Indonesia
Region: southeast-asiaLegal
Cryptocurrency is legal in Indonesia, regulated primarily by Bappebti. Legal. Subject to a 0.
Regulatory Framework
Trading & ownership
Legal. Crypto asset trading is permitted and regulated under Bappebti.
Payments & Commerce
Prohibited. Under Bank Indonesia rules, crypto is not legal tender for commercial payments.
Mining Operations
Legal. Mining is permitted subject to general electrical and business codes.
Exchange Licensing & AML/KYC
Required. Exchanges must be registered as physical traders (CPFAK) with Bappebti. KYC: Mandatory KYC and customer due diligence apply under Bappebti Notice.. AML: Governed by Bappebti and PPATK rules to prevent money laundering and terrorism financing.
Taxation
Capital Gains Tax
Subject to a 0.1% final income tax (PPh) on trades.
Income Tax (Staking/Mining)
Staking and mining are taxed under assessable income rates.
VAT & Sales Tax
A final VAT of 0.1% applies to transaction volume.