Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

Foreign Direct Investment: Entering Indonesia with Confidence

Indonesia’s investment landscape offers substantial opportunity. It also demands precise navigation. We provide end-to-end legal support for foreign investors at every stage of their Indonesian market entry, from initial structure design through ongoing operational compliance, ensuring that regulatory requirements are met and investment positions are protected.

Our service covers:
I. Strategic Investment Advisory
 
STRUCTURE THE INVESTMENT BEFORE YOU COMMIT THE CAPITAL
Operating legally in Indonesia requires more than a business license. It requires the right license, maintained correctly, with periodic reporting obligations met on time. We manage this compliance infrastructure on behalf of our clients, so that the focus remains on the business itself.
 
  • Investment Structure Design

Analysis and design of the optimal investment vehicle, taking into account legal efficiency, ownership objectives, and the applicable Indonesian regulatory framework.

  • Negative Investment List (DNI) Analysis

Sector-specific review of foreign ownership restrictions and conditional openings under the Positive Investment List, identifying the most viable entry path for each business activity.

  • Foreign Ownership Structuring

Legal advice on maximum foreign shareholding thresholds and compliant structuring of ownership arrangements within applicable regulatory limits.

  • Investment Incentive Identification

Assessment of available government investment incentives, tax holidays, and facility programs for which the investor’s business activity and location may qualify.

 

II. Licensing and Compliance Management
MANDATORY OBLIGATIONS, MANAGED WITH PRECISION

Operating legally in Indonesia requires more than a business license. It requires the right license, maintained correctly, with periodic reporting obligations met on time. We manage this compliance infrastructure on behalf of our clients, so that the focus remains on the business itself.

  • OSS and BKPM Licensing

Comprehensive support for acquiring initial business licenses and operational permits through the Online Single Submission (OSS) system and the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM/BKPM RI).

  • LKPM Investment Activity Reporting

Preparation and timely submission of mandatory quarterly Investment Activity Reports (Laporan Kegiatan Penanaman Modal), filed in compliance with BKPM requirements.

  • License Amendments and Renewals

Processing of business activity amendments, NIB revisions, and license renewals to reflect changes in operations, scope, or regulatory classification.

  • Sector-Specific Operational Licenses

Identification and management of sector-specific permits required for the investor’s particular business activities, coordinated across the relevant regulatory authorities.

 
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