Dr. Monica Romelina Sijabat
Founder & Managing Partner, MRS Business Professional
Bio
Dr. Monica Romelina Sijabat is an internationally acclaimed tax attorney and the Founder & Managing Partner of MRS Business Professional, a firm known for redefining success in global taxation through integrity, innovation, and principled leadership. Where others see complexity in international tax law, Dr. Sijabat sees an opportunity to create frameworks that empower clients and foster responsible global citizenship.
Her influence has been felt on international stages, including the Harvard Kennedy School in Washington, D.C., where her impactful address on international taxation reform earned wide recognition. She has been honored with accolades such as the Top Awardee Champion at a global lawyer competition presented by the Attorney General of India and the Hallmark Award, bestowed by a Supreme Court Judge in New Delhi. Since 2015, she has argued cases before the Tax Court and Supreme Court of Indonesia, while also serving as a lecturer at the University of Indonesia, nurturing future leaders in taxation and law.
Guided by her philosophy, “Professionalism without integrity is just performance,” Dr. Sijabat has dedicated her career to embedding ethics at the core of taxation. She mentors young professionals, emphasizing the importance of licensing, knowledge, and values over shortcuts. At MRS Business Professional, she has built a culture where accuracy, trust, and human connection define every client partnership, setting new standards in an industry often driven by loopholes and short-term gains.
Her global recognition from the Global Icons Award to the Visionary Leader of the Year in Legal & Compliance underscores her lasting impact. For Dr. Sijabat, true leadership is not measured by accolades alone but by the legacy of trust, knowledge, and ethical practice left behind for the next generation.
Personal Quote:
“Professionalism without integrity is just performance; true success is measured by the positive impact and ethical legacy you leave behind. - Dr. Monica Romelina Sijabat”