Investment Policy Monitor
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UNCTAD has been collecting information on changes in national foreign direct investment (FDI) policies on an annual basis since 1992. This collection has provided input to the analysis of global and regional investment policy trends in the World Investment Report, the Investment Policy Monitors and the UNCTAD-OECD Reports on G20 Measures.
In 2024, to further strengthen the quality of reporting, UNCTAD revised the methodology of monitoring investment policy measures. and revised the measures going back to 2012 accordingly.
The Investment Policy Monitor provides the international investment community with country-specific, up-to-date information about the latest developments in foreign investment policies.
Through its monitoring of investment policy changes, UNCTAD offers cutting-edge and innovative contributions to investment policy discourse, and contributes to preparing the ground for future policymaking in the interest of making foreign investment work for sustainable development.
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The UNCTAD's Investment Policy Monitor database include official measures affecting FDI adopted by United Nations Member States. These encompass measures explicitly targeting FDI (FDI-specific), as well as general investment measures with a clear impact on foreign investment (FDI-related). The measures are either reported directly to UNCTAD by Member States through annual surveys or identified by UNCTAD researchers through publicly accessible sources (such as government websites and specialized policy databases). The classification of measures as more or less favourable is based solely on their potential impact on investors.
Note: Measures are verified, to the fullest extent possible, by referencing government sources. The compilation of measures is not exhaustive.
Disclaimer: the boundaries and names shown and the designations used on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by the United Nations.
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Indonesia
02 Jun 2023Introduces 10-year Golden Visa programme to attract foreign investment
On 2 June 2023, the Government of Indonesia introduced a "golden visa" programme that allows foreigners to stay for up to 10 years, in an effort to attract more foreign investment (Government Regulation Number 40 of 2023). Companies [...]
Indonesia
01 Jul 2021Issuing new regulation on payment systems
On 29 December 2020, Indonesia's central bank, Bank Indonesia, issued regulation No.22/23/PBI/2020. This regulation introduced new requirements with regard to share ownership and capital, which could impact foreign investors in the [...]
Indonesia
02 Jun 2021Increased Paid-up Capital Requirements for Foreign Companies
On 1 April 2021, Indonesia’s Investment Coordinating Board (Badan Koordinasi Penanaman Modal BKPM) issued BKPM Regulation 4 of 2021 regarding an increase of paid-up capital requirements that foreign investors have to pay when establishing [...]
Indonesia
25 May 2021New businesses closed for FDI
On 25 May 2021, Presidential Regulation No. 49 of 2021 has been issued amending Presidential Regulation No. 10 of 2021. This Presidential Regulation added Alcoholic Beverage Industry, Wine Industry, and Beverages Containing Malt Industry [...]
Indonesia
28 Apr 2021New Investment Ministry established
On April 28, 2021, the Government of Indonesia established a new Ministry of Investment. The Ministry of Investment is the result of upgrading the bureaucratic status of the Investment Coordinating Board (Badan Koordinasi Penanaman [...]
Indonesia
02 Feb 2021New regulation expands strata title rights for foreign citizens and legal entities
On 2 February 2021, Government Regulation No. 18 of 2021 on Right to Manage, Right over Land, Strata Titles and Land Registration (“GR 18/21”) became effective. This Government Regulation amends Government Regulation No. 103 of 2015 [...]
Indonesia
02 Nov 2020"Omnibus Law" on job creation has been enacted
On 2 November 2020, Indonesia’s President officially enacted the job creation law - commonly known as the "Omnibus Law". It aims to attract investment, create new jobs, and stimulate the economy by, among other things, simplifying [...]
Indonesia
19 May 2020New requirements for E-commerce companies
On 19 May 2020, the Indonesian Ministry of Trade (“MOT”) has issued a new regulation, MOT Regulation No. 50 of 2020 regarding Provisions on Business Licensing, Advertising, Guidance and Supervision of Businesses Trade through Electronic [...]
Indonesia
26 Dec 2019New regulation to facilitate the transformation of foreign bank branches
On 23 December 2019, Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (Otoritas Jasa Keuangan or OJK) issued Regulation No. 41/POJK.03/2019 on the Merger, Consolidation, Acquisition, Integration and Conversion of Commercial Banks. The regulation [...]
Indonesia
12 Dec 2019New income tax incentives
On 13 December 2019, Indonesia issued Gevernment Regulation 78 of 2019, which sets out a variety of tax incentives for businesses investing in specific industries and provinces in the country.The regulation came into effect on 12 December [...]
Indonesia
29 Jul 2019New regulation clarifies guidelines and procedures for FDI
Indonesia's Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) has issued a new regulation amending BKPM Regulation 6/2018, which sets out guidelines and procedures for licensing and facilities under Indonesia's foreign direct investment (FDI) regime. [...]
Indonesia
13 Jun 2019New regulation for construction businesses
Indonesia’s Construction Law 2 of 2017 required foreign investors to establish either a representative office in cooperation with an Indonesian construction company (representative office), or incorporate a legal entity in a joint [...]
Indonesia
20 Jan 2019New Foreign Ownership Cap for Insurance Companies
Through Government Regulation No. 3/2020, the government allowed foreign investors to own more than 80 percent of shares in locally-listed insurance companies. The rule also drops the requirement for a local partner, which, according [...]
