Sinergi Utama Registered Tax Consultants
Tax · Customs · Accounting

One-stop consulting for tax, customs and accounting in Indonesia

We are striving to be a strategic business partner in creating synergy, and to give our clients the best ideas to produce the best solutions in every aspect of our clients' needs.

“Tax is our responsibility. By paying taxes we contribute to the autonomy of the nation.”

Registered Tax Consultants

Our partners are licensed tax attorneys, able to represent taxpayers in the Indonesian tax court.

Registered Public Accountants

Registered at the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Indonesia.

Customs Consultants

Bonded Zone, KITE facilities, audit, objection and appeal.

10+ Certified Professionals

Experienced specialists across taxation, audit and customs.

Company Profile

A progressive consulting firm built on synergy

Sinergi Utama was established by young professionals in accounting, taxation and audit in Jakarta. Today it has grown into a full-service consulting firm built on a “one stop consulting” concept, supported by more than ten experienced professionals holding certification as registered tax consultants, registered public accountants and customs consultants.

We are a partner in synergy for clients to accomplish their business and financial goals towards growth and profitability. We prefer to perceive ourselves as a consulting firm producing solutions that are successful, effective, efficient, reliable, delivered on time, and grounded in ethical value.

Vision & Mission

  • Understand before advisingWe work hand in hand with our clients and build a solid understanding of each client's business, so it can be translated into an appropriate strategy and the best solution.
  • Senior attention, every engagementAll of our clients are handled directly by the best executives in the team, who can provide quick and appropriate decisions to obtain maximum effective and efficient solutions, and increase the value of the company.
  • A humane companyWe do our utmost to be a humane company by endorsing trust, personal values and best service.
  • Excellence through professionalismWe embrace the spirit for excellence through our professionalism, excellent service, and qualified, competent personnel.
  • A learning organisationWe take seriously our responsibility to manage the firm as a learning organisation which continuously improves and develops knowledge for corporate competencies.
Services

Three practices under one roof

Sinergi Utama is a progressive consulting firm providing tax services, customs services and accounting — as partner in synergy for clients pursuing growth and profitability.

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Tax Services

  • Tax Advisory — understand the implication of tax regulations before entering new transactions, and lessen the burden of tax planning.
  • Tax Planning — obtain the best alternative for legal tax saving, minimise tax burden and maximise company value.
  • Tax Diagnostic Review — identify and assess potential tax exposures, verify tax treatment, and improve tax administration.
  • Tax Audit & Objection — supporting documents, representation during objection and appeal, and planning for future conduct.
  • Tax Litigation — representation when opinions differ from tax auditors on tax treatment.
  • Tax Administration — preparing and filing Value Added Tax, Annual Corporate Income Tax, Annual Payroll Withholding and Annual Individual Income Tax under Indonesian taxation law.
  • In-House Training — updating knowledge and skill in taxation for management and employees, with topics set according to the company's needs.
  • Payroll — Income Tax Article 21 and take-home pay calculation, general ledger reconciliation, and preparation of the relevant employee tax return (SPT).
Why it matters

Tax is vital and inevitable in every business transaction. Careful deliberation of potential tax implications is essential before entering a new transaction, to avoid future losses or improper tax execution. Local tax regulations often contain grey areas, making them harder for taxpayers to comprehend.

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Customs Services

  • Customs facilities — obtaining Bonded Zone and KITE facilities.
  • Audit assistance — ensuring proper procedure by customs auditors while minimising audit exposure.
  • Compliance review — internal control, bookkeeping and administration reviewed to surface error potential before it becomes exposure.
  • Representation — in customs audit, objection and appeal upon customs disputes.
  • Consultation & advisory — best practice for daily conduct, including updates on the latest customs rules.
Why it matters

Customs is a specialised area holding a key role in controlling the flow of goods to and from a country. The Directorate General of Customs and Excise imposes strict rules that each importer and exporter must comply with — and violations may result in heavy penalties and costly tax audits.

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Accounting Services

  • Bookkeeping Assistance — maintaining company records and preparing periodic financial reports for management decision making.
  • Annual Financial Statements — yearly reports with accompanying notes, prepared under accounting principles applicable in Indonesia.
  • Outsourcing Services — dedicated personnel for bookkeeping, accounting, invoicing or management reporting, at minimal cost and high quality.
Why it matters

With outsourced personnel handling bookkeeping, accounting, invoicing or management reporting, management can focus on the company's business and objectives — at minimal cost, with a high quality standard of work.

Our Partners

Handled directly by the senior team

Every engagement is handled directly by senior members of the team.

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Joko Rumanto

SE, M.Ak., Ak., BKP

Master of Accounting from Universitas Indonesia (MAKSI UI), and a graduate of STAN in Accounting. Currently a Registered Accountant at the Ministry of Finance and a Registered Tax Consultant.

Acknowledged as a tax court specialist with more than a 90% success rate, with deep knowledge across consumer products, pharmaceuticals, automotive and construction. Previously an auditor in trading, manufacturing and mining.

