Event Reports

EuroCham Indonesia was honored to co-organize the seminar “Invest in Indonesia: Opportunities for EU Businesses” on 19 September 2025, held as a side event of Pamerindo’s Electric & Power Indonesia Exhibition. Together with the EU Desk at BKPM and Pamerindo, the session provided valuable insights into Indonesia’s investment climate and opportunities in key sectors such as renewable energy and power generation.

A key highlight was the comprehensive overview of investment policies and facilitation mechanisms presented by Carmelo Ferlito, Senior Trade & Investment Expert at the EU Desk, underscoring the vital partnership between BKPM and European investors.

The seminar also featured valuable insights into the renewable energy sector and a practical success story from PT Siemens Energy Indonesia, an esteemed member of EuroCham. The contribution from Bernard Ade Permatista, Head of Strategy and Market Development, provided a firsthand perspective on navigating the market and the tangible opportunities available.

As a co-organizer, EuroCham reinforced the commitment to bridge European industry with Indonesia’s growth agenda. The dialogue also underscored EuroCham’s continued commitment to fostering stronger EU-Indonesia investment ties and supporting a conducive business environment for sustainable and innovative growth.

We extend our appreciation to the EU Desk at BKPM and Pamerindo for the collaboration, and we look forward to building further initiatives that connect European businesses with Indonesia’s vast potential.

On September 18th, EuroCham Indonesia’s Chemical Working Group, in collaboration with the Finance, Tax, and Investment (FTI) Working Group, held a briefing session entitled “Indonesia’s Chemical and Petrochemical Industry: Key Legal Highlights and Compliance & Tax Facilities.”

The session, hosted at the PwC Indonesia office, provided members of both working groups with an in-depth overview of the sector’s immense market potential, key legal frameworks, and compliance obligations. Experts from PwC Indonesia, Puji Atma (Junior Partner) and Jacklyn Rusli (Tax Senior Manager), delved into critical topics including recent industrial law amendments, risk-based licensing, and the extensive tax facilities available for investors, such as Tax Holidays and Tax Allowances.

We extend our gratitude to our speakers and to all participants who attended this insightful session. A special thank you to PwC Indonesia for hosting us and for sharing their valuable expertise.