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PMA Tax Advisory

Tax Consultant for PMA Companies in Indonesia

Structured Indonesian tax advisory for foreign-invested companies — covering corporate tax obligations, cross-border payments, treaty application, and transfer pricing, explained clearly for local management and regional headquarters.

Who this is for

Typical Clients

Directors and CFOs of PT PMA

Leaders accountable for Indonesian tax compliance and exposure.

Regional finance and tax teams

Teams that need Indonesian matters explained in English, in a consistent format.

Foreign investors entering Indonesia

Investors evaluating structure, financing, and operating models.

Common issues

What Typically Needs Attention

Payments to foreign affiliates
Withholding tax, VAT on offshore services, and deductibility of service fees, royalties, and interest.
Treaty application
Procedural requirements and substance conditions for reduced treaty rates.
Related-party transactions
Transfer pricing documentation and arm's length pricing for intragroup flows.
Audits and enquiries
SP2DK letters and audits that focus on cross-border and related-party items.

Self-assessment

Questions for Your Finance Team

If any answer is uncertain, it may be worth a focused review.

  1. 01

    Are payments to foreign affiliates characterised consistently with the underlying agreements?

  2. 02

    Is treaty documentation in place before withholding is applied?

  3. 03

    Can the company evidence the benefit of intragroup services it pays for?

  4. 04

    Have related-party transactions been checked against current documentation requirements?

  5. 05

    Are commercial financial statements reconciled to the corporate income tax return?

Engagement process

How We Work

  1. 01

    Understand

    Map the group structure, Indonesian operations, and cross-border flows in scope.

  2. 02

    Assess

    Review contracts, payment records, treaty documentation, and filings against applicable rules.

  3. 03

    Advise

    Explain treatment, exposure, and options in writing for local and regional decision-makers.

  4. 04

    Support

    Assist with documentation, agreed changes, and ongoing questions as transactions evolve.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you work in English?

Yes. Meetings and deliverables can be in English or Indonesian, depending on what works best for local and regional stakeholders.

Can you support a PMA that is still being established?

Yes. Early advice on structure, financing, and intercompany arrangements is often more efficient than correcting positions later.

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Discuss Your PMA Tax Matter.

Share the context of your matter. We will propose a scope and approach for an initial discussion.