The South Sumatra Provincial Government is paying serious attention to the implementation of Minister of Finance Regulation (PMK) Number 37 of 2025 regarding tax collection through marketplace platforms. This policy is scheduled to take effect on August 1, 2026, targeting online merchants with a gross turnover exceeding IDR 500 million per year through a 0.5% Article 22 Income Tax (PPh) deduction.
Governor of South Sumatra, Herman Deru, stated that his administration will soon hold a special discussion regarding the regulation. Although taxation falls entirely under the authority of the central government, the South Sumatra Provincial Government is committed to ensuring that these rules do not hinder the growth of the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) sector, which serves as the backbone of the regional economy.
Amid the tax implementation plan, Deru emphasized that digitalization remains a top priority for MSMEs in South Sumatra. According to him, proficient digital literacy is key for local entrepreneurs to scale up and compete more effectively, both nationally and in broader markets.
Echoing this sentiment, Chief Executive of Financial Sector Technology Innovation Supervision at OJK, Adi Budiarso, views tax obligations as a logical consequence of increased business scale and economic capacity among MSME actors. He stressed that the government continues to work toward creating a sustainable ecosystem for MSMEs, given that this sector accounts for 60% of the national economic potential.
