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)
โ Tax is directly deducted per transaction
โ Feels pricier upfront
BUTโฆ
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 โlove letterโ from the tax office is much lower ๐
Offshore CEX / P2P / DEX
โ More flexible in terms of features
โ Liquidity is often deeper
BUTโฆ
When large funds hit your local bank account, questions about the source of funds & tax compliance might pop up at the worst time ๐
Ironicallyโฆ
Many traders trying to avoid the 0.21% taxโฆ
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 โcome homeโ ๐
Whatโs your exit plan strategy? ๐
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