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Indonesia has a big aspiration to achieve the status of a developed and sovereign country by 2045, known as Indonesia Emas 2045. A strong and adaptive fiscal foundation is a crucial prerequisite to realize this vision. This article aims to analyze the potential for Indonesia's fiscal transformation in the context of this vision. This study uses a qualitative method with a literature study that collects and analyzes from three research journals, namely from economic journals, money and banking credit journals, and financial inclusion development journals, the journals focus on two significant aspects: the necessity of a policy to increase the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate to 12 percent and the influence of the development of the cashless society phenomenon. Through a synthesis and comparative analysis of various previous studies, this article explores the potential economic and social impacts of the increase in tax rates, and identifies the opportunities and challenges posed by the shift in transaction preferences towards non-cash on state revenues and financial management. The results of this study are expected to provide a comprehensive perspective for policy makers in formulating effective, sustainable, and responsive fiscal strategies to economic and social dynamics in order to achieve Indonesia Emas 2045.

This study examines the legal conflict between workers' wage claims and state tax obligations in bankruptcy proceedings under Indonesian law, focusing on the constitutional imperative to prioritize workers' rights. The Introduction contextualizes the tension between Article 95(4) of the Labor Law, which mandates wage prioritization, and tax legislation granting precedence to state claims, highlighting the landmark Constitutional Court Decision No. 67/PUU-XI/2013 that affirmed workers' constitutional rights to timely wages. Employing a Method of normative legal research, the analysis integrates statutory and case approaches, reviewing laws on bankruptcy (UU No. 37/2004), labor rights, and taxation, alongside judicial decisions and international frameworks like ILO Conventions No. 100 and 111. Results reveal that while the Constitutional Court’s decision established workers’ absolute priority over tax claims, regulatory disharmony persists due to conflicting provisions in the Tax Law (UU KUP) and the 2020 Job Creation Law (UU Cipta Kerja), which ambiguously subordinates tax claims only to secured creditors. Discussion underscores the necessity for legal synchronization to align labor and tax regulations, ensuring compliance with Gustav Radbruch’s principles of legal certainty and Hans Kelsen’s normative hierarchy. The study advocates legislative reforms to codify workers’ priority in bankruptcy, drawing parallels with Malaysia’s Employment Act 1955 and France’s AGS system, which institutionalize wage protection. By addressing regulatory contradictions, Indonesia can harmonize constitutional mandates with fiscal policies, balancing social justice and economic stability.

This research examines the legal responsibility of corporate guarantors declared bankrupt for their obligations to creditors in loan agreements, analyzing Court Decision No. 318/Pdt.Sus-PKPU/2022/PN Commercial Court Jakarta Central. The study addresses the legal complexities arising when a corporate guarantee becomes insolvent before the principal debtor defaults, creating jurisdictional conflicts between bankruptcy law and guarantee obligations. Using normative legal research methodology with a juridical normative approach, this study analyzes the application of Article 229(2) in conjunction with Article 278(6) of Law No. 37/2004 on Bankruptcy and Suspension of Debt Payment Obligations (K-PKPU) and Article 1381 of the Civil Code. The research reveals that the curator's action in obstructing and rejecting PT KawanCicil Teknologi Utama's claim registration against the bankrupt guarantor without proper judicial determination constitutes conduct not based on applicable laws and regulations. The findings demonstrate that when a guarantor is declared bankrupt and the debtor is in default, the Supervisory Judge and Curator must accept PT KawanCicil Teknologi Utama as a creditor with rights to the debtor's assets during asset liquidation proceedings. The study concludes that bankruptcy declaration of a guarantor does not automatically terminate guarantee obligations under Article 1381 of the Civil Code, as bankruptcy is not enumerated among the causes of contract termination. This research contributes to legal certainty in corporate guarantee enforcement within Indonesia's bankruptcy framework and provides recommendations for legislative harmonization between conflicting provisions in bankruptcy law.

Article 25 Income Tax (PPh 25) is a tax payment system by taxpayers in the form of monthly installments aimed at alleviating the tax burden at the end of the tax year. This provision applies to both Individual Taxpayers and Entities, and is calculated based on the amount of tax owed in the previous year, reduced by tax credits. PPh 25 plays an important role in maintaining the smooth flow of state revenue and supporting sustainable tax compliance. This paper comprehensively discusses the legal basis, calculation mechanisms, payment timing, and penalties for late payment of PPh 25. This research also examines the effectiveness of PPh 25 in encouraging voluntary compliance and its contribution to state revenue.

