Batam Industrial Development Authority

What is BIDA?

In 1971, the Government of Indonesia established BIDA (Batam Industrial Development Authority) as the authority in promoting and developing the Barelang region.

BIDA has the following functions:

• The planning, executing and managing of development in the Barelang area BIDA is also responsible for the infrastructure of the islands, including roads, electricity, water, airport, seaports and other public facilities.
• Land management in accordance with the Master Plan for the islands.
• Provide trading licenses and permits in Barelang.
• Processing of international as well as domestic investment applications.

The present chairman of BIDA and the three deputies were appointed by the President of the Republic of Indonesia on June 29, 1998. The head office of BIDA is located in Batam Centre, Batam. The staff are highly trained and very professional, in facilitating your needs.

BIDA also has a representative office in Jakarta to accommodate you. if you are unable to visit the office in Batam.

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