The rich flora of Indonesia includes many unique varieties of tropical plant life in various forms. Rafflesia Arnoldi, which is only found in certain parts of Sumatra, is the largest flower in the world. The parasitic plant grows on certain lianas but does not produce leaves. The myriad of orchids in rich in species, varying in size from the largest of all orchids, the tiger orchid of Grammatophyllum Speciosum, to the tiny and leafless species of Taeniophyllum which is edible and taken by the local people as a medicine and is also used in handicrafts. About 6,000 species of plants are known to be used directly or indirectly by the people.
Flowers are indispensable in ceremonial, customary and traditional rites.
Indonesia's Tax Laws Indonesia's latest tax law revision went into effect as of January 1, 1995. Following is an overview of the regulations as they stand at the present time. The period for a tax return to be deemed final, in the absence of any criminal conviction in relation to taxes, is ten years from the time the tax was due. This period may be extended if a warning letter and distress warrant have been issued, the tax due has been acknowledged by the taxpayer, or an assessment letter has been issued under Article 13, paragraph 5 of the Law. Payment responsibility Tax returns must be signed by a company manager or director and those whose ordinary responsibility is for tax payments.