Indonesia to collect marketplace tax directly through platforms

Indonesia will require marketplaces Tokopedia, Shopee, Lazada and Blibli to withhold tax from sellers directly when processing payments. The platforms will act as tax agents for merchants.

• Tax to be withheld by Tokopedia, Shopee, Lazada and Blibli
• Platforms will act as tax agents for sellers
• Tax collection will run directly through marketplaces