Indonesia has emerged as one of the top investment destination in Asia with a robust economy and a pro-investment government. With an abundance of natural resources, more and more companies are setting up factories to manufacture products for re-export to other countries. As such, efficient management of imports and exports has become a key function to many investors in Indonesia. This one-day workshop by ISCA is designed to introduce participants to the Indonesia customs practices and the various trade tariffs, duties and indirect taxes. This workshop is a must for companies who wish to do import & export in Indonesia.
A Highlight of Key Areas:- Updates on Indonesia Customs Regulations
- Establishment and role of Indonesian Customs Contact Centre
- New Import Policies and Regulations
- Implementation of New VAT Rate on Import Transaction
- Customs Audit and Disputes Resolutions
Critical Customs Issues for FIEs
- Overview of Indonesia customs procedures for import and export
- Indonesia import licenses and their application procedure
- Import and export restrictions
- Regulations concerning Digital Economic
Application of VAT and Sales Tax
- Scope and liability of VAT
- VAT refund calculation method and application procedure
- Exemptions and reductions
- Payment administration and penalties
- Scope and application of Sales Tax
Managing Customs & Indirect Tax Audits
- Difficulties faced by foreign investors when audited by customs
- Customs audit methodology
- Best practices for audit management
Bonded Storage Zones (Bonded Zone, Bonded Warehouse and Bonded Logistics Centre), Free Trade Zone and Special Economic Zone
- Role BZs, BWs, BLC, FTZ and SEZ their locations and benefits to foreign investors
- Distribution options for foreign companies
- Facilities and other opportunities
Free Trade Agreement, Economic Partnership Agreement
- Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and EPA involving Indonesia and their benefits
- Key FTAs / EPAs to note
Considerations for Supply Chain Structures in Indonesia
- Common supply chain strategies in Indonesia
- Manufacturing and contract manufacturing arrangements
- Wholesale and retail distribution operations
- Warehousing and other logistics considerations
- Customs and VAT considerations for movement of goods within Indonesia
Ms Jeklira TampubolonTax and Customs Partner
GNV Consulting Services
Jeklira (Lira) has 19 years of experience as a tax consultant especially in the indirect tax (VAT) and customs. She has been involved in various types of assignments such as tax/customs disputes resolutions, tax/customs planning, tax/customs diagnostic reviews and due diligence, etc. She has expertise in handling tax/customs audit and litigation cases, which involves representing clients in settling disputes at the Tax Office, Customs Office and the Tax Court level. Prior to joining GNV Consulting, Jeklira has spent over 14 years with Deloitte, serving as a Director in Deloitte Southeast Asia, based in Jakarta, Indonesia (Deloitte Tax Solutions). During her service in Deloitte, Jeklira involved in developing indirect taxation and customs services lines. As part of the firm’s development initiative, Jeklira was often facilitated public Seminar in Tax and Customs, including Seminar held by the Indonesian Customs Authority. As a summary of her portfolio as a tax and Customs partner, Jeklira has extensive experience in serving multinational and large national clients in a broad range of industries. Professional Certification and Memberships. Her Professional Certification; Licensed Tax and Customs Court Attorney; Certified Customs Expert; Certified Indonesian Tax Consultant (Level C – highest level).