This study aims to analyze the influence of macroeconomic conditions, capital, and good corporate governance on earnings, financial risk, and yield to maturity bond, with bond rating acting as a moderating variable. The research focuses on banking companies listed on the Indonesian Stock Exchange (IDX). A Quantitative approach with a secondary data from Indonesian Stock Exchange (IDX) and Indonesian Bond Market Directory (IDMB) Purposive sampling method was applied, resulting in 102 active banking bond samples listed on the IDX during the 2020–2023 period. The hypotheses were tested using Structural Equation Modeling with Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS). Out of 14 proposed hypotheses, 4 were supported with statistically significant results, while the remaining 10 were not. The results show that capital has a significant effect on financial risk, while earnings significantly influence both financial risk and bond yield to maturity. Overall, this study shows that internal factors like earnings and capital have a stronger impact on a company’s risk perception and debt cost than implementation good corporate governance and macroeconomic conditions. It also highlights the important role of bond ratings in reflecting a company’s reputation and credit quality in the banking bond market.

One of the applications of annuities in society is a credit financial instrument. In the credit system there are many risks, so this study is to compare the installment system according to the fastest and longest sample periods in credit with the ordinary annuity method system and maturity, in addition this study aims to see the movement of installments using flat interest and effective interest. The calculation results for a loan of Rp 17,915,000, within 11 months with 24% interest show the largest total interest on the flat interest type of Rp3,941,300 and the smallest total interest on the annuity interest due of Rp1,825,879. Meanwhile, the calculation of the second sample with a loan of Rp17,915,000, within 35 months with an interest of 17.32% obtained the largest total interest on the flat interest type of Rp9,050,055, with the smallest total on the effective interest type of Rp4,339,610, but only slightly different from the total interest on the annuity due of Rp4,347,542. From these results, creditors are advised to choose a credit in a period of 11 months with an annuity due, because the interest paid is much smaller than the 35-month period.

This study discusses the liability of directors for unlawful acts in the form of merging personal assets with corporate assets in the context of bankruptcy of limited liability companies. Although the principle of separation of assets protects the personal assets of directors, there are conditions in which this principle can be revealed through the principle of piercing the corporate veil. The merging of personal assets by directors, which causes losses or bankruptcy of the company, can be held accountable. The Limited Liability Company Law and the Civil Code emphasize that if proven to have committed unlawful acts or negligence in carrying out their duties, directors can be sued in civil court and their assets confiscated as part of the bankruptcy estate. This study applies a normative legal approach and a literature study method to analyze legal norms and the liability of directors for losses due to bankruptcy. The aim is to provide an understanding of the legal liability mechanism for directors who abuse their authority in managing corporate assets. By applying the principle of justice, directors can be held personally responsible for the protection of creditors and fair law enforcement.

This study aims to analyze the marketing strategies, operational mechanisms, and key challenges faced by the Multipurpose Cooperative (KSU) BONA MANDIRI JAYA. A qualitative research approach was employed, utilizing in-depth interviews, direct observation, and document analysis as data collection methods. The results show that the cooperative adopts a direct marketing strategy targeting underserved and remote areas, combined with a personalized approach in monitoring its clients. Despite its growth, the cooperative encounters several challenges, including limited capital, low member financial literacy, non-performing loans, and the need to adapt to digital transformation. To overcome these obstacles, the cooperative implements credit restructuring policies and intensive field monitoring. The study recommends strengthening institutional capacity and adopting digital systems to enhance the sustainability and efficiency of cooperative operations.

This study explores the strategies and effectiveness of the recovery of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Medan City following the COVID-19 pandemic. By reviewing recent scholarly articles, it examines the roles of government policies, digital transformation, product diversification, and multi-stakeholder collaboration in supporting MSME sustainability. The review findings show that economic stimulus policies such as cash assistance, credit relaxation, and digital training significantly impact the resilience and growth of MSMEs. Moreover, MSMEs' adaptation to technology and the role of communities further strengthen local economic resilience. This study contributes to the literature on regional economic recovery and serves as a foundation for data-driven policy-making.

Economic development in today's world has grown rapidly, leading to numerous changes in human life. By investing in the capital market, it becomes one of the alternatives for financing the community's economy and is easily accessible to the public. One of them is to invest in bond securities in issuer companies. However, by purchasing bonds in the capital market with the issuer company, in addition to providing benefits through interest rates, there are risks, including if the issuer company goes bankrupt. Under these conditions, the holder of the unsecured bond will be positioned as a concurrent creditor, whose repayment is made after the separatist and preferred creditor. Although not guaranteed collateral, bondholders still obtain legal guarantees of their rights through information disclosure, the role of trustees, and arrangements within the applicable legal framework.

