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.
| Status | Legal |
| Risk Score | 30/100 (Moderate Risk) |
| Region | southeast asia |
| Currency | IDR |
| Capital Gains (Personal) | >30% capital gains tax |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | >25% corporate tax applies |
| VAT on Crypto | Yes |
| 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%.
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | OJK / Bappebti / BI |
| Framework | Bappebti Regulation 8/2021 on Crypto Asset Trading |
| Ease | medium |
| Cost (USD) | $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.
No detailed enforcement information available
| KYC Required | Yes |
| Travel Rule | Yes |
| FATF Member | Yes |
| FATF Status | compliant |
| FATF Body | FATF |
| Suspicious-Activity Reporting | Yes |
Status: unregulated
DeFi activities are currently unregulated but monitored under general crypto asset regulations.
Status: regulated
Stablecoins are regulated under the same framework as other crypto assets, requiring compliance with Bappebti regulations.
Status: unregulated
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity Cost | $0.08/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 15% |
| Infrastructure | fair |
Mining is legal with moderate electricity costs and limited renewable energy share. Infrastructure is fair but improving.
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 38/100 |
| Banking Access | moderate |
Risk Factors
Indonesia is politically stable with moderate corruption and regulatory environment. Crypto businesses face moderate banking access and evolving regulations.
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