Purbaya: Exporters Must Repatriate 100% of Natural Resource Export Foreign Exchange Starting Tomorrow

JAKARTA – The government has officially implemented new regulations on the placement of Foreign Exchange from Natural Resource Exports (DHE SDA) effective 1 June 2026.

Under the policy, exporters are required to repatriate 100% of DHE SDA domestically.

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa stated the new rules are part of efforts to strengthen national foreign exchange reserves and maintain domestic economic and financial market stability.

He explained that for non-oil and gas sectors, exporters must place 100% of DHE SDA in domestic special accounts for at least 12 months, while oil and gas exporters must place at least 30% for a minimum of three months.

“For non-oil and gas exporters, 100% of DHE SDA must be placed in domestic special accounts for a minimum of 12 months. Oil and gas exporters must place at least 30% for a minimum of three months,” Purbaya said.

The government has also relaxed requirements for certain exporters with buyers from countries that have bilateral agreements or trade cooperation with Indonesia.

“Exporters bound by bilateral agreements are allowed to place up to 30% of DHE SDA in Himbara banks, with a maximum holding period of three months,” he added.

As an incentive, the government offers tax facilities for compliant exporters.

“The government provides tax incentives for exporters who comply with placing DHE SDA domestically, including a lower income tax rate compared to regular instruments, with tax rates potentially reaching zero percent,” Purbaya said.

The tax rate depends on the duration of fund placement.

The government even offers zero percent income tax on earnings from DHE SDA placement instruments, depending on how long the funds are held domestically.

“Typically, bond yields are taxed at 20%, but for DHE SDA instruments, the tax rate is zero percent,” Purbaya stressed.