Indonesia’s Finance Ministry Proposes New Tobacco Excise Layer to Legalize Illicit Producers Amidst Parliamentary Scrutiny Over Moral Hazard Risks

Indonesia’s Ministry of Finance, through its Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, has announced a significant policy initiative: the introduction of a new layer within the tobacco excise (Cukai Hasil Tembakau/CHT) system.…

Indonesia Escalates War on Illicit Cigarettes Amidst Pervasive Black Market Presence

The widespread circulation of illegal cigarettes continues to pose a significant challenge across various regions in Indonesia, with these untaxed products readily available in numerous small retail outlets known as…