CORETAX VAT DRAFT · SMALL SOFTWARE HOUSES & APP STUDIOS

Coretax VAT Drafts
for Small Software Houses & App Studios.

Chat on WhatsApp Email [email protected] Free 10-Invoice Check

WhatsApp or email opens a draft. Review and send it yourself. After receiving your message, Neracia discusses your needs and private sharing before work starts.

Free, once per PKP: up to 10 invoices checked for identifiers, codes, amounts and supporting documents. Receive per-invoice status, correction notes and a checklist in 1–2 business days after the operator confirms complete samples. No subscription obligation or Coretax passwords. Prepare and share samples privately ↗

Custom web development, mobile app engineering, SME ERP systems, and software maintenance link project contracts, milestone sprint acceptance records (BAST), advance payments, and server or subcontractor costs. Neracia matches project records to prepare Output Invoice drafts, input VAT checks and draft monthly VAT returns in Coretax. The service is draft-only: the client/company officer reviews, approves, signs, submits in Coretax, creates billing codes and pays independently. Neracia does not act as a tax proxy.

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DRAFT-ONLY CLAUSE & TAX PROXY LIMITATIONS (PMK 44/2026)

Neracia Prepares Drafts; Client Approves, Signs & Submits Independently

Neracia prepares invoice drafts and return drafts; the client approves, signs, submits in Coretax and creates billing codes independently. Neracia does not act as a tax proxy. The client remains responsible for submission, electronic signatures, and payment. Access in Coretax DJP is delegated via the official Assign Role feature as a Drafter without sharing main passwords, certificate passphrases, or OTP codes.

SPECIFIC VAT CHALLENGES & OFFICIAL REGULATIONS

4 Typical VAT Challenges
for Small Software Houses & App Studios.

This guide focuses on small software houses and digital app studios, complementing the general IT service profile. Establishing tax points for milestone billings, separating Article 23 withholding from the VAT base, and reviewing cloud infrastructure input tax determine Coretax compliance.

01

Milestone billings and acceptance records (BAST)

For a PKP business, match the app contract, advance receipts, milestone bills and acceptance records. A BAST alone does not determine the Tax Invoice date; check the supply, payments or progress payments under the applicable rules. Neracia prepares Output Invoice drafts and date discrepancies for client confirmation before upload and DJP approval.

Official Regulatory Basis: PER-11/PJ/2025 ↗
02

Income tax withholding and the VAT tax base

Customer withholding slips need to be matched to service bills and bank receipts. The net transfer alone does not determine a VAT draft. Neracia separates income tax withholding from the service consideration and reviews the tax base, including any applicable other-value basis; withholding obligations depend on the transaction and the parties' status.

Official Regulatory Basis: MoF Regulation No. 131 of 2024 ↗
03

Input VAT on hosting, local servers and cloud services

Match local hosting or server bills to the PKP supplier's tax invoice. For foreign cloud services, review the PMSE VAT collection evidence and required identity details or supporting records. A tax credit remains subject to eligibility checks; a bank transfer or commercial invoice alone does not automatically establish creditable input VAT.

Official Regulatory Basis: VAT Law as amended by the HPP Law ↗
04

Maintenance retention and app scope changes

If the contract includes retention or added features, match addenda, acceptance records, earlier bills and settlement schedules. Withholding payment does not automatically defer the Tax Invoice obligation. Neracia flags amounts included in earlier drafts and scope changes for client review to avoid duplicate billing records.

Official Regulatory Basis: PER-11/PJ/2025 ↗

MONTHLY DRAFT-ONLY WORKFLOW · ORDERLY & SECURE

How Neracia Supports
Your Small Software Houses & App Studios VAT.

A transparent, secure monthly workflow. Operated directly by a human operator with recorded self-checks, never requesting your main passwords or submission rights:

01

Gather contracts, sprint certificates and server bills

Share project contracts, milestone acceptance certificates (BAST), progress invoices, and server/hosting invoices.

02

Match milestone billings and draft Output Invoices

Neracia matches certificate dates, service fees versus withholding deductions, and output invoice drafts before client approval.

