Tax Atlas

Indonesia vs United Kingdom: tax comparison for expats & nomads

A sourced head-to-head on Indonesia and United Kingdom: tax-residency rules, income tax rates, special regimes and nomad visas, side by side. Income tax only, not tax advice.

Effective income tax by income

An effective-rate comparison for this pair isn’t available yet (one country’s full bracket table is still being verified). The sourced fact comparison below still applies — and the interactive tool covers every modelled country.

Indonesia vs United Kingdom, side by side

 IndonesiaUnited Kingdom
Top income tax rate35%PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries“Up to IDR 60 million: 5%, above IDR 60 million up to IDR 250 million: 15%, above IDR 250 million up to IDR 500 million: 25%, above IDR 500 million up to IDR 5 billion: 30%, above IDR 5 billion: 35%”View source · accessed 2026-09-1845%HM Revenue & Customs (GOV.UK)“Additional rate over £125,140 45%”View source · accessed 2026-08-20
Tax-residency day threshold183 daysPwC Worldwide Tax Summaries“Is present in Indonesia for more than 183 days in any 12-month period.”View source · accessed 2026-09-18183 daysHM Revenue & Customs (GOV.UK)“you spent 183 or more days in the UK in the tax year”View source · accessed 2026-08-20
Signature tax regime4 yearsPwC Worldwide Tax Summaries“foreigners who have become domestic tax subjects by reason of becoming tax resident in Indonesia can be taxed only on Indonesian-sourced income (including if paid offshore) if they meet certain skill requirements. This will only be available for the first four years they become tax resident.”View source · accessed 2026-09-18FIG regime (ex-non-dom): 4 yearsHM Revenue & Customs (GOV.UK)“On 6 April 2025 the 4-year foreign income and gains regime replaced the remittance basis”View source · accessed 2026-08-20
Digital nomad visaYes — E33G Visa Rumah Kedua Pekerja Jarak Jauh (Second Home Remote Worker Visa, commonly called the E33G Remote Worker Visa)Direktorat Jenderal Imigrasi (Indonesian Directorate General of Immigration)“E33G Visa Rumah Kedua Pekerja Jarak Jauh”View source · accessed 2026-09-18No
Nomad-visa income requirement[source]Direktorat Jenderal Imigrasi (Indonesian Directorate General of Immigration)“Rekening bank yang membuktikan penghasilan berupa gaji atau penghasilan senilai paling sedikit US$60.000 per tahun”View source · accessed 2026-09-18—

Every figure links to its source and verification date. Full guides: Indonesia · United Kingdom.

Frequently asked questions

Is Indonesia or United Kingdom better for tax?

It depends on your income, residency status and which special regime you qualify for. Compare the residency rules, rates and regimes side by side below, and use the interactive tool for your own income.

Which has the lower tax-residency threshold, Indonesia or United Kingdom?

Indonesia treats you as tax resident after 183 days, and United Kingdom after 183 days. But ties like a home, family or economic centre can trigger residency on fewer days — never rely on a day count alone.

Does Indonesia or United Kingdom have a digital nomad visa?

Indonesia has a dedicated nomad/remote-work visa; United Kingdom has no dedicated digital-nomad visa. See the "Digital nomad visa" row below for the sourced detail.

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