The government regulates the 0.5% Final Income Tax (PPh Final) rate for MSMEs through Government Regulation (PP) No. 55 of 2022 and Minister of Finance Regulation (PMK) No. 164 of 2023. Both Individual and Corporate Taxpayers with a maximum annual turnover of IDR 4.8 billion are eligible to utilize this tax facility. This rule exempts Individual Taxpayers from income tax on the portion of their gross turnover up to IDR 500 million. The regulation explicitly excludes independent professionals and parties who elect to be taxed at general tax rates. The government limits the duration for utilizing this special rate to between three and seven years, serving as a transitional period for taxpayers to implement proper bookkeeping. .
In the Indonesian tax landscape, Individual Taxpayers (WPOP) running business activities or independent personal services (free professionals) have the option not to maintain full bookkeeping, but instead perform recording (pencatatan). This method is known as the Net Income Calculation Norm (NPPN). This facility is crucial for micro-business owners and professionals who have a gross turnover of less than IDR 4.8 billion a year but cannot or choose not to use the 0.5% MSME Final Income Tax rate.
With the implementation of the Coretax System, the procedure for submitting the notification to use NPPN has undergone total digitalization. This article will discuss the technical step-by-step guide in Coretax and a case illustration to ensure your tax compliance is maintained.
NPPN is a guideline for determining the amount of net income published by the Director General of Taxes as regulated in Article 14 of the Income Tax Law. The main requirements for using NPPN are:
Note: If the Taxpayer neglects to submit this notification, they are deemed to have chosen to maintain Bookkeeping, which requires much higher compliance.
Access the official Coretax page at https://coretaxdjp.pajak.go.id using your NIK/NPWP 16 digits and password.
Go to "Taxpayer Services" (Layanan Wajib Pajak) → "Administrative Services" (Layanan Administrasi) → "Create Administrative Service Request".
Select code LA.04-01 ("Notification of Use of NPPN and Cash Basis Bookkeeping").
Download your Electronic Receipt (BPE) and check status in "My Facilities List" (Daftar Fasilitas Saya).
Profile: dr. Adrian, Sp.JP (K/2). 2024 Turnover: IDR 2.5 Billion.
Compliance Timeline:
Result: Net Income (IDR 3B x 50% Norm) = IDR 1.5 Billion. Data flows automatically from Attachment 3B to the tax calculation.
The LA.04-01 feature in Coretax simplifies the process for MSMEs and professionals. The key is time discipline. Failure to notify within the first 3 months can trigger a mandatory switch to bookkeeping, increasing your administrative burden. Always verify your status in "My Facilities List" for legal certainty.