03

Review input VAT and compile draft monthly return

Input VAT from local server hosts and PKP subcontractors is verified for eligibility. Non-PKP costs are noted in workpapers.

04

Client review and independent submission

Neracia prepares drafts only. The client/company officer reviews, approves, signs, submits in Coretax, creates billing codes and pays independently.

DOCUMENT EXAMPLE WITHOUT AMOUNTS

Document Matching Example
before draft approval.

A checklist for discussing available documents and items awaiting confirmation. No invented transaction figures or client identities.

This document example contains no rate calculation. VAT treatment and tax credit eligibility are reviewed against actual transactions; consult a tax adviser or DJP if uncertain.

Business activity: Small software houses and app studios · Tax period follows client documents

Document example without amounts — VAT draft matching
TransactionSource documentsTransaction valueVAT / tax creditDraft check
Milestone sprint billing Contract and acceptance certificate Per client documents Eligibility review required Link to output invoice draft
Service tax withholding Software fee withholding slip Per client documents Eligibility review required Match withholding and consideration
Local server hosting Provider bill and tax invoice Per client documents Eligibility review required Review tax credit eligibility
Warranty repair retention Release addendum and settlement plan Per client documents Eligibility review required Flag variance for review

FICTITIOUS SUMMARY RECAP

Output invoices
Match delivery and payment records
Input VAT
Flag completeness and tax credit eligibility
Draft status
Awaiting client review and approval

This is a labeled fictitious example of a document checklist, not client data or evidence of actual work. No tax amounts are calculated.

OFFICIAL VAT DRAFT PRICING · TRANSPARENT & FINAL

Tier Options & Monthly Fees
with zero hidden charges.

Flat monthly rates with explicit invoice volume caps. Neracia is not a VAT-registered entity, so all prices are final with zero additional VAT added.

MONTHLY DRAFT-ONLY SERVICE SCOPE

VAT Invoicing & Return Draft Package — Small Software Houses & App Studios

Tailored specifically to help business owners and admin staff finalize e-Faktur compliance before the 20th Coretax deadline, match supplier input VAT, and prepare draft Monthly VAT Returns.

01

Draft Output e-Faktur (Before the 20th)

Verify sales invoices, transaction codes, customer 16-digit NPWP / NITKU identifiers, and input drafts in Coretax ready for independent company sign-off.

02

Input Tax Invoice Reconciliation

Cross-check supplier and manufacturer invoices in Coretax, flagging incorrect NITKU or non-creditable items under VAT Law Art. 9.

03

Draft Monthly VAT Return (Month-End)

Output vs input VAT computation, net payable/carry-forward calculation, recorded self-check, and return draft preparation in Coretax for independent client submission.

SAMPLE CHECK WITH NO FEE OR COMMITMENT

Free 10-Invoice Check
before committing to a monthly plan.

Free, once per PKP: up to 10 invoices checked for identifiers, codes, amounts and supporting documents. Receive per-invoice status, correction notes and a checklist in 1–2 business days after the operator confirms complete samples. No subscription obligation or Coretax passwords. Prepare and share samples privately ↗

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS · CORETAX VAT

Frequently Asked Questions
for Small Software Houses & App Studios.

Practical answers on Coretax e-Faktur compliance and the draft-only workflow for this sector:

Do all app projects use the same tax treatment?

No. Check PKP status, the service or licence type, contract scope, customer status and relevant tax base or VAT facility requirements. Neracia drafts from records and flags items for confirmation; the service does not assume one rate or withholding obligation for every project.

Reference: VAT Law and MoF Regulation No. 131 of 2024.

Are foreign cloud bills automatically creditable?

Not automatically. Check for PMSE VAT collection evidence that meets the requirements for documents equivalent to tax invoices, with the required buyer identity or supporting evidence. Neracia matches records and flags input VAT credit eligibility for client review, without guaranteeing every cloud bill is creditable.

Reference: PER-11/PJ/2025, equivalent-document and input VAT credit requirements.

Can project receivables, developer payroll and monthly books also be organized?

If project receivables, developer payroll, monthly tooling subscriptions and bank records need organizing, discuss monthly bookkeeping as a separate scope. Prices follow that service page. The VAT package remains draft-only; the client submits.

