees

  • Applies to both:

    • self-produced goods
    • non-self-produced goods (as long as the applicable criteria are met)

  • It applies when the subject is already a taxable entrepreneur (PKP) confirmed.

Examples:

  • Consumptive personal use: using production results for employee/guest consumption.
  • Productive personal use: using leftover production goods as materials for further production/packaging.

Free gifts

  • A gift provided without payment/compensation in any form.
  • Example: company distributes thousands of t-shirts to local residents.
  • If the company is a PKP, free gifts are treated as VAT-subject deliveries (VAT collected).

7) What is not included as VAT delivery (examples mentioned)

  • Handover to a broker (with broker/intermediary distinction emphasized).
  • BKP used as collateral for debt (not subject to VAT).
  • Delivery from center to branch (stated as obsolete after PMK 81 of 2024).
  • Transfers in merger/investment/expansion/splitting when both transferor and transferee are PKP.
  • Dissolution-related remaining assets originally not for sale and input tax cannot be credited.

JKP (Taxable Services) & Related Concepts

8) JKP conditions (core idea)

Services are subject to VAT when:

  1. It is a taxable service
  2. It is performed in the context of business activities
  3. Delivery/consumption location is within the customs area (within Indonesia) when applicable

9) JKP exports and 0% rate

  • Repair services for previously exported items described as 0% VAT because provided outside the customs area (export of services concept).
  • Contrasted with agency/management fees in which VAT may be charged (example context mentioned 11%).

10) Intangible BKP and “import of intangible goods” into the customs area

  • Intangible BKP examples:
    • goodwill
    • royalties/rights
    • patents
    • IP rights, etc.
  • When intangible BKP sourced outside the customs area is utilized within Indonesia, VAT is collected (e.g., royalty payment for selling rights).

VAT on Self-Construction (PPN KMS / Self-Building Activity)

11) What “VAT KMS” is (conceptual)

  • VAT on self-construction: constructing buildings for personal use/without contractor VAT collection via a contracting party.

Key limitation criteria mentioned:

  • Construction uses materials like wood, concrete, brickwork (or steel/stone).
  • Intended for residential or business activities.
  • Total area threshold: at least 200 m².
  • Time window: from start until exceeding the threshold must be within a maximum 2 years.
    • If exceeding 200 m² happens after the 2-year limit, the self-construction VAT treatment may no longer apply as initially exempt (criteria “dropped” explanation).

Taxable Entrepreneurs (PKP vs Entrepreneur) and Registration Requirements

12) Definitions

  • Entrepreneur: any individual/body doing business such as:
    • producing
    • importing/exporting
    • trading
    • providing business services
    • or using services from outside the country
  • PKP: entrepreneurs required/confirmed to make taxable deliveries under VAT Law (must collect/deposit/report VAT), except for small business thresholds set by the Minister of Finance.

13) Clarification: “entrepreneur ≠ automatically PKP”

  • Being an entrepreneur does not automatically make someone a PKP.
  • PKP status depends on VAT Law criteria (e.g., turnover threshold and/or specific activities such as selling to government or transactions requiring tax invoices).

VAT Facilities and Exemptions (High-Level)

14) Basic necessities and VAT facilities

  • Some basic necessities discussed:
    • may be taxable but covered by government VAT facilities
    • sometimes linked to VAT exemption (facility logic explained)
  • Reinforced principle:
    • VAT facilities depend on the object/conditions
    • PKP status affects invoice/reporting obligations.

15) Food & beverage in restaurants/catering (PMK 70 of 2022)

  • VAT-free treatment discussed for restaurant/catering meeting specific criteria (including facility logic such as minimum tables/chairs; ordering/manufacturing and serving at location).
  • VAT treatment differs for self-service models / non-catering forms.
  • PMK 70 further clarified debatable aspects (presentation/serving categories).

16) Positive list for JKP

  • Principle: most JKP are taxable unless explicitly exempt/non-taxable.
  • Non-taxable examples mentioned:
    • religious services (houses of worship/sermons, etc.)
    • certain entertainment arts (e.g., local performances such as ketoprak/lodruk/bantengan and similar)
    • general government services (issuing documents/cards, etc.)
    • parking services (mentioned)
    • catering (discussed earlier)

VAT Rates and DPP (Tax Base) Mechanics

17) Single rate principle and standard VAT rate

  • Indonesia uses a single VAT rate principle.
  • Standard VAT rate: 12% (as stated).
  • Conceptual formula when price is VAT-inclusive:
    • VAT = rate division by (100% + rate) (as described).

18) 0% VAT rate for exports

  • 0% applies to exports of:
    • taxable goods
    • intangible taxable goods
    • taxable services
  • Export benefit: input tax is creditable for exported goods/services (concept stated).

19) 12% effective scheme for non-luxury using DPP (11/12)

  • For non-luxury goods/services:
    • DPP = 11/12 of transaction price
    • effective VAT rate becomes 11%
  • Mentioned DPP categories:
    • normal DPP vs “other DPP” (non-luxury goods/services use 11/12)

20) DPP for imports (example)

  • Import DPP computed by:
    • import value × 11/12
  • Import value includes components such as:
    • CIF elements + import entry/levy/excise
  • Example shown with tobacco:
    • calculate B (entry as % of CF)
    • add excise
    • sum to import value
    • multiply by 11/12 → compute import VAT

21) Time of VAT due (conceptual)

VAT due timing often tied to:

  • issuance of tax invoice
  • delivery/import/usage milestones
  • receipt of advance payments (in certain circumstances)

Tax Invoices, Output Tax, Input Tax, and Credit

22) Output tax vs input tax

  • Output tax: VAT when PKP sells/delivers taxable BKP/JKP.
  • Input tax: VAT when PKP buys taxable BKP/JKP from another PKP, documented by input tax invoices.