A valid agreement creates a contract that gives rise to rights and obligations between the parties, and if one party does not fulfill its obligations, it can be declared to be in default. Default can be interpreted as the failure to fulfill or negligent in carrying out obligations as stipulated in the agreement made by the creditor and debtor. One example of a case of default regarding debts involving the Deputy Regent of Sidoarjo, Subandi, who borrowed IDR 1 billion from Darmiati Tansilong. The Supreme Court rejected Subandi's appeal (Decision No. 1609/K/Pdt/2022) and stated that he was in default. The Supreme Court's decision emphasized that the default committed by Subandi poses a risk in the form of debt repayment, paying profit sharing for property business development and the total interest that has been promised.

A separatist creditor are those holding proprietary security rights over a debtor’s assets, granting them preferential claims in the satisfaction of debts through the execution of the collateral. Article 59 of the Indonesian Bankruptcy and Suspension of Debt Payment Obligations Law (UU KPKPU) restricts the exercise of such execution rights to a period of two months following the declaration of bankruptcy. This limitation raises issues of fairness, as it treats all creditors equally without regard to the legal priority attached to secured creditors. The provision risks undermining the absolute nature of proprietary security rights and deviates from the principle of proportional justice as articulated by Aristoteles. This article adopts a normative legal approach, examining statutory provisions, legal principles, and relevant doctrinal opinions. The findings suggest that the uniform treatment of secured and unsecured creditors after the expiry of the execution period is inconsistent with the fundamental characteristics of secured rights, namely their priority and enforceability against third parties. Accordingly, a revision of the existing legal framework is necessary to ensure the proper and equitable enforcement of secured creditors' rights in bankruptcy proceedings.

This study discusses law enforcement against corruption crimes that occur in the process of providing People's Business Credit (KUR) facilities at the BRI Bone Pantai Unit as well as the form of criminal responsibility from the management of the banks involved. Through a normative-empirical approach, this study illustrates the weak internal supervision system of banks and the inefficiency of coordination between law enforcement that causes state losses of billions of rupiah. The findings show that the modus operandi in the form of data engineering and abuse of authority is carried out by bank employees in collaboration with external parties. The law enforcement carried out has not touched the structural roots of the weaknesses of the banking system and business ethics in the distribution of KUR. In the context of Lawrence M. Friedman's theory of legal systems, aspects of the structure, substance, and culture of the law show a failure to guarantee accountability and prevention. Therefore, the reconstruction of law enforcement needs to involve systemic improvements, the strengthening of management's criminal responsibility, and the strengthening of the capacity of the bank's internal supervisory institutions so that public trust in the KUR program can be restored.

This study aims to compare the implementation of liquidation law for Limited Liability Companies (PT) by the General Meeting of Shareholders (GMS) in Indonesia and Malaysia. In Indonesia, the regulation is governed by Law Number 40 of 2007 in conjunction with Law Number 11 of 2020, while in Malaysia, it is governed under the Companies Act 2016. Although both legal systems share the fundamental principle of protecting creditors and shareholders, their approaches differ significantly. Indonesia’s civil law system emphasizes procedural formalism, while Malaysia’s common law system focuses more on solvency and active creditor involvement. This comparative study finds that Malaysia's practices offer greater administrative efficiency and accountability, which could serve as a model for corporate law reform in Indonesia. The findings aim to support the development of more adaptive, transparent regulations aligned with good corporate governance principles.

Bankruptcy petitions in Indonesia are regulated under Article 2 paragraph (1) of Law No. 37 of 2004 concerning Bankruptcy and Suspension of Debt Payment Obligations (PKPU), which stipulates that a debtor may be declared bankrupt if they have at least two debts, one of which is due and collectible. However, this provision does not specify a minimum debt threshold as a requirement for bankruptcy, thereby creating a legal loophole that creditors may exploit by using bankruptcy as a mere debt collection tool. This raises concerns regarding the legal protection of debtors. This study aims to compare the bankruptcy laws of Indonesia and Malaysia, particularly with regard to the minimum debt amount requirement, and to evaluate whether the conditions for bankruptcy under the Indonesian Bankruptcy Law and PKPU provide legal certainty and adequate protection for debtors. The research employs a normative juridical method using statutory, conceptual, and comparative approaches. The findings indicate that the current provisions in Indonesia are no longer aligned with present-day needs and are prone to abuse. Unlike Malaysia, which stipulates a minimum debt amount, Indonesia has yet to regulate this matter explicitly. Therefore, a reformulation of Indonesia's bankruptcy law is necessary to ensure fairness, prevent misuse, and provide balanced legal protection for all parties, especially debtors.

