The government of Bali province announced the launch of monthly educational sessions for foreign investors. We are talking about direct foreign investment — PMA (Penanaman Modal Asing). This training will be part of the work of the new investment coordination center (desk investasi) — a permanent interagency group that guides and monitors investments in Bali.
The implementation is the responsibility of Bali's Investment and One-Stop Service Agency — PMPTSP. Its head, I Ketut Sukra Negara, stated that during the monthly consultations for investors, the center's team will address actual legislative requirements and the most frequent mistakes made by foreigners.
According to Sukra Negara, the training for investors is intended as a regular prevention measure against violations, not a one-time campaign. The authorities want to explain the rules for working with licenses, permits, and business types in advance, so that foreigners do not start a business 'at their own risk.' The focus is on understanding local restrictions and responsibilities, rather than just company registration.
Special attention in the meetings will be given to foreign companies PMA that are already operating in Bali. Through a monitoring system, the working group will see where deviations occur and invite investors for explanatory sessions. The format suggests that violators won't be fined immediately, but instead, the problem will be explained to them, guidance will be provided on what to correct, and support will be given.
The authorities call training a part of the program to set things in order. Sukra Negara emphasizes: the investment coordination center team will not only monitor but also 'educate' investors to understand which types of businesses are permissible for foreigners and which are reserved for local entrepreneurs. This approach is considered more effective than constant inspections and sanctions.
Deputy Minister of Investment of Indonesia, Todotua Pasaribu, emphasizes: the state does not want to hinder investments. On the contrary, the goal now is to accelerate the issuance of permits, but only for legitimate businesses. The investment coordination center ensures a constant government presence on the island — both central and regional.
The Ministry of Investment acknowledges that foreign companies had entered sectors intended for small and medium enterprises. Among them are motorcycle rentals, beauty salons, photo services, travel agencies, and retail shops. These areas are now under heightened scrutiny and will be systematically brought to order.
The local business community supported the initiative. Head of HIPMI Bali — an association of young entrepreneurs — Agung Bagus Pratiksa Linggih believes that establishing the center is a long-overdue decision. According to him, conflicts arose not due to laws, but due to weak connections between the capital and the region.
He emphasizes: the center was created not to tighten rules but to establish order and clarity. Previously, foreign investors had to fly to Jakarta for consultations. Now key issues are resolved in Denpasar.
A separate section covers real estate operations — that is, business related to buying, renting, and leasing properties. Linggih points to the misuse of economic activity codes. Some properties were subleased without paying taxes. The work of the investment coordination center should solve this problem.
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