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Rudiantara to Not Give Up on Google Tax

By Minjun ParkIndonesia
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The Communication and Informatics Minister Rudiantara said that his office and the finance ministry are working to collect tax search engine, Google. “I support the effort. We will not give up,” he told Tempo in Pontianak, West Kalimantan on Tuesday, October 18, 2016.

Rudiantara said he has no idea why Google tends to avoid paying taxes. “I do not know why. They choose not to pay their duties,” he said

The minister added that Indonesia has sent a letter to Google, stating that all businesses in Indonesia are subject to taxes.

“I told Google, if they plan to reach a settlement, we can talk this out,” said Rudiantara.

Google has not registered as a corporate in Indonesia, although it reaps profit in Indonesia. It has also refused to pay taxes in the past five years worth Rp5.5 trillion.

Questions & Answers

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Which government bodies are working on collecting tax from Google?

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The Communication and Informatics Minister Rudiantara stated that his office and the finance ministry are collaborating on efforts to collect tax from the search engine company, Google.

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What is Google's registration status in Indonesia according to the minister?

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Minister Rudiantara noted that Google has not registered as a corporate entity in Indonesia, despite reportedly generating profits within the country. This lack of registration is a point of concern.

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How much tax is Google alleged to have refused to pay over the past five years?

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The article states that Google has allegedly refused to pay taxes amounting to Rp5.5 trillion over the past five years. This figure represents the sum in question.

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What has the Indonesian government communicated to Google regarding taxes?

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Indonesia has sent a letter to Google, informing the company that all businesses operating in the country are subject to paying taxes. Minister Rudiantara also offered to discuss a settlement.

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