A WORLD OF POSSIBILITIES

Bintan sits at the crossroads of the future. With Singapore just an hour away, the island offers an unrivalled cost-competitive advantage for companies to plug into global markets.

This powerful value proposition is bolstered by Bintan’s complete work, live and play culture. The island, a popular leisure destination for visitors near and far, has a pro-business attitude that makes it an ideal and idyllic location to work and play. This is where lifestyle opportunities and business possibilities are blended and balanced, where success is served to those with foresight.

CONNECTED THINKING

Batam at a Glance

Size : 1,030 km2

Population : 300,000

Languages : Bahasa Indonesia, English

Climate : Tropical and humid, 24-31 degrees Celsius

Time Zone : GMT + 7:00, 1 hour behind Singapore

Distance :

50 km, 60 minutes by ferry from Singapore to Lobam  (Bintan Industrial Estate)

45 km, 55 minutes by ferry from Singapore to Lagoi (Bintan International Resorts)

13 km, 25 minutes from Batam to Lobam (Bintan Industrial Estate)
Sea Connectivity

Over 10 ferry trips to/from Singapore to Bintan Island each day

Air Connectivity

DIRECTION OF FUTURE

Bintan’s strong economic promise stems from its favourable business environment, close connectivity to Singapore and the country’s financial network and excellent infrastructure, as well as its abundant workforce and labour cost advantage. Here, every investment dollar has the potential to deliver greater business mileage and sustainable long-term returns for the savvy investor.

Free Trade Zone

  • Import duty exemption on raw materials and equipment for exporting industries
  • Value-Added Tax (VAT) exemption for exporting industries

Conducive Investment Climate

  • 100% foreign investment allowed
  • Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement with 59 countries including Singapore, Japan, Europe and USA
  • Under the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP), eligible products with Indonesia’s Certificate of Origin (COO) are entitled to preferential duty-free entry to member countries

Strong Governmental Support

  • Availability of incentives and grants from the Singapore government for Singapore-based companies
  • Bilateral agreement between Indonesia and Singapore to promote and protect investments in the Riau Islands Provincengapore to Bintan Island each day