This study aims to analyze internal factors that influence the tendency of accounting fraud in Village Credit Institutions (Lembaga Perkreditan Desa/LPD) in Badung Regency. The research is based on the fraud triangle theory, which highlights conditions that may trigger fraudulent behavior. A quantitative approach was employed, with data collected through questionnaires distributed to the heads and treasurers of each LPD. The study population consisted of 115 LPDs, with a sample of 54 LPDs selected using purposive sampling. Data analysis was conducted using multiple linear regression with SPSS version 26 to examine the effects of internal control, human resource competence, compliance with accounting rules, and ethical organizational culture on the tendency of accounting fraud. The results indicate that internal control, human resource competence, compliance with accounting standards, and ethical organizational culture all have a negative and significant effect on the tendency of accounting fraud. These findings underscore the importance of strengthening internal controls, enhancing employee competence, adhering to accounting standards, and fostering an ethical organizational culture to minimize the occurrence of accounting fraud in LPD financial management.  

Default refers to a situation where one party to an agreement fails to fulfill or negligently performs its obligations as stipulated in the contract between the creditor and debtor. This study examines a case of default in an employment contract, as seen in the South Jakarta District Court Decision No. 276/Pdt.G/2012/PN.Jkt.Sel, where an employee unilaterally resigned before the contract’s expiration without fulfilling the agreed-upon obligations. The research aims to analyze the legal resolution of default and the judge’s considerations in ruling on the case. Using a normative juridical method with a case study approach, the study concludes that the court ruled the defendant in default and ordered compensation as specified in the employment agreement. The judge’s decision was based on the principles of freedom of contract, pacta sunt servanda, and good faith.

This study uses GCG self-assessment as a moderating variable to investigate how risk management, in particular operational, credit, and liquidity risk, affects financial performance. utilizing secondary and quantitative data from the websites of the Financial Services Authority (OJK) and each Rural Bank (BPR) for the 2019–2023 timeframe. Purposive sampling was the approach utilized to acquire the study's sample. There are 17 rural banks included in the sample size. The Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) approach and the SmartPLS 3.2.9 analysis tool are used in research data processing. The findings of the study demonstrate that operational risk significantly and negatively impacts financial performance. Liquidity risk has a positive but not significant effect on financial performance, while credit risk has a negative impact. This study also discovered that while GCG self-assessment was able to moderate the association between credit risk and financial performance, it was unable to moderate the relationship between financial performance and operational risk or liquidity risk.

Credit Union (CU) Mandiri is one of the cooperative-based microfinance institutions that plays an important role in improving the economic welfare of the community in Pematang Siantar. This study aims to analyze the contribution of CU Mandiri in empowering its members through savings and loan programs, financial literacy training, and micro-business development. The method used in this study is a descriptive qualitative approach, with data collection techniques through interviews, observations, and documentation studies. The results of the study show that CU Mandiri not only provides affordable financing access for low-income communities, but also increases the awareness and ability of its members to manage their finances independently. Through cooperative principles such as solidarity and active participation of members, CU Mandiri has succeeded in creating an environment that supports local economic growth. However, challenges such as low financial literacy and limited capital are still obstacles that need to be addressed systematically.

The purpose of this study is to understand the form of intellectual property regulation that is the object of debt collateral in bank financial institutions and the form of execution of intellectual property that is the object of debt collateral in bank financial institutions in the event of default according to Government Regulation Number 24 of 2022. This study uses a normative legal research method with a statutory regulatory approach and a conceptual approach. The legal materials used include primary legal materials in the form of legislation covering intellectual property and collateral, secondary legal materials in the form of interviews with Rikson Sitorus as Chair of the Legal Analyst Working Group for Copyright and Industrial Design, DJKI, Ministry of Law and Human Rights and Muhammad Fauzy as Coordinator of Intellectual Property Facilitation II, Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy/Baparekraf, scientific papers and related documents. The validity of legal materials is carried out by harmonizing legal materials in order to find the suitability of legal materials with the issues being answered. Based on the research results, it was found that: (1) Intellectual Property as an object that has a movable and intangible nature, the same as other property rights, can be transferred and assigned to other parties, such as being used as a credit guarantee object by the owner of the intellectual property. PP 24 of 2022 opens up opportunities for all types of IP to be used as bank collateral. (2) Execution of IP as Collateral can be carried out by; if the collateral is bound by fiduciary, it can be executed following the provisions contained in the Collateral Law, if using a contract in creative economic activities, the settlement process is carried out based on the provisions of the existing contract, if using the right to collect in creative economic activities, the right to collect can be executed by demanding payment through a legal process in accordance with the existing agreement.