23) Types of tax invoices (conceptual categories)

  • Regular tax invoice
  • Combined tax invoice
  • Other documents treated as tax invoices (equivalent documents)

24) When tax invoices must be issued (core rule)

  • Tax invoices must be issued at required times and reported in the correct VAT tax period.
  • Missing invoice timing risks sanctions.

25) Combined tax invoices (ring-fenced method)

  • Allowed when:
    • there is a recurring transaction with the same partner within a month
  • Tax period can be created at the latest by end of month of transaction.

26) Tax invoice codes and hierarchy (01–09; 10 referenced but not used)

  • VAT invoice codes map to:
    • transaction types
    • VAT facility/collector conditions
  • Hierarchy/prioritization exists: when multiple facility/collector interpretations are possible, the highest-priority invoice code must be used.

Examples mentioned:

  • 01: luxury BKP delivery
  • 02: delivery to government agencies/treasurers
  • 03: delivery to other VAT collectors (BUMN / K3S Migas contractors)
  • 04: general delivery (non-luxury default use)
  • 05: deliveries using DPP “certain amount” (effective-rate style)
  • 06: contexts where VAT is collected using “certain amount” (as described, including foreign tourist VAT recovery/return mechanisms)
  • 07 and 08: facilities where VAT is not collected/born by government or exempt conditions (detailed facility rules referenced via regulations)

Hierarchy examples:

  • facility/not-collected → prioritize 07/08
  • collector without facility → 02/03
  • general default → 04

27) Input tax credit mechanism and tax period status

  • Compare within a tax period:
    • total input tax vs total output tax
  • Results:
    • Input < Output → underpayment (VAT to pay)
    • Input > Output → overpayment (refund/compensation possible)
    • Input = Output → nil

28) Limits/changes around input tax credit (80% limitation discussed)

  • If confirmation as PKP is late (or confirmed ex officio late), input tax credit may be limited.
  • Maximum creditable portion discussed: up to 80% of outgoing tax as input tax credit (context referencing PMK 18 of 2021).

29) What input tax cannot be credited (facilities concept)

  • VAT exempt on delivery generally cannot be credited as input tax even if related.
  • VAT “not collected/born by government” has different handling.
  • Distinction stressed between:
    • VAT exempt
    • VAT facility “not collected/born by government”

30) VAT overpayment/compensation clarification (Q&A context)

  • Compensation/crediting was stated to have no limit or expiration date within the described context.

VAT Collector Perspective (WAPU) vs Non-Collector Payments

31) Who collects VAT (in addition to general methods)

  • Collectors categories mentioned:
    • government treasury
    • K3S Migas contractor
    • BUMN
  • Conditions described using thresholds and scenarios (e.g., certain non-BKP/JKP payments, land acquisition, fuel delivered by Pertamina, telecom, air transportation).

Q&A Key Points (Highlights)

  • Final vs non-final VAT terminology: clarified VAT does not use “final/non-final” terminology the same way PPH does.
  • PKP confirmation:
    • mandatory when turnover exceeds threshold (4.8B mentioned)
    • PKP can also be optional; government partners may require PKP to issue compliant tax invoices to government treasuries
    • turnover aggregation across activities clarified
  • Combined invoice (digunggung):
    • permitted under conditions for eligible retail outlets/canvassing transactions (not always one-by-one invoice)
  • Certain-rate facility validity (PMK 64 of 2022 context for ~1.1% effective):
    • valid from certificate approval date until year-end
    • cannot be applied retroactively
  • Input tax credit correction timing:
    • allowed to correct in the same period or following period
    • must not miss allowable time windows (up to 3 months after invoice issuance mentioned)
    • issuer risk generally not impacted if recipient credits later
  • Housing developers:
    • explained facility invoicing uses tax invoice codes (e.g., 07/04/01 depending on price bands and whether VAT is borne by government)
    • installment/in-house payments trigger invoice issuance as payments occur
  • Input VAT on incomplete production/construction:
    • if output is not delivered within a stated 2-year window, credited input tax may need to be returned
  • Apartment/real estate developer coding:
    • reinforced distinction between “0% marketing” vs actual export-only “0%” concept

Speakers / Sources Featured

Main speaker

  • Mr. Wendra Yudianto

Other participants / questioners mentioned by name

  • Mr. Satria Abi Prayoga
  • Mr. Mahmud Mas’ud
  • Mr. Sohibul Syafaat (audio interruption/mute)
  • Mr. Muhammad Subhan
  • Mrs. Yeni
  • Mrs./Ms. Dwi Arilis
  • Mrs. Erni
  • Mrs. Siti
  • Mr. Moe / Kak Mo
  • Mrs. Nabila Salsabila Putri
  • Mr. Tri / Mrs. Tri Wulandari (asked questions; subtitle typo “Mr. Triha” referenced)
  • Mrs. Juriah
  • Burisma (questioner referenced)

Regulations cited (as mentioned)

  • Law Number 7 of 2021
  • Perpu Number 2 of 2022
  • PP4 of 2022
  • PP49 of 2022
  • PMK 81 of 2024
  • PMK 70 of 2022
  • PMK 131 of 2024 (12% VAT implementation effective Jan 1, 2025)
  • PMK 18 of 2021 (input tax credit limitation: 80% context)
  • PP 1 of 2012 (digunggung/combined invoice eligibility reference)
  • PMK 71 of 2022 (effective-rate items and VAT “certain amount” context)
  • PMK 62, PMK 64, PMK 65, PMK 67, PMK 68 (referenced in the “certain amount/effective rate” list)

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