Crypto Tax Hike & Asset Seizure Rules: Hold or Move?
The Indonesian government has officially paved the way for crypto asset seizure to collect state debts (PMK 23/2026), after local crypto transaction tax jumped to 0.21%.
Because of this, many traders are starting to shift to offshore CEX, P2P, and DEX to dodge that upfront tax cut.
But there are some key details often overlooked:
Local CEX (Final Tax)
✔ Tax is directly deducted per transaction
✔ Feels pricier upfront
BUT…
When cashing out to a bank account, the tax status is considered final. Reporting is clearer, and proof of deduction is also available.
Plus, the risk of receiving a “love letter” from the tax office is much lower 😅
Offshore CEX / P2P / DEX
✔ More flexible in terms of features
✔ Liquidity is often deeper
BUT…
When large funds hit your local bank account, questions about the source of funds & tax compliance might pop up at the worst time 😅
Ironically…
Many traders trying to avoid the 0.21% tax…
but end up exposing themselves to a potentially much larger tax burden when assets are finally converted back to Rupiah.
Trading can move offshore.
But sooner or later, the money still has to “come home” 😅
What’s your exit plan strategy? 👀
$USDT $BTC #crypto #FiscalPolicy
The Indonesian government has officially paved the way for crypto asset seizure to collect state debts (PMK 23/2026), after local crypto transaction tax jumped to 0.21%.
Because of this, many traders are starting to shift to offshore CEX, P2P, and DEX to dodge that upfront tax cut.
But there are some key details often overlooked:
Local CEX (Final Tax)
✔ Tax is directly deducted per transaction
✔ Feels pricier upfront
BUT…
When cashing out to a bank account, the tax status is considered final. Reporting is clearer, and proof of deduction is also available.
Plus, the risk of receiving a “love letter” from the tax office is much lower 😅
Offshore CEX / P2P / DEX
✔ More flexible in terms of features
✔ Liquidity is often deeper
BUT…
When large funds hit your local bank account, questions about the source of funds & tax compliance might pop up at the worst time 😅
Ironically…
Many traders trying to avoid the 0.21% tax…
but end up exposing themselves to a potentially much larger tax burden when assets are finally converted back to Rupiah.
Trading can move offshore.
But sooner or later, the money still has to “come home” 😅
What’s your exit plan strategy? 👀
$USDT $BTC #crypto #FiscalPolicy