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        "id": 1823834,
        "msgid": "government-supports-msmes-to-penetrate-global-markets-through-tech-and-tax-incentives-1782388369",
        "date": "2026-06-25 17:36:30",
        "title": "Government Supports MSMEs to Penetrate Global Markets Through Tech and Tax Incentives",
        "author": "",
        "source": "CNBC",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Economy",
        "summary": "The Indonesian government is bolstering support for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to expand beyond the domestic market and compete globally. Initiatives include integrating a dedicated digital platform called SAPA UMKM for training and services, alongside new tax incentives under Government Regulation No. 20\/2026. The policy offers a 0% final income tax rate for MSMEs with annual turnover below Rp 500 million, aiming to ease financial burdens and encourage growth.",
        "content": "<p>Minister of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), Maman\nAbdurrahman, stated that many Indonesian MSMEs are developing, but he\nhopes the growing number of business units will not only dominate the\ndomestic market but also the export market abroad. To this end, he is\nencouraging MSMEs by providing necessary policies without compromising\nproduct quality. The Ministry of MSMEs is also continuing to support the\nMSME ecosystem through the SAPA UMKM application. \u201cThe system is\ncurrently in the process of integration, and we have adopted and invited\npartners to join, providing training and services for MSMEs to be\ntechnology-friendly, including AI,\u201d Maman explained during the Economic\nUpdate on Thursday. Maman also confirmed that the Ministry\u2019s activities\nare technology-oriented, acknowledging that the transition is not easy\nbut will change gradually. He also emphasised the importance of legal\ncertainty and regulations for MSME development in Indonesia.\nConsequently, the government has issued Government Regulation (PP)\nNumber 20 of 2026 regarding adjustments to the final Income Tax (PPh)\npolicy for MSME players. Under this regulation, MSMEs with an annual\nturnover below Rp 4.8 billion are entitled to a final PPh rate of 0.5%,\nwhile those with a turnover below Rp 500 million can receive a 0% PPh\nrate. Protection for MSMEs is also being carried out by safeguarding the\nupstream-downstream sector, including curbing the circulation of illegal\nimported products, such as those from China. The Ministry of MSMEs and\nthe Ministry of Industry are collaborating to strengthen the supervision\nsystem for imported products on e-commerce platforms while\nsimultaneously improving product quality. The Ministry of MSMEs has\nrecorded positive business performance for MSMEs that have successfully\ngrown and upgraded to enter the global market. Through the SAPA UMKM\napplication, the government is promoting the use of Artificial\nIntelligence (AI) technology, product education, training for MSME\nbusiness players, and access to financing to increase MSME business\ngrowth. Maman Abdurahman also mentioned that the large number of MSMEs,\nreaching 57 million, and the integration of central and regional systems\npose a challenge to strengthening Indonesian MSMEs.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/government-supports-msmes-to-penetrate-global-markets-through-tech-and-tax-incentives-1782388369",
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