Indonesia Pursues Double Taxation Agreement with Ireland
Indonesia is seeking a double taxation agreement with Ireland to improve trade efficiency and remain competitive with other ASEAN nations. The move is intended to prevent investors from being taxed twice and to support a broader trade pact with the European Union.
Why it matters
Tax treaties are essential for fostering international investment and economic integration between emerging markets and developed economies.
September 4, 2026 | 2:40 pm SHARE URL berhasil di salin. An employee displays Indonesian rupiah and US dollar banknotes at the Dolarasia Money Changer outlet in Cibubur, Bekasi on July 9, 2026. (Antara Photo/Darryl Ramadhan) Jakarta. Indonesia is pursuing a double taxation agreement with Ireland, according to a senior government official, as Jakarta doesn't want to trail behind its ASEAN neighbors.
The treaty is expected to prevent investors from having the same income stream taxed twice in the investment-hungry Indonesia and their home country. It also divides up each country's right to tax.
According to Edi Prio Pambudi, a deputy at the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs, the deal will enable businesses to "avoid high costs".
"We hope we can get this deal soon. This is the best way to make our trade with Ireland more efficient," Edi told reporters in Jakarta on Friday.
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