Indonesia is fast emerging as a hub for digital infrastructure in Southeast Asia. With one of the world’s largest internet user bases and an economy increasingly powered by data, the country is a magnet for global tech giants and regional investors alike. In recent years, major players from the United States, Japan, Singapore, and China have announced or completed large-scale data centre projects across the archipelago, signalling confidence in Indonesia’s digital future.
This surge in investment is fuelled by many factors: rapid e-commerce growth, widespread cloud adoption, and government policies encouraging digital transformation. The implementation of data sovereignty regulations, which require certain types of data to be stored domestically, has also spurred demand for local data storage facilities. As a result, hyperscale and edge data centres are being developed to meet the needs of Indonesia’s 280 million citizens and its expanding corporate sector.
Forecasters expect steady, multi-year growth with multiple entry paths via Jakarta and Batam particularly, including through hyperscale campuses, investing in supporting infrastructure, and through colocation (colo) operators that provide and manage data centre facilities where businesses can rent space for their own servers and IT equipment.
However, establishing and operating a data centre in Indonesia requires navigating complex regulatory, environmental, and corporate frameworks. Investors face layers of permits and compliance requirements at the national and regional levels. This is where Moores Rowland Indonesia — one of the country’s leading professional advisory firms — plays a vital role.
With decades of experience assisting investors, Moores Rowland Indonesia offers a comprehensive suite of services tailored to the data centre sector and more. Its specialised investment advisory helps national and international clients evaluate the best entry routes, from joint ventures and representative offices to fully incorporated local entities. The firm’s experts provide detailed feasibility studies, location assessments, and guidance on incentives under Indonesia’s Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM).
Beyond market entry, Moores Rowland Indonesia’s legal and regulatory team ensures that client projects comply with all licensing requirements. This includes assistance with company incorporation, construction permits, and environmental impact assessments — all crucial steps for data centres, which are classified as high-energy, high-resource infrastructure developments. The firm’s multidisciplinary approach allows clients to streamline the often-lengthy permitting process while maintaining full legal compliance.
Sustainability is also a defining factor in data centre investment. With growing global concern over carbon footprints, Indonesia’s government now encourages renewable energy integration and energy-efficient construction. Moores Rowland Indonesia’s sustainability and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) services help clients align their projects with Indonesian and international sustainability standards.
These capabilities position Moores Rowland Indonesia as a trusted partner for investors seeking to establish long-term operations in Indonesia’s digital economy. By combining financial insight, regulatory expertise, and a deep understanding of the national business environment, the firm assists clients transform opportunity into sustainable success.
As Indonesia cements its role as Southeast Asia’s digital powerhouse, data centre investment is poised to expand even further — driven by private sector momentum and supportive government initiatives. With Moores Rowland Indonesia’s guidance, investors navigate the complexities of incorporation, compliance, and sustainability with confidence — ensuring that the country’s data revolution is not only profitable, but also responsible and enduring.
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