Indonesia adds TikTok, Disney and Facebook to list for 10% VAT

Inclusion of Chinese video-sharing app suggests popular service won't be banned

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Indonesia earlier made Google, Netflix and Spotify subject to the 10% value added tax. © Reuters

SHOTARO TANI, Nikkei staff writer

JAKARTA -- Indonesia has added new names to its list of technology companies that will be subject to a value added tax -- including China's TikTok and U.S. giant Facebook -- as the country continues to seek ways to boost tax revenue to shore up state finances depleted by spending to fight the coronavirus pandemic.

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