Ensure Full Legal Compliance for Your Indonesian Contracts

e-Meterai, or digital stamp duty, is the electronic equivalent of a physical stamp duty used in Indonesia. It serves as legal proof for digital documents and transactions valued at Rp5 million or more, ensuring their legal validity.

The value of the e-Meterai stamp duty is currently set at Rp10,000 (ten thousand rupiah) per document, regardless of the document’s value, as long as it exceeds Rp5 million.

Yes, e-Meterai provided by Mekari Sign is legally valid. Mekari Sign is an official partner of Perusahaan Umum Percetakan Uang Republik Indonesia (Peruri), the only institution appointed by the Indonesian government to issue and distribute the e-Meterai. As an official distributor, Mekari Sign ensures that every e-Meterai issued is authentic and directly integrated with Peruri’s system.

The main difference is the format: physical stamp duty is a tangible stamp for paper documents, while e-Meterai is a digital code and encryption for electronic documents. Both hold the same legal force.

The most common and recommended position is side-by-side, without overlapping. The signature (whether it’s a digital signature or a scanned wet signature) should not cover any part of the eMeterai, especially the QR code signature, to ensure both can be verified properly.

Official e-Meterai can be purchased through authorized Peruri (The Republic of Indonesia Mint) distributors, including certified electronic signature platforms and integrated government services.

You can purchase an e-Meterai online through official distributors like Mekari Sign with the following steps:

• Create an account on the Mekari Sign platform.
• Complete the identity verification process (eKYC) as required by regulations.
• Choose the quantity or package of e-Meterai you wish to buy.
• Complete the transaction using the available payment methods.
• e-Meterai is Ready to Use: Your e-Meterai balance will be updated, and it will be ready to be affixed to your electronic documents.

Using e-Meterai offers several advantages over physical stamps, including:

• Time Efficiency: The stamping process is faster and can be done from anywhere.
• Convenience: No need to buy physical stamps, affix them, and scan documents.
• Guaranteed Security: It is difficult to forge due to its digital security features.
• Legal Validity: Legally recognized for electronic documents according to the Stamp Duty Law.
• Eco-Friendly: Reduces paper usage and carbon footprint.

eMeterai is protected by several layers of digital security, including:

• An embedded digital signature.
• QR Code Verification: A unique QR code linked directly to Peruri’s system for validation.
• Unique Serial Number: Every eMeterai has a distinct identification code.
• Electronic Certificate: Uses encryption technology to protect the document’s integrity.

Yes, Mekari Sign offer API integration that allows businesses to automate and affix e-Meterai to high volumes of digital documents instantly.

No, an e-Meterai can only be used once for a single document. Each e-Meterai has a unique serial number that is bound to the document at the moment of stamping. Attempting to copy or reuse an e-Meterai on another document will render it invalid upon verification.

E-Meterai is used for electronic documents of a civil nature that require stamp duty according to legal provisions, such as:

• Digital agreements or contracts.
• Notary deeds and their copies in electronic format.
• Securities in electronic form.
• Transaction documents with a value above IDR 5,000,000.

Yes, a document that has been stamped with an eMeterai can be printed. However, it’s important to remember that the authenticity and strongest proof of the e-Meterai lie in its digital file. Verifying the authenticity of an eMeterai on a printed document is done by scanning the printed QR code, which will refer back to the data in Peruri’s digital system.

A document that legally requires e-Meterai but omits it is considered non-compliant with tax regulations and may have its validity as legal evidence challenged in court.