- Bachelor of Economics, majoring in Accounting, University of Indonesia
- Bachelor of Laws, majoring in Private Law, University of Jayabaya
- Currently enrolled graduate program in faculty of law, majoring in Business Law, University of Pelita Harapan
- Tax Consultant License holder, Certificate C, Ministry of Finance – Directorate General of Tax
- Tax Court Attorney
- Chartered Accountant, The Institute of Indonesia Chartered Accountants
Suryani is a seasoned Senior Associate in AHP’s Tax and Customs Practice Group, bringing over 20 years of extensive experience in tax advisory and dispute resolution. Her career spans leading roles at a Big Four accounting firm and in-house tax departments of prominent corporations, including a multinational banking institution. Her multidisciplinary background in both law and accounting enables her to deliver comprehensive, strategic tax solutions tailored to the evolving regulatory and commercial landscape in Indonesia.
At AHP, Suryani plays a pivotal role in advising both domestic and multinational clients across a wide range of tax and customs matters. Her expertise includes tax planning, cross-border structuring, compliance management, tax audit and dispute resolution, due diligence, and regulatory advocacy. She is particularly adept at navigating complex issues involving international tax treaties, public listings, and restructuring strategies. Suryani also supports clients in designing and implementing internal tax control frameworks and procedural systems to align with best practices and Indonesian regulatory standards.
Selected Experience:
- Advised a multinational management consulting firm on the Indonesian tax consequences of its international corporate restructuring, including treaty-based withholding tax reliefs and permanent establishment risks.
- Represented a consulting services company in securing a significant tax refund from the Indonesian tax authority by aligning the client’s tax position with tax treaty benefits and local compliance procedures.
- Provided strategic tax advice to a technology company in relation to several proposed corporate restructuring scenarios, including a pathway toward an initial public offering on the Indonesian Stock Exchange.
Suryani’s deep sector knowledge, regulatory insight, and multidisciplinary qualifications position her as a trusted advisor for clients facing high-stakes tax and customs challenges, particularly in the context of business transformations, cross-border transactions, and compliance optimization.
