Eliminating levies<\/p>\n
The problem Indonesian businesspeople complain most about is
\nthe countless and burdensome levies. The levies, both official
\nand unofficial, occur at virtually all government agencies. This
\nresults in a high-cost economy that weakens the competitive
\nstanding of our products and creates a climate of gross
\ninefficiency.<\/p>\n
The levies, which are not related to production, also affect
\nforeign investors. It is therefore logical that when foreign
\ntrade attaches met with Minister of Industry and Trade Tungky
\nAribowo in Jakarta on Wednesday, they and members of foreign
\nbusiness associations brought up the problem again.<\/p>\n
The levies appear closely related to the matter of licensing.
\nIt is therefore practically impossible to completely eliminate
\nthe problem, especially with regard to licenses that are issued
\non the basis of government regulations, including at the
\nprovincial level. Nevertheless, reducing the levies to a
\nreasonable levels is necessary, especially in cases which concern
\nproduction.<\/p>\n
Eliminating levies should be accompanied by tight controls
\nbecause the matter is bound to somehow affect the incomes of
\ncertain people. An open attitude on the part of government
\nofficials and private businesspeople is desirable in order to
\ncreate a climate of transparency.<\/p>\n
Pruning these levies will give us hope that we will truly be
\nready to enter the new era of free trade -- an era full of
\nuncertainties.<\/p>\n
-- Bisnis Indonesia, Jakarta<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/eliminating-levies-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }