Indonesia automates import tax collection

Indonesia's tax office has appointed Citi as its agent bank for import tax collection, shifting all collection processes to the bank's online payment portal.

Under the appointment, all import tax payments will be made through Citi's ePib electronic Pemberitahuan Impor Barang or electronic Import Goods Notification electronic payment platform. The platform eliminates traders' need to physically file documentation with both banks and government agencies by enabling them to submit all payments and documentation online.

Through an online system, both business and government agencies can effectively process the payment of taxes, says Bapak Susiwijono, technical implementation head of the Indonesia National Single Window INSW team. The government has set up the integrated Indonesia National Single Window...