The City of
Endless Potential
Batam

ABOUT BATAM

Batam is the largest city in the Riau Islands province, Indonesia, strategically located between the Strait of Malacca and Singapore which is one of the busiest international shipping-route. Administratively, Batam City consists of Batam Island, Rempang Island and Galang Island which are connected by Barelang Bridge, with a land area of 715 km².
Batam has been acquired Free Trade Zone status from Indonesian government. This Free Trade Zone facility can provide fiscal incentives, especially for facilitating investment and export-oriented industries. It has become a center for high-tech manufacturing and industrial development, including electronics, electrical, telecommunications, shipyard, oil and gas sectors.
The development of the manufacturing supply chain in Singapore has played a prominent role in shaping an industrial enclave in Batam. Faced with land shortages and high labor cost, Singapore takes advantage of the competitiveness of land availability and investment costs on the island.
Batam is home to numerous MNC companies from all over the world include those originated from Europe, America, Australia, Asean, Japan, Korea, and China.

SECTORS

Industry
Trade
Tourism
Marine Sectors

POPULATION

1.6 Million  

CLIMATE

Temperatures between 26-32°C
Rainfalls 2,600 mm
Humidity from 37-96%
Our Focus

LOCATION BATAM

Batam is strategically located within an international shipping route between the Indian and the Pacific Ocean. It lies only 20 km to the Southeast of Singapore which has one of the busiest seaports in the world. A ferry ride to Singapore takes only  60  minutes and approx only 25 km from Johor Bahru – Malaysia. Batam location is a huge advantage for trade and industry sectors. ​

INVESTMENT INCENTIVES

As a Free Trade Zone, in order to attract more investors, there are several advantages and special investment incentives offered which includes:
  • No Import/ Export Tax 
  • No Value Added Tax (VAT) ​
  • GSP Facility (Generalized System of Preference) 
  • Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement with 71 Countries 
  • Inland FTA 40% Asean Contents 
  • Tax Holiday for Pioneer Industries  
  • Tax Allowance 
  • Super Deductible Tax 
Batam

GOOD
INFRASTRUCTURE

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One of the main importance in developing industrial area is a good infrastructure. Batam is continuously improve its infrastructure such as well-maintained roads, efficient ports, international ferry terminals, airports and modern logistics.