Jakarta Provincial Government Waives Vehicle Tax Penalties Until 31 August for 499th Anniversary

Jakarta Provincial Government has waived vehicle tax (PKB) and vehicle transfer tax (BBNKB) penalties from June 1 to August 31, 2026. The policy is outlined in the Jakarta Provincial Revenue Agency (Bapenda) Head’s Decision No. e-0018 of 2026 regarding Administrative Penalty Waiver for PKB and BBNKB. Bapenda Head Lusiana Herawati stated the policy is a form of appreciation for the celebration of Jakarta’s 499th anniversary. The Jakarta Provincial Government also aims to encourage citizens to comply with tax administration. “Through this policy, citizens can settle their vehicle tax obligations without late payment interest,” she said in a statement on Saturday (May 30, 2026). Lusiana explained that the administrative penalty waiver applies to PKB and BBNKB. The administrative penalties in question are interest charges due to late payment or tax settlement. Under the policy, taxpayers with overdue PKB or BBNKB payments can settle their dues without additional late payment interest. The waiver is automatically applied through the provincial tax system, meaning taxpayers do not need to submit applications. “This means taxpayers do not need to submit formal requests or visit offices to apply for penalty removal. They also do not need to undergo additional administrative procedures,” she said. According to Lusiana, the administrative penalty waiver applies to taxpayers who make payments or settle outstanding taxes between June 1 and August 31, 2026. Thus, citizens have a three-month window to settle their PKB and BBNKB obligations without incurring late payment interest.