Moving to Indonesia: taxes, residence and life
How to become tax resident in Indonesia: personal, dividend and corporate tax, 7 residence programmes, tax-residency requirements and climate. Explore the basics and compare residence routes.
Taxes
In Indonesia the top income tax rate is 35%, dividends are taxed at up to 10% and companies pay 22% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
You can become tax resident in Indonesia from arrival once you take up residence (Reside in Indonesia, or present in a year with intent to reside; or >183 days in 12 months). The typical route is Second Home Visa (IDR 2bn deposit or property): IDR 2bn in Indonesian state bank or property of that value; passport 36 months; no work; Golden Visa USD 350k (5y)/700k (10y) There are 7 open residence programmes in Indonesia — see the list below.
Living there
Jakarta has a tropical monsoon climate with winter highs around 30.5 °C and summer highs around 33 °C.
Key facts
| Top income tax | 35% |
|---|---|
| Dividend tax | 10% |
| Corporate tax | 22% |
| Податкове резидентство | з моменту прибуття — Reside in Indonesia, or present in a year with intent to reside; or >183 days in 12 months |
| Типовий шлях до посвідки | Second Home Visa (IDR 2bn deposit or property) — IDR 2bn in Indonesian state bank or property of that value; passport 36 months; no work; Golden Visa USD 350k (5y)/700k (10y) |
| Тип клімату | tropical monsoon · 30.5° / 33° (Jakarta) |
Residence programmes in Indonesia
Active programmes
- Golden Visa – Individual Investor (E28C) — Інвестиція CHF 280'000 · 2026-10
- Second Home Visa (E33E) — Інвестиція CHF 97'000 · 2026-10
- Retirement Visa (E33F) — Дохід / рік CHF 14'400 · 2026-10
- Remote Worker Visa (E33G) — Дохід / рік CHF 48'000 · 2026-10
- Investor KITAS (E28A, PMA shareholder) — Інвестиція CHF 121'000 · 2026-10
- Work KITAS (E23) via RPTKA — employment · 2026-10
- Family / Spouse KITAS (E31) → KITAP — family · 2026-10
Plan your residence route
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Indonesia to become tax resident?
з моменту прибуття. Reside in Indonesia, or present in a year with intent to reside; or >183 days in 12 months Foreign experts: 4 yrs taxed only on Indonesian income
How much tax will I pay in Indonesia?
In Indonesia the top income tax rate is 35%, dividends are taxed at up to 10% and companies pay 22% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Indonesia offer?
Golden Visa – Individual Investor (E28C) (CHF 280'000); Second Home Visa (E33E) (CHF 97'000); Retirement Visa (E33F); Remote Worker Visa (E33G); Investor KITAS (E28A, PMA shareholder) (CHF 121'000)
What is the usual way to move to Indonesia?
Second Home Visa (IDR 2bn deposit or property). IDR 2bn in Indonesian state bank or property of that value; passport 36 months; no work; Golden Visa USD 350k (5y)/700k (10y)
Compare with nearby countries
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