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Indonesia is preparing to introduce a new export tax on gold beginning in 2026, with rates expected to reach up to 15%, according to early policy signals from Jakarta. The proposed levy is part of a broader strategy to capture additional value from the country’s rapidly expanding mineral sector and to encourage greater domestic processing.
Government officials indicate that the measure is intended to align gold with Indonesia’s long-standing resource-nationalism framework, which already includes export restrictions and taxes on nickel, copper, and other minerals. By applying the tax to refined and semi-refined gold shipments, the administration aims to shift investment further downstream and strengthen the local value-added segment of the supply chain.
Industry analysts anticipate that the tax, if implemented at the upper rate, could influence regional bullion trade flows and prompt multinational mining firms to reassess their export strategies. The Ministry of Finance is expected to issue detailed guidance in 2025, including the tax calculation method, transition rules, and any exemptions for domestic value-addition.
Market participants and exporters are advised to monitor regulatory drafts as the government moves toward finalizing the framework before the 2026 launch date.
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