Meet the Expert

Meet the Expert

Ivan Jovi Hutauruk

IVAN JOVI HUTAURUK
S.H., S.AK., M.H., BKP
Founder & Lead Tax Attorney

Credentials:

  • Bachelor of Law (S.H.) — Faculty of Law
  • Bachelor of Accounting (S.AK.) — Faculty of Economics
  • Master of Law (M.H.) — Postgraduate Studies
  • Brevet Pajak Terpadu (BKP) — Certified Tax Attorney
  • Registered Member, PERADI (Indonesian Advocates Association)
  • Kuasa Hukum Pajak — Formal Tax Court Representative

A Decade of Tax Mastery at Your Service

With over 10 years of hands-on experience in Indonesian tax law and corporate legal practice, Ivan Jovi Hutauruk has built a reputation as one of the most technically rigorous and practically effective tax professionals in the region.

Ivan holds a rare double degree in both Law and Accounting — a combination that gives him a uniquely integrated perspective on the intersection of legal compliance and financial optimization. While most tax consultants come from purely an accounting background, Ivan’s legal training allows him to navigate the Tax Court with the authority and precision of a trained litigator.

Formal Legal Authority

As a registered Kuasa Hukum Pajak and PERADI member, Ivan is one of the few professionals in Indonesia who holds the formal legal right to:

  • Represent clients before the Tax Court (Pengadilan Pajak)
  • File and argue tax objections and appeals on behalf of clients
  • Draft legally binding tax opinion letters
  • Act as legal counsel in tax-related civil proceedings

Areas of Specialization

  • High-value corporate tax disputes and Tax Court litigation
  • Tax audit defense for manufacturing, plantation, and energy sectors
  • VAT refund claims in cross-border and export-intensive businesses
  • Special investment zone incentives (Bonded Zone, KEK, Tax Holiday)
  • M&A tax due diligence and structuring for Indonesian transactions

“Every tax problem has a legal solution. Our job is to find it — and to protect your business while we do.”

Ivan Jovi Hutauruk, S.H., S.AK., M.H., BKP

Linda S.Ak

LINDA S.Ak
Partner – Tax, Compliance & Audit

Credentials:

  • Bachelor of Accounting (S.Ak)
  • Certified Tax Practitioner
  • 15+ Years Industry Experience

Industry-Specific Excellence

Linda is a highly seasoned professional with over 15 years of deep experience managing finance, accounting, and tax across various complex corporate environments, with a particularly distinguished track record in the Shipyard and Maritime industries.

Her comprehensive understanding of the shipyard industry allows her to provide highly specialized and effective tax strategies, compliance frameworks, and audit defense that are uniquely tailored to the operational realities of maritime companies.

Core Expertise

Linda’s extensive background enables her to bridge the gap between financial operations and tax compliance seamlessly:

  • Tax Strategy and Compliance: Ensuring end-to-end adherence to Indonesian tax regulations while optimizing tax burdens.
  • Financial Audit and Reporting: Leading complex audit preparations and internal financial reviews for large-scale operations.
  • Shipyard Industry Specialization: Navigating specific tax incentives, import/export duties, and VAT treatments unique to maritime and shipbuilding sectors.
  • Corporate Finance Management: Aligning long-term financial goals with robust corporate accounting practices.

“In highly specialized sectors like the shipyard industry, generic accounting isn’t enough. Precision in compliance is the backbone of sustainable financial growth.”

Linda S.Ak
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