Event Reports

On 11 May, the EuroCham Finance, Tax and Investment (FTI) Working Group held a seminar at the office of our esteemed member, KPMG Indonesia. The seminar focused on the practical implications of transfer pricing developments and broader tax policy issues, providing participants with insights into the evolving regulatory and business landscape.

The event featured distinguished speakers, including Dwi Astuti, Director of International Taxation at the Directorate General of Taxes, Ministry of Finance; Iwan Hoo, Head of Transfer Pricing at KPMG Indonesia; and Singyuan Yong, Tax Partner at KPMG Singapore. The speakers shared valuable insights on current transfer pricing practices, compliance challenges, and regional developments in tax policy. The event was also opened by Edison Bako, Executive Director of EuroCham Indonesia.

The discussion also provided an opportunity for participants to engage directly with experts and policymakers, fostering a constructive exchange on the implications of transfer pricing for businesses operating in Indonesia and the wider region.

On May 11th, EuroCham had an introductory meeting with the EU Investment Desk of the Ministry of Investment & Downstream Industry, represented by its new Team Leader of the EU-Indonesia Cooperation Facility, Mr. Franck Boccas, alongside Ms. Tarja Kuokkanen (Trade and Investment Expert) and Ms. Triesti Prabawati (Investment Promotion Expert). The discussion centered on potential areas of collaboration between the two parties, and EuroCham looks forward to working with the EU Investment Desk in the near future.