So long, exit tax

Another smart policy from MOF. Beginning next year, registered taxpayers can go abroad without having to pay an exit tax ("fiskal"). But those without NPWP (tax number) will have to pay Rp 2.5 million if go by air or Rp 1 million by sea. Until Dec 31 the amounts are Rp 1 mllion and Rp 0.5 million, respectively.

I've had my NPWP since 2004. Those who don't have one now have a good incentive to register.