DGT Opens Selection for Digital Stamp Printer Providers
JAKARTA, DDTCNews - The Directorate General of Taxes (DGT) is conducting a selection process for digital stamp (meterai teraan digital/MTD in Indonesian) printer providers.
The selection is held pursuant to Article 3 paragraph (4) of the Director General of Taxes Regulation No. PER-11/PJ/2026, which mandates the appointment of MTD printer providers following the assessment of the required number of printer providers by the Director General of Taxes.
"To implement the provisions under Article 3 paragraph (4) of PER-11/PJ/2026 as well as taking into account Announcement No. PENG-58/PJ.09/2026, we hereby announce the opening of the MTD printer provider selection," reads Announcement No. PENG-6/PJ/PJ.09/2026, as cited on Monday (26/10/2026).
The required number of MTD printer providers for 2026 has been determined by the Director General of Taxes through Director General of Taxes Decree No. KEP-245/PJ/2026.
"The number of providers to be appointed depends on the number of providers that fulfil the requirements for appointment pursuant to statutory provisions," reads PENG-6/PJ/PJ.09/2026.
Prospective participants may refer to PER-11/PJ/2026 for the provisions on participant requirements and the selection procedure. Selection documents may be submitted to the email address [email protected].
On another note, there are 13 criteria that a business entity must fulfil to become an MTD printer provider. First, it must be a legal entity domiciled in Indonesia.
Second, holding a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) and registered as a taxable person (pengusaha kena pajak/PKP in Indonesian). Third, holding a valid tax clearance certificate.
Fourth, having never been convicted of a tax crime based on a court decision with permanent legal force within the past 5 years.
Fifth, the management or shareholders have never been/are not currently convicted of a tax crime or a crime in the field of information technology.
Sixth, having never been/currently convicted of a crime in the field of information technology based on a court decision with permanent legal force. Seventh, the business entity is owned by an Indonesian citizen and/or an Indonesian legal entity through direct shareholding with an ownership of more than 50%.
Eighth, having a business plan. Ninth, having a business continuity plan. Tenth, having a minimum of 1 MTD printer and 1 MTD cartridge to be submitted for verification. Eleventh, holding a support letter from the printer brand owner.
Twelfth, having after-sales service for MTD printers in Indonesia. Thirteenth, having information technology infrastructure, including a data centre located in Indonesia.
In addition to the above administrative requirements, the MTD printer and cartridge must fulfil the following technical specifications:
a. the printer must have a serial number, a maximum print area width of 24 mm with a maximum tolerance of 5%, and must be capable of producing printouts at a minimum resolution of 1,200 dots per inch (dpi); and
b. the cartridge must have a serial number and use red ink with a fluorescent print effect. (rig)