Is Any Tax Charged on Options Transactions on Pluang?
Yes. Every Options transaction on Pluang is subject to income tax. Separately, 11% VAT is charged on the transaction fee and on the JFX and KBI fee, so it is calculated on those fees, not on your profit. Both apply when you open a position and again when you close it, and the order review screen shows the amounts for your order before you confirm.
What is charged
| Charge | Applies to | Rate | Set by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income tax | Every Options transaction | Shown on the order review screen | Government |
| VAT | The transaction fee and the JFX and KBI fee | 11% of those fees | Government |
| Transaction fee | Every transaction, open and close | 0.3% of trade value, min $3.00 | Pluang |
| JFX and KBI fee | Every transaction, open and close | 0.05% of trade value, max $0.10 | JFX and KBI |
Small US regulatory fees also apply, three of them on sells only. For the full list and a worked example, see What fees appear when you transact in Options? or pluang.com/en/biaya/options.
Related questions
Q: Is the 11% VAT charged on my profit?
No. VAT is calculated only on the transaction fee and the JFX and KBI fee. On a small trade where both sit at their limits, $3.00 and $0.10, the VAT is about $0.34. Income tax is a separate charge on the transaction itself.
Q: What is the JFX and KBI fee?
JFX (Jakarta Futures Exchange) records Pluang's Options transactions, and KBI (Kliring Berjangka Indonesia) clears them. The fee is collected on their behalf rather than being Pluang's own charge, and it is capped per trade however large your order is.
Q: Do I pay these charges when I open a position, or only when I close it?
Both. Fees, and the VAT on them, are charged on each transaction, so opening and closing are charged separately, and income tax applies to every transaction. Count both legs when you judge whether a trade is worthwhile.
Q: How should I report Options income in my annual tax return?
That is outside what this FAQ can answer, because it depends on your total income and circumstances. Ask a tax professional or check guidance from the Directorate General of Taxes (DJP). Keep your own record of each transaction, since the review screen shows one order at a time.
Last updated: 9 October 2026