For analysis purpose, direct investment is also presented based on directional principle (as in BPM5).
- Direct investment abroad is Indonesian resident investment in a company abroad, which is characterized by the presence of initial transaction in ownership of equity capital at least 10%. Subsequent transactions between Indonesian enterprises with its direct investment enterprise (subsidiary or associate) and nonresident fellow enterprises, in assets and liabilities, are recorded as direct investment abroad.
- Direct investment in Indonesia is nonresident investment in a company in Indonesia, which is characterized by the presence of initial transaction in ownership of equity capital at least 10%. Subsequent transactions between Indonesian enterprises with its direct investor and nonresident fellow enterprises, in assets and liabilities, are recorded as direct investment in Indonesia.