2. Strong Economic Factors
- GDP Growth Rate 12.4%
- GDP per-capita (IMF, 2015) $.3,415
- Biggest City in Riau Islands,- Biggest City in Riau Islands,
Area 715 sqm
- Population (2015) 1,191,934
- Over 6,000 Expatriates
5. Key Facilitators for Batam
- Free Trade Zone (no taxes & VAT)
- Double Taxation Avoidance
Agreement with 57 countries
- Competitive Investment &
Operation Cost
- Strategic Location
- Government Support
6. Key Investment Facilities
- Allowance to establish 100%
foreign ownership
- One-Stop Procedure for Investment
- License for 30 years & extendable
- Land lease up to 80 yr (extendable)
- Simple Immigration Procedure
- Simple Export/Import Procedure
7. Key Economic Industries
Tourism, Utilities, Shipping, Finance,
Industrial, Manufacturing,
Global Trade
Popular Tourist Destination
Shopping Malls, SPA, Resort,
and White Sandy Beaches