Commission XI Approves Tax on Gold and Coal for 2026 Deficit

Indonesia's Commission XI, chaired by Mukhamad Misbakhun, approved an export tax (bea keluar) on gold and coal on 11 December 2025. The measure is part of the government's plan to increase state revenue.

The export tax is intended to optimize revenue and help close the 2026 State Budget (APBN) deficit, with key performance indicators (KPIs) set to ensure added value. The Directorate General of Taxes (DJP) will also enhance the pre‑populated feature in the 2025 annual tax return (SPT) filing using the new coretax system that will go live next year.

If implemented, the policy is expected to strengthen fiscal receipts and secure domestic supply, while improving taxpayer compliance through more accurate data integration. DJP urges taxpayers to report any fraud attempts that impersonate tax authorities.