Brevet CLicensed tax attorneyRegistered Accountant
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Suseno

SE., S.Akt, MH, BKP

Holds a Master's Degree in Law from Universitas Jayabaya, and is currently a Registered Tax Consultant. Previously handled accounting and taxation for several national companies, and worked for years as a tax consultant across trading, manufacturing and mining.

Specialises in tax accounting and risk advisory, tax compliance, tax audit, tax objection and payroll services — serving chemicals, pharmaceuticals, automotive, construction, industrial products and insurance.

Brevet BLicensed tax attorneyMaster of Law
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Rakhmawan Tri Nugroho

SE., Ak., CPA

Graduated from Universitas Airlangga in Accounting. Currently a Registered Accountant at the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Indonesia and a Registered Public Accountant.

Previously he had professional experience as a partner in public accounting firms.

CPARegistered Public Accountant
Clients

Trusted across 42 industries

Throughout the years of service, Sinergi Utama has made a name for itself by continuously delivering prominent assistance to our clients. Among others:

Ace Oldfields, PTPaintbrush Product
AIM For English, PTEnglish Course
Ajinex International, PTMSG Industries
Areya Ficus Benjamina, PTRestaurant
Asia Trijaya Tunggal, PTSteel Manufacturing
Atsumitec Indonesia, PTAutomotive Company
Bank KB Indonesia, PTBank
Bhineka Bumi, PTIron Steel Mining
Boston Group Indonesia, PTInformation Technology
Calpis Indonesia, PTBeverage Industries
Central Perdana Propertindo, PTProperty
Cisadane Raya Chemicals, PTChemical Product
Diagram Triproporsi Engineering, PTEngineering Consulting
Hamparan Santosa, PTPalm Plantation
Harindo, PTGarment Industries
Hermed, PTPharmaceutical Company
Icon Menara Samudera, PTHotel
Jaya Prima Integra, PTDeveloper
Kertas Leces, PTPaper Product
Mantra Karya Artha, PTProduction House
Mitra Kaya Galvanize, PTGalvanizing Services
Moreen Indonesia, PTManufacturing Company
MSA Indonesia, PTSafety Industries
Petrolab Services, PTOil Laboratory Services
Prava International, PTTrading
QPH Integrasi, PTLand Reclamation
Rayspid Indonesia, PTCourier & Cargo Services
Rizpatih Karya Pratama, PTEvent Organizer
Schneider Indonesia, PTElectrical Part
Serba Mulia Abadi, PTDealer
SG Wiscus, PTGarment
SH Garment, PTGarment
Sinar Antjol, PTSoap & Antiseptic Industries
Smart Multi Finance, PTFinance
Solusi Jaya, PTIndustrial Pump Distributor
Syngenta Indonesia, PTAgricultural Product
Timur Raya Lestari, PTOptic Industry
Tirta Buana Kemindo, PTChemical Trading
Trada Maritim, Tbk, PTShipping
Trigoldenstar Wisesa, PTGarment Industries
Yasunli Abadi Utama Plastik, PTPlastic Industries
YKK AP Indonesia, PTZip Product
YKK Zipco Indonesia, PTZip Product
YKK Zipper Indonesia, PTZip Product
Yodi Intiguna Mandiri, PTOil Service
Yokoyama Citra Indonesia, PTSpeaker Part Industries
Zambon Indonesia, PTPharmaceutical Company
Insight

Tax: understanding and functions

What tax is

Under Article 1 of Law No. 28 of 2007 on General Provisions and Procedures of Taxation, tax is a compulsory contribution to the state, owed by an individual or an entity, based on the constitution, enforceable, and carrying no direct reciprocal benefit — used for purposes of the state and for the optimal welfare of the people.

Prof. Dr. Rochmat Soemitro described tax as the transition of wealth from the people to the state treasury, financing routine expenditure, with any surplus used for public saving — the main source for financing public investment. From a legal perspective, tax arises from law, which is what guarantees legal certainty for both the tax authority and the taxpayer.

The four functions of tax

  1. Budgetary function — as a source of funds for the country, collected into the treasury under applicable regulations to finance state expenditure.
  2. Regulatory function — as a means of organising and carrying out government activity in the social and economic fields.
  3. Distribution function — an instrument of even distribution: tax collected from those who have more is used to build public facilities that can be enjoyed by all levels of society.
  4. Stabilisation function — the government runs policy on price stabilisation so inflation can be controlled, by regulating the money circulating in the community, and also acts as a creator of employment.

This article is provided for general information and does not constitute tax advice for any specific circumstance. For advice on your own position, please contact us.

Contact

Speak with a consultant

If you have questions about tax, customs services or accounting, please get in touch — we are glad to help.

  • Office
    Sinergi Utama Consulting
    Jl. Rawasari Selatan No. 24C
    Cempaka Putih, Jakarta Pusat 10570
    Indonesia
  • Telephone 021-4267344
  • Facsimile 021-4267339

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