Indonesia
10 Sep 2018Minimum equity requirement for foreign investors to use OSS system reduced from 10 billion to 2.5 billion
The minimum equity requirement for foreign investment companies to register on and use the Online Single Submission (OSS) portal, which used to be IDR 10 billion, has been reduced to IDR 2.5 billion reportedly as of 10 September 2018, [...]
Indonesia
17 Jul 2018Issuance of Government Regulation No. 24 of 2018 on Electronic Integrated Business Licensing Services
On 21 June 2018, Indonesia issued Government Regulation No. 24 of 2018 on Electronic Integrated Business Licensing Services (GR No. 24/2018). The change abolishes approval from BKPM (Badan Koordinasi Penanaman Modal, Indonesian Investment [...]
Indonesia
04 Apr 2018Issues a new regulation on tax holiday
Effective April 2018, the Government introduced a new regulation (Regulation No. 35/PMK.010/2018) on Tax Holiday, as an incentive to conduct business in Indonesia. The new regulation provides greater convenience and more flexibility [...]
Indonesia
13 Dec 2017Introduces a new capital investment regulation on licensing and facilities
On 13 December 2017, the Indonesian Investment Coordination Board (BKPM) issued a regulation (Reg. 13/2017) that sets out, among other things, new rules governing how to obtain investment approvals. It mainly simplifies the process [...]
Indonesia
30 Jan 2017Launches a speedy licensing procedure for the energy sector
On 30 January 2017, the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) and the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources launched a special service that allows the prompt issuance of temporary licenses for eight businesses in the downstream oil [...]
Indonesia
01 Jan 2017Increase of minimum local content requirement for smartphones
From 1 January 2017, the minimum local content requirement - both in hardware as well as software - for domestically-produced 4G smartphones that are sold in the Indonesian market has been increased to 30 per cent. Previously, the [...]
Indonesia
09 Nov 2016Indonesia introduces foreign ownership limit in Electronic Payment Services Firms
On 9 November 2016, Indonesia introduced Bank Indonesia Regulation No. 18/40/PBI/2016 on the Operation of Payment Transaction Processing. This regulation imposes a 20 per cent limit on foreign ownership in companies that offer electronic [...]
Indonesia
12 May 2016Indonesia introduces a new "negative list" for foreign investment.
On 12 May 2016, the President of Indonesia signed the new Negative List of Investment. It sets out which sectors are open and closed for foreign investment and which conditions apply. The new list permits or increases the allowed ceiling [...]
Indonesia
29 Feb 2016Indonesia to transform the status of Batam from a Free Trade Zone into a Special Economic Zone
On 29 February 2016, the Indonesian government has decided to transform the status of Batam from a Free Trade Zone (FTZ) into a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) by issuing Presidential Decree No. 8 of 2016. The Batam Special Economic Zone [...]
Indonesia
28 Dec 2015Indonesia allows foreigners to own houses for longer period
The President of Indonesia signed a new government regulation (No. 103/2015 on House Ownership of Foreigners Residing in Indonesia) on 22 December 2015. It allows foreigners to own houses in Indonesia for up to 80 years. Effective [...]
Indonesia
26 Oct 2015Indonesia begins 3-hour-licence process for certain categories of investors
On 26 October 2015, Indonesia introduced a 3-hour licensing process for certain categories of investors planning to open businesses. This service will allow prospective investors to have their preliminary permits, including a permit [...]
Indonesia
14 Aug 2015Indonesian government revised tax holiday regulation to boost investment
The Indonesian government has issued Regulation of Minister of Finance (PMK) number 159/PMK.010/2015 concerning the Provision of Institutional Income Tax Reduction Facility. One of new issues in this PMK is the expansion of sectors [...]
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UNCTAD has been collecting information on changes in national foreign direct investment (FDI) policies on an annual basis since 1992. This collection has provided input to the analysis of global and regional investment policy trends in the World Investment Report, the Investment Policy Monitors and the UNCTAD-OECD Reports on G20 Measures.
In 2024, to further strengthen the quality of reporting, UNCTAD revised the methodology of monitoring investment policy measures. and revised the measures going back to 2012 accordingly.
The Investment Policy Monitor provides the international investment community with country-specific, up-to-date information about the latest developments in foreign investment policies.
Through its monitoring of investment policy changes, UNCTAD offers cutting-edge and innovative contributions to investment policy discourse, and contributes to preparing the ground for future policymaking in the interest of making foreign investment work for sustainable development.
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The UNCTAD's Investment Policy Monitor database include official measures affecting FDI adopted by United Nations Member States. These encompass measures explicitly targeting FDI (FDI-specific), as well as general investment measures with a clear impact on foreign investment (FDI-related). The measures are either reported directly to UNCTAD by Member States through annual surveys or identified by UNCTAD researchers through publicly accessible sources (such as government websites and specialized policy databases). The classification of measures as more or less favourable is based solely on their potential impact on investors.
Note: Measures are verified, to the fullest extent possible, by referencing government sources. The compilation of measures is not exhaustive.
Disclaimer: the boundaries and names shown and the designations used on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by the United Nations.
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