Indonesia's DPR Approves Export Exit Tax on Gold and Coal

Indonesia's DPR Commission XI approved an export exit tax on gold and coal on 9 December 2025 in Jakarta. The decision followed a commission meeting on the proposal.

The tax aims to boost state revenue and narrow the 2026 budget deficit, projected at 2.68 % of GDP or about IDR 689.15 trillion. Revenue targets are IDR 3 trillion from gold and IDR 20 trillion from coal, with gold rates of 7.5‑15 % depending on form and coal rates of 1‑5 %.

The finance minister said the gold rate has been included in the 2026 budget, while the coal rate is still under discussion. The measure is expected to increase domestic value‑addition, strengthen energy security, and support the green energy transition.