Company Formation in Brunei
Register a company in Brunei with LegalBison’s full assistance. Incorporation, bank account, and legal services for your Brunei company.
- Low corporate income tax rate
- No income and capital gains taxes
- Political and economic stability
- A jurisdiction ruled under Islamic Law
Consulting team dedicated into advising the best suitable jurisdiction for your project.
Provides essential support to clients navigating the complexities of FinTech licensing and compliance.
Our Service Packages for Company Formation in Brunei
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Request information on company formation in Brunei: cost, process and requirements.
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Initial consultation
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Turnkey Company Formation
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Company contact person
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Registered legal company address for 1 year
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Remote incorporation
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Notary Services
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Company Secretary
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Nominee Shareholder
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Nominee director
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Accounting for 1 year
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Long-term POA
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Apostilled set of documents
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Additional legal support
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Corporate Account
Full turnkey company formation and support in all necessary aspects. Customized pricing!
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Initial consultation
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Turnkey Company Formation
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Company contact person
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Registered legal company address for 1 year
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Remote incorporation
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Notary Services
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Company Secretary
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Nominee Shareholder
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Nominee director
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Accounting for 1 year
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Long-term POA
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Apostilled set of documents
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Additional legal support
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Corporate Account
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Incorporation Assistance in Brunei - Free Consultation
Our team can provide you with a turnkey, all-inclusive solution for the formation or re-registration of a company in Brunei.
Contact us now for more information. We provide consultation by phone calls, video calls and text messages.
Getting started with company registration in Brunei
Find out all the necessary information about Brunei company registration. Discover why Brunei is a popular jurisdiction and how it may help your business to reach another level. Additional information is on demand, directly from our team of experienced consultants.
- Timeline
- Duration
- Remote incorporation
- Required Information
- Documents
Procedure to prepare the registration of a company in Brunei
The registration process of a company in Company Formation in Brunei is very simple. The experts of LegalBison will assist you throughout every step of it:
- Initial consultation and agreement;
- Payment of the full invoice;
- [IF REMOTELY]: Notarization of POA by client;
- Preparation of registration documents;
- Document signed at the notary;
- Official register validity: immediately.
How long does it take to form a company in Brunei?
Registering a limited company in Brunei takes approximately 3-4 weeks and the process is conducted remotely.
Registering an international limited partnership takes around 10 working days, check in with our experts for information about ILPs.
Can I form a company in Brunei remotely?
The whole incorporation process can be conducted remotely. No travel is necessary. Notarization of documents is necessary.
- A Power of Attorney (POA) from (all) partners is needed;
- The POA is sent to you by us based on the services you want;
- You have to certify the POA by a notary and in some cases legalize it by apostille (some countries need full legalization);
- Once you have the POA on your hands, we double-check, and you send us the original form (physical document!) via courier to our address;
- Brunei Darussalam is part of the Hague Convention of the Apostille.
Necessary information to begin with company formation in Brunei
- 3 options of your desired name for the company and a company contact email address;
- Names, addresses, and emails of all shareholders and board members;
- Short description of your company’s activity.
Required documents to provide to register a company in Brunei
- Passport copies (a scan) of all mentioned individuals above and a beneficiary owner if applicable;
- A Power of Attorney (in case of a remote company registration);
- Certified company documents (in case at least one of the shareholders is going to be a foreign company).
Alternatives to company formation in Brunei
Our team has curated the following jurisdictions as being great alternatives to a company registered in Brunei.
Company Formation in Costa Rica
from 2.350 €-
Tax-free
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Discretion of board members
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Not listed as a tax haven!
Company Formation in Hong Kong
from 750 €-
Ideal offshore jurisdiction
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Advantageous taxation
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Fast and cheap process
Company Formation in Labuan
from 2.500 €-
Very low taxation
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Quick and easy to set-up
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Considered as a Malaysian company
Company Formation in Mauritius
from 1.900 €-
Very low taxation
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Top choice for financial business
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Business-friendly jurisdiction
Company Formation and Business Setup in UAE
from 3.000 €-
Competitive taxation
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Trusted and growing
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Easy to incorporate
Things to know before registering your company in Brunei
Taxation of companies in Brunei
Companies in Brunei are taxed at a rate of 18.5%. No personal income tax nor capital gains tax are levied in Brunei.
There is a specific type of legal entity in Brunei which is exempt from corporate taxation: the International Limited Partnership. Ask our experts for information about ILPs in Brunei.
DTAA signed by Brunei for companies
Many countries have bilateral conventions to avoid double taxation and prevent fiscal evasion.
Bahrain, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Kuwait, Laos, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Singapore, South Korea, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and Vietnam