Global Review of Islamic Economics and Business
Vol. 13 No. 2 (2025)

Governance and Tax Strategies: The Role of Firm Size in Affecting Tax Aggressiveness among Sharia-Listed Firms

Ratnawati, Juli (Unknown)
Hernawati, Retno Indah (Unknown)
Andika, Arditya Dian (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
10 Nov 2025

Abstract

This study investigates how corporate governance mechanisms influence tax aggressiveness in sharia-compliant firms listed on the Jakarta Islamic Index (JII), while examining the moderating role of firm size. Using a census sampling approach covering all JII-listed companies from 2022 to 2024, the research analyzes 90 firm-year observations. Multiple regression and moderated regression analyses test the direct and interaction effects of institutional ownership, independent commissioners, and audit committees on tax aggressiveness. The findings reveal that while institutional ownership does not significantly affect tax aggressiveness, the presence of independent commissioners and effective audit committees significantly reduces it. Firm size does not moderate these relationships, indicating that robust governance practices remain essential regardless of organizational scale. Importantly, this study integrates Islamic ethical principles such as justice (Ężadl), trustworthiness (amanah), accountability (hisbah), and the pursuit of public welfare (maslahah) to highlight the ethical dimensions of tax compliance in sharia-compliant firms. The results underscore the need for governance frameworks that not only meet regulatory requirements but also align with Islamic moral obligations, promoting transparency, fairness, and responsible corporate behavior.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

grieb

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

The scope or coverage of this International journal will include but are not limited to: Islamic Economics, Islamic Business, Islamic banking, Islamic capital markets, Islamic wealth management, Issues on shariah implementation/practices of Islamic banking, Zakat and awqaf, Takaful, Islamic ...