The
waters around Bali are suitable for water activities of all kinds. Thanks to
the many natural sights underwater, water sports are a typical business. It is
the right article for you if you're involved in setting up a dive center in
Bali.
We
will be discussing international ownership of watersports centers and other
services in Bali. We will also address some of the most popular questions about
a diving center's location in Bali.
Can a foreigner own a diving center in Bali?
Water
diving centers are known as water tourism business facilities. This category
makes a limit of 49% of non-ASEAN foreign ownership. Investors from ASEAN
countries could own up to 70 percent of these companies. A foreign investor
needs to have an Indonesian partner to start a diving center in Bali.
Under
this classification, investors can operate businesses involving the following,
among others:
Diving
Snorkeling
Surfing
Windsurfing
Sailing
Rafting
Business
Registration for a Diving Center in Bali
Requirements to Open a Diving Center in Bali
As
already described, it cannot be a 100% foreign-owned company of this kind. You
would also require a regional partner. A particular purpose vehicle built by Emerhub
is a protected option.
The
local agency that owns the stock on your behalf is a particular purpose
vehicle. Emerhub would create a legal framework to protect your business
interests as your special purpose vehicle in Bali.
Before
you can file your company in Bali, you must also have a valid business address.
The building alluded to in the speech must have a building permit.
No
diving business can be registered using a virtual office address. There must be
an actual office in a diving center. The office room can be leased in Bali or
purchase a business property with your company name.
Minimum
Capital Requirement for a Diving Center
For
a foreign company in Indonesia, minimum capital requirements are IDR 2.5
billion (approx. USD 170,000). Note that in Indonesia, if a foreigner owns any
part of a company, no matter how little, it is a foreign-owned company.
Documents and Licenses Needed for a Diving Center in Bali
Before
you can begin to operate your business, you will need the following:
Articles
of Association
Approval
from the Ministry of the Law and Human Rights to the Articles of Association
An
operational license from the OSS, known locally as Nomor Induk Berusaha (NIB)
Company
domicile, known locally as Surat Keterangan Tempat Usaha (SKTU)
Company
tax, known locally as Nomor Pokok Wajib Pajak (NPWP)
Tourism
license, known locally as Tanda Daftar Usaha Pariwisata (TDUP)
Environmental
licenses, known locally Usaha Pengelolaan Lingkungan (UKL) and Usaha Pemantauan
Lingkungan (UPL)
Emerhub
can also help you obtain the above documents in addition to facilitating your
company registration.
Frequently Asked Questions About Operating a Diving Center in Bali
Can
a diving company own a boat?
Yes,
a boat may be owned by a diving firm. Please note that boats over 7 GT need to
be licensed.
Can
I register a boat under my company's name? What are the requirements for
registration?
Yes,
you can register your boat under the name of the company.
The
requirements for boat registration are the following:
Application
submitted to the Port Authority (KSOP) Class II Benoa
Copy
of the boat's measurement letter
Proof
of ownership
Owner's
identity
Certificate
of the ship
What kind of stay permit (KITAS) can a diving company sponsor?
Diving
firms will fund KITAS for directors, commissioners, managers, and consultants.
Diving companies cannot support KITAS for diving instructors according to
current laws. At the moment, only impresario companies can sponsor KITAS for
diving instructors.
Can
I work as a diving instructor when I have an investor KITAS/director KITAS?
No,
you cannot work as an instructor. You can only fulfill duties about your
company's operation when you have an investor or director, KITAS.
I
want to work as a diving instructor; how can I get KITAS?
You
can only get a KITAS as a diving instructor through what are known as
impresario companies. Emerhub can assist in applying for a KITAS as a diving
instructor.
If I register a diving company in Bali, can I make diving trips to Komodo
and Raja Ampat?
No,
in Komodo and Raja Ampat, you must apply for additional operating licenses.