Penulis: Sutan RH Manurung (Principal Led Strategic Advisor | MD Eksakta Strategic | Chairman of ITTF AKP2I )
Jakarta - Since 1 January 2024, the global tax landscape has fundamentally changed. Through the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework,BEPS 2.0 – Pillar Two introduced a 15% global minimum effective tax rate (ETR) for multinational groups with revenues above EUR 750 million, based on the GloBE Rules (2021).
On paper, this marks a historic shift: from tax competition → to tax coordination.
But the reality in 2025–2026 tells a different story.
The System (in principle)
If ETR < 15% → Top-Up Tax applies
If ETR ≥ 15% → No additional tax
(Simple in theory. Complex in execution.)
Indonesia’s Position
Indonesia has aligned with this global framework through:
– PMK No. 136 Tahun 2024
– Adoption of OECD GloBE Model Rules and Administrative Guidance
This reflects a significant shift in Indonesia’s international tax architecture.
What we are actually seeing not full harmonization. But what I would describe as “Coordinated Fragmentation”. Jurisdictions are implementing the same framework — with different interpretations, priorities, and fiscal interests.
The implications are immediate:
* Overlapping taxing rights
* Increasing complexity in ETR calculations
* Diverging rule interpretations
* Rising cross-border tax disputes
A Structural Shift
Global tax competition has not disappeared. It has evolved.
From:
– Rate competition to Rule-based competition
From:
– Tax planning to Tax controversy management
From:
– Compliance to Strategic positioning
The Question: Are we moving toward a fairer global tax system?or Are we simply redistributing taxing rights within a more complex architecture?