Maritime & Logistics
Shipyards, transshipment, and logistics on the world's busiest Malacca Strait shipping lane.
Free Trade Zone & Free Port
The Investment Gateway to a Strategic Zone
Bintan · Karimun · Tanjung Pinang Free Trade Zone
We are your partner in growing a business at the heart of Indonesia's free trade. Managed with modern governance, supportive regulation, and world-class free-port facilities.
Ease of Doing Business
Ease of Doing Business in the Free Trade Zone
The Bintan and Karimun Free Trade Zone and Free Port provide an efficient business ecosystem: streamlined procedures, fiscal facilities, and institutional support that helps enterprises grow.
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Investment Is Easier to Start Here
With a strategic position on the Malacca Strait shipping lane and proximity to Singapore and Malaysia, this zone is an ideal entry point for high value-added investment, supported by integrated services from the Council Secretariat.
Investment Potential
The Zone's Leading Sectors
A range of high value-added sectors thrive across Bintan, Karimun, and Tanjung Pinang.
Industry & Fabrication
Export-oriented industrial estates in Karimun (shipyards/fabrication, e.g. Saipem) and Bintan (Lobam).
Tourism
Marine tourism, Malay culture, and the international-standard Lagoi Bintan integrated resort area.
Hospitality
World-class resorts and hotels in Bintan, just an hour from Singapore by sea.
Organization Profile
Established by Presidential Decrees No. 19 & 20 of 2013
The Bintan and Karimun Regional Council was established under Presidential Decrees No. 19 and 20 of 2013, with the task of fostering, supervising, and coordinating the comprehensive development of the zone.
Five Objectives
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Create a conducive and competitive business climate
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Strengthen synergy among stakeholders
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Advance the development of zone infrastructure
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Ensure transparency, legal certainty, and excellent service
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Attract strategic, high value-added investment
The Council as Regulator
8 Core Services
Integrated. Transparent. Ready to support your growth.
Investment Information and Consultation Center
Guidance, FAQs, and direct assistance for investors.
Business and Non-Business Licensing Recommendations
Support in obtaining legality in line with zone regulations.
Land Facilitation and Zone Access
Assistance with location, zoning maps, and logistics connectivity.
Tax and Customs Incentive Coordination
Coordination with central agencies for fiscal facilities.
One Stop Service (OSS)
Integrated online and onsite services for a fast process.
Business Activity Monitoring and Evaluation
Progress oversight, reporting, and help resolving obstacles.
Investment Mediation and Problem Solving
A communication bridge between businesses and government.
Zone Economic Promotion and Diplomacy
Participation in forums, exhibitions, and international cooperation.
Zone Collaboration
Zone Concession Agencies
We collaborate with 3 Concession Agencies to support investment growth in the Riau Islands.
Documentation
Activity & Zone Gallery
Glimpses of the zone, industry, tourism, and cities across Bintan, Karimun, and Tanjung Pinang.
Let's Collaborate
A Strategic Zone, Boundless Opportunity
Together with the Regional Council, create inclusive and sustainable economic growth.
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