Moving to Indonesia: taxes, residence and life
How to become tax resident in Indonesia: personal, dividend and corporate tax, 7 residence programmes, days needed, climate, safety and economy — compared with 194 countries.
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. The economy grew +4.9% in 2025; the IMF forecasts 4.9% for 2026. Its passport opens about 80 countries without a visa in advance. Security: Papuan separatist insurgency; occasional deadly mass protests.
Key facts
| Top income tax | 35% |
|---|---|
| Dividend tax | 10% |
| Corporate tax | 22% |
| Tax residence | from arrival — Reside in Indonesia, or present in a year with intent to reside; or >183 days in 12 months |
| Typical residence route | 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) |
| Passport | visa-free or on arrival to 80 countries |
| Economic growth | +4.9% (2025), forecast 4.9% (2026) |
| Climate type | tropical monsoon · 30.5° / 33° (Jakarta) |
| War & conflict | armed — Papuan separatist insurgency; occasional deadly mass protests |
| All natural hazards | 8.7/10 |
| Banking strength | 5.5/10 · BBB |
| Property protection | 4/10 |
| Warm homes in winter | 9/10 |
Residence programmes in Indonesia
- Golden Visa – Individual Investor (E28C) — Investment CHF 280'000
- Second Home Visa (E33E) — Investment CHF 97'000
- Retirement Visa (E33F) — Income / yr CHF 14'400
- Remote Worker Visa (E33G) — Income / yr CHF 48'000
- Investor KITAS (E28A, PMA shareholder) — Investment CHF 121'000
- Work KITAS (E23) via RPTKA — employment
- Family / Spouse KITAS (E31) → KITAP — family
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Indonesia to become tax resident?
from arrival. 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)
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