Bookkeeping scope follows recording needs.

VERIFIED STATUTORY REGULATIONS

Official Legal Basis & DJP Regulations

Official references used when preparing drafts; applicability must be confirmed for each transaction:

MoF Regulation No. 81 of 2024, as amended

Coretax administration framework; read with the amendments listed in the official regulation history.

MoF Regulation No. 131 of 2024

VAT treatment reference; check specific provisions before selecting the tax base.

OTHER INDUSTRY VAT GUIDES

Coretax VAT Draft Solutions
for other business sectors.

Every industry manages distinct transaction patterns and VAT rules in Coretax DJP. Review guides and workflows for other sectors or return to the main tax service package:

WHOLESALE & DISTRIBUTION

Wholesale & Distribution

Monthly Coretax e-Faktur and VAT return draft preparation for distributors and wholesalers. Managing payment terms, credit notes, quantity rebates, and input VAT matching before the 20th.

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS

Construction Contractors

Monthly Coretax e-Faktur and VAT return draft preparation for construction contractors. Managing progress billings, advance payments, retention money, and government/SOE withholding.

PRINTING & PACKAGING

Printing & Packaging

Monthly Coretax e-Faktur and VAT return draft preparation for commercial printing, packaging, and digital print shops. Handling order down payments, print tolls, and raw material reconciliation.

RENTAL & EQUIPMENT LEASING

Rental & Equipment Leasing

Monthly Coretax e-Faktur and VAT return draft preparation for equipment, vehicle, and machinery rental businesses. Managing PPh 23 withholding vs gross VAT, security deposits, and recurring lease invoices.

CREATIVE & DIGITAL AGENCIES

Creative & Digital Agencies

Monthly Coretax e-Faktur and VAT return draft preparation for digital marketing, creative, advertising agencies, and event organizers. Managing agency fees vs media spend pass-through, monthly retainers, and PPh 23.

CATERING & FOOD SERVICES

Catering & Food Services

Coretax VAT return and draft invoice assistance for catering businesses. Mapping local restaurant taxes vs central VAT, corporate/BUMN orders, and PPh 23.

BUILDING MATERIALS STORE

Building Materials Store

Coretax VAT return and draft invoice assistance for hardware and building material stores. Managing retail NIK invoices, contractor terms, and supplier input VAT.

LOGISTICS & FREIGHT

Logistics & Freight

Coretax e-Faktur and monthly VAT return drafts for logistics firms. Sorting exempt public transport, specific-rate freight services, and combined invoices.

PKP ONLINE STORE

PKP Online Store

Coretax e-Faktur and monthly VAT return drafts for PKP online stores. Covering tax points, end-consumer invoices, shipping in the tax base, and return notes.

IT & SOFTWARE SERVICES

IT & Software Services

Coretax e-Faktur and monthly VAT return drafts for IT services and software houses. Covering down payments, milestone billing, and Article 23 withholding.

BUILDING MATERIALS DISTRIBUTOR

Building Materials Distributor

Coretax e-Faktur and monthly VAT return drafts for building-materials distributors. Covering delivery notes, store credit terms, cement or steel return notes, and factory input invoices.

EVENT ORGANIZERS & PROMOTERS

Event Organizers & Promoters

Coretax e-Faktur and monthly VAT return drafts for event organizers. Managing vendor reimbursements, event down payments, and Article 23 withholding.

FURNITURE & FIXTURES

Furniture & Fixtures

Coretax e-Faktur and VAT return drafts for furniture makers and stores. Managing custom order down payments, government WAPU billing, and sales credit notes.

GARMENT & APPAREL

Garment & Apparel Manufacturing

Monthly Coretax e-Faktur and VAT return draft support for garment and apparel businesses. Managing CMT toll manufacturing vs goods sales, uniform down payments, and fabric input VAT.

AUTO REPAIR & PARTS

Automotive Repair & Spare Parts

Coretax e-Faktur and VAT return drafts for auto repair workshops and spare parts stores. Managing repair services vs parts, retail consolidated invoices, advance deposits, and credit notes before the 20th.

OUTSOURCING & FACILITY

Outsourcing & Facility Services

Coretax e-Faktur and VAT return drafts for outsourcing, cleaning, and security firms. Managing management fee tax bases, Article 23 withholding, SOE WAPU, and input tax before the 20th.

COMPUTER & ELECTRONICS

Computer & Electronics Stores

Coretax e-Faktur and VAT return drafts for computer & electronics stores. Managing retail consolidated invoices, B2B/WAPU procurement, RMA warranty credit notes, and distributor input tax before the 20th.

IMPORTERS & TRADING

Importers & General Trading

Coretax e-Faktur and VAT return drafts for importers & general trading companies. Reconciling import VAT on PIB documents, SSPCP tax slips in B2, MoF exchange rates, and output invoices before the 20th.

ENGINEERING & ARCHITECTURE

Engineering & Architecture Consultants

Coretax e-Faktur and VAT return drafts for engineering & architectural consulting firms. Managing design milestone billings, progress acceptance, PPh 23 withholding vs gross VAT, and WAPU invoices before the 20th.

MEDICAL & LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

Medical & Lab Equipment Distributors

Coretax e-Faktur and VAT return drafts for medical & lab equipment distributors. Separating private clinic sales vs public hospital WAPU orders, reagent batch billings, payment terms, and drafts before the 20th.

ADVERTISING SIGNAGE PRODUCTION

Advertising Signage Production

Coretax VAT draft support for signage production: match deposits, installation records, material invoices and input VAT credits. Start with a Free 10-Invoice Check.

FMCG & WHOLESALE

FMCG & Everyday Goods Distribution

Coretax VAT drafts for FMCG distributors: match SKUs, expiry returns, principal promotions, Output Invoices and input VAT. Try a Free 10-Invoice Check before subscribing.

CLEANING & FACILITY SERVICES

Cleaning Services by Service Outcome

Coretax VAT drafts for outcome-based cleaning: match site contracts, acceptance records, Output Invoices and supply input VAT. Start with a Free 10-Invoice Check.

SMALL CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS

Small Contractors & Subcontractors

Coretax VAT drafts for small contractors: progress milestones, final tax withholding, and equipment input VAT. Start with a Free 10-Invoice Check.

CORPORATE CATERING & B2B FOOD SERVICES

Corporate Catering & B2B Food Services

Coretax VAT drafts for corporate catering and canteen contracts: PBJT tax separation, monthly meal invoicing, and packaging input VAT. Try Free 10-Invoice Check.

LOCAL FREIGHT & COURIER FLEET

Local Freight & Courier Fleet

Coretax VAT drafts for local freight fleets and couriers: separating specific-rate freight from truck charter, toll reimbursements. Try Free 10-Invoice Check.

CORPORATE UNIFORM & WORKWEAR GARMENT

Corporate Uniform & Workwear Garment

Coretax VAT drafts for corporate uniform and workwear makers: factory orders, fabric down payment invoices, and raw material input VAT. Try Free 10-Invoice Check.

COMMERCIAL VEHICLE BODY & FLEET MAINTENANCE

Commercial Vehicle Body & Fleet Maintenance

Coretax VAT drafts for commercial body shops and truck maintenance: body fabrication, chassis repairs, and steel/paint input VAT. Try Free 10-Invoice Check.

MAIN SERVICE

Tax & Coretax VAT Package

Main service page for Coretax e-Faktur and VAT return draft packages, tier comparisons, document checklists, and tax calendars.

PRIMARY OFFER · CORETAX DJP DRAFT-ONLY

Ready to organize your Small Software Houses & App Studios VAT?

Coretax DJP draft e-Faktur & Monthly VAT Return package: Tier A IDR 500,000/mo (up to 30 invoices), Tier B IDR 750,000/mo (up to 50 invoices), PPh 21 add-on IDR 250,000/mo (1–10 staff), min 3-month contract, final price without VAT. Neracia prepares drafts; client approves, signs, submits and creates billing independently. Neracia does not act as tax proxy. Start with a Free 10-Invoice Check with zero commitment.

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Chat on WhatsApp Email [email protected] Free 10-Invoice Check

WhatsApp or email opens a draft. Review and send it yourself. After receiving your message, Neracia discusses your needs and private sharing before work starts.