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        "id": 1831847,
        "msgid": "e-commerce-platforms-ready-to-withhold-seller-tax-await-djp-written-directive-1782805901",
        "date": "2026-06-30 14:20:00",
        "title": "E-commerce Platforms Ready to Withhold Seller Tax, Await DJP Written Directive",
        "author": "",
        "source": "CNBC",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Economy",
        "summary": "The Indonesian E-Commerce Association (idEA) has expressed its support for the government's plan to improve tax compliance among online sellers but is still awaiting a formal written decision from the Directorate General of Taxes. The industry is prepared to implement a 0.5% income tax withholding on domestic seller transactions, as mandated by a recent ministerial regulation. Platforms estimate they will need approximately one month for system adjustments once the official implementing rules are issued.",
        "content": "<p>The Indonesian E-Commerce Association (idEA) has stated its support\nfor the government\u2019s efforts to increase tax compliance and ensures it\nwill comply with all applicable provisions regarding the policy.\nHowever, industry players have yet to receive a written decision from\nthe Directorate General of Taxes (DJP).<\/p>\n<p>The General Chairman of idEA, Budi Primawan, stated that the\nassociation is currently continuing its coordination with the\nDirectorate General of Taxes to ensure the implementation of the policy\nproceeds smoothly.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn principle, idEA supports the government\u2019s efforts to increase tax\ncompliance and will comply with the applicable regulations,\u201d Budi said\nin a statement received by CNBC Indonesia on Tuesday (30\/06\/2026).<\/p>\n<p>He noted that idEA hopes the administrative mechanism implemented\nwill be effective, simple, and provide certainty for all parties\ninvolved, including the government, digital platforms, and sellers.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Budi revealed that idEA is still waiting for a written\ndecision from the DJP containing the results of discussions held with\ndigital platforms regarding various technical aspects of the policy\u2019s\nimplementation.<\/p>\n<p>He explained that, based on previous discussions, digital platforms\nare expected to have approximately one month from the official enactment\nof the implementing regulations to adjust their systems before\ncommencing the tax collection mechanism.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHowever, this is still awaiting official determination,\u201d he\nclarified.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, idEA is awaiting communication and socialisation from\nthe Directorate General of Taxes to taxpayers, particularly sellers, so\nthey can understand the applicable mechanisms and prepare themselves\naccordingly.<\/p>\n<p>The collection is based on Minister of Finance Regulation (PMK)\nNumber 37 of 2025, which mandates marketplace providers to collect\nArticle 22 Income Tax (PPh) at a rate of 0.5% of the gross turnover of\ndomestic traders transacting on their platforms.<\/p>\n<p>The collection aims solely to equalise the tax application between\nonline traders and conventional traders who conduct business physically.\nThe rate remains consistent between traders selling goods online and\nthose operating offline.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/e-commerce-platforms-ready-to-withhold-seller-tax-await-djp-written-directive-1782805901",
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