Indonesia

Indonesia has a clear regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, governed primarily by Bappebti Regulation 8/2021 on Crypto Asset Trading, allowing legal trading and licensing of crypto businesses.

Overview

StatusLegal
Risk Score30/100 (Moderate Risk)
Regionsoutheast asia
CurrencyIDR

Tax

Capital Gains (Personal)>30% capital gains tax
Capital Gains (Corporate)>25% corporate tax applies
VAT on CryptoYes
Staking Tax>30% income tax on staking rewards
Airdrop Tax>30% income tax on airdrops

Cryptocurrency transactions are subject to capital gains tax and VAT. Income from staking, mining, and airdrops is taxed as ordinary income at rates exceeding 30%.

Licensing

RequiredYes
RegulatorOJK / Bappebti / BI
FrameworkBappebti Regulation 8/2021 on Crypto Asset Trading
Easemedium
Cost$500,000 - $3,000,000 (IDR 8B-50B capital requirement)

Licensing is mandatory for crypto exchanges and service providers under Bappebti regulations, with moderate requirements for compliance and capital.

DeFi

Status: unregulated

DeFi activities are currently unregulated but monitored under general crypto asset regulations.

Stablecoins

Status: regulated

Stablecoins are regulated under the same framework as other crypto assets, requiring compliance with Bappebti regulations.

NFTs

Status: unregulated

Mining

LegalYes
Electricity$0.08/kWh
Renewable15%
Infrastructurefair

Mining is legal with moderate electricity costs and limited renewable energy share. Infrastructure is fair but improving.

Geopolitics

Stabilitystable
SanctionsNo
Corruption Index38/100
Banking Accessmoderate

Last reviewed: 2026-04-13 · Data source: Soken Crypto Legal Map

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