Enforced Today: Motor Vehicle Owners Face This Tax Rate in Crackdown

Headline: New Pajak Kendaraan Bermotor (PKB) Surcharge in Indonesia: What You Need to Know

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Living in Indonesia, the transition into a new month isn’t just about new beginnings, but also about understanding changes in our financial responsibilities. The Indonesian government has recently announced the implementation of a new tax surcharge on motor vehicle taxes (Pajak Kendaraan Bermotor, PKB), which came into effect on May 1, 2023. Let’s dive in to understand what this means for you.

Understanding the PKB Surcharge

The PKB surcharge is an additional tax introduced through Law Number 1 of 2022, which regulates the financial relationship between the central government and regional governments. Understanding this surcharge is crucial as it will impact both your vehicle tax payments and regional government revenue.

Currently, there are seven components that make up the motor vehicle tax that you, as a vehicle owner, must pay. These include BBN KB, BBN KB surcharge, PKB, PKB surcharge, SWDKLLJ, STNK administration fee, and TNKB administration fee. With the introduction of the PKB and BBN KB surcharges, the total number of tax components could increase to nine. Therefore, those purchasing new vehicles in 2023 will be subjected to an additional two taxes.

The calculation of these new taxes is quite straightforward. For instance, if your vehicle is subject to a PKB of Rp1 million, the PKB surcharge will be an additional Rp660,000, calculated as 66% of the PKB. Similarly, the BBN KB surcharge is calculated as 66% of the BBN KB. These surcharges will be paid alongside the regular vehicle tax.

Checking Your PKB and BBN KB Online

You can easily keep track of your vehicle tax status and amounts through online platforms. Here’s how:

1. Visit the official website or app provided by your local regional government.
2. Enter the informaiton of your vehicle’s license plate number, including the initial letter, digits, and final letter.
3. Select the color of your Tanda Nomor Kendaraan Bermotor (TNKB): hitam (black), merah (red), or kuning (yellow).
4. Check the ‘I am not a robot’ verification and click ‘Lihat Info’ (View Info).
5. You will now see detailed information about your vehicle, including tax and fee information.

For a more detailed guide, you can also visit the Samsat.info website or click here for direct access.

Alternatively, you can use the Samsat Digital Nasional (Signal) application to check your vehicle taxes. Here’s how:

1. Install the Signal app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
2. Launch the app and swipe right to access the homepage.
3. The app will ask for location access; grant permission.
4. Open your profile and select "Daftar Di Sini" (Sign Up Here).
5. Enter your NIK (Identity Number), full name as per your KTP, email address, phone number, and create a password.
6. Tick the agreement boxes and select "Lanjut" (Continue).
7. Verify your account with a photo of your KTP and a selfie.
8. Enter the OTP sent to your registered phone number and verify your email.
9. Log in to the Signal app.
10. Select "Tambah Kendaraan Bermotor" (Add Motor Vehicle).
11. Enter your vehicle’s details, including the vehicle owner’s information, motor vehicle registration number and the last five digits of the vehicle’s chassis number.
12. Select "Pendaftaran Pengesahan Rangka" (Chassis Verification Registration).
13. Enter your motor vehicle registration number and chassis number.
14. Select "Lanjutkan" (Continue) to view all the taxes you need to pay.

We hope this guide helps you understand and manage your PKB and BBN KB payments efficiently. Stay informed, stay ahead!