Indonesia has modernised its tax administration system and compliance now begins with Coretax Registration. From 2025 onward, all companies and individuals who operate or earn income in Indonesia must transition to Coretax, the country’s unified digital tax platform.
At LMI Consultancy, we simplify and manage your Coretax activation to ensure seamless compliance, secure onboarding, and full readiness for Indonesia’s digital tax era.
Coretax, officially known as Core Tax Administration System (SIAP DJP), is Indonesia’s fully integrated tax platform developed by the Directorate General of Taxes (DJP).
Launched on 31 December 2024 and fully effective in January 2025, Coretax replaces multiple previous systems, including:
Coretax consolidates all major tax functions into one ecosystem, including:
We ensure your business and responsible officers** are fully registered and activated in Coretax, allowing you to run compliant tax operations immediately.
To start your Coretax registration, please prepare:
Feature | Coretax | EFIN |
|---|---|---|
Purpose | Full digital tax administration | Activates online tax filing access |
Functionality | Filing, billing, e-faktur, audit, communication | Login identity for DJP Online |
Who needs it | Corporations & individuals | Corporations & individuals |
Mandatory? | Yes, starting 2025 | Yes |
Replaces | e-Filing, e-Faktur, e-Billing, e-Registration | N/A (EFIN still required for login) |
For reference, we also assist with EFIN registration:
Type | Purpose |
|---|---|
Personal EFIN | For individuals & expatriate taxpayers |
Corporate EFIN | Required for business tax filing & billing |
We handle everything from documentation to DJP submission. Our team ensures secure data handling and accuracy throughout the process.
Since 2016, LMI Consultancy has helped thousands of expatriates and investors navigate Indonesia’s regulatory landscape, from visas and business incorporation to tax & compliance services.
We combine legal expertise, ethical practice, and superior client support, ensuring your business operates confidently and compliantly in Indonesia’s evolving digital tax environment.
All taxpayers, including companies, directors, and foreigners earning income in Indonesia.
Yes. EFIN remains the secure login authentication credential for DJP online systems.
Coretax became mandatory starting January 2025.
You may be unable to file returns, issue invoices, or make tax payments, leading to compliance risks.
Individuals & companies can recover via:
Disclaimer : Our services in LMI Consultancy provide consulting services focused on ensuring client compliance with applicable immigration and legal regulations in Indonesia. We do not provide or facilitate the production of official government documents, nor do we offer any expedited or preferential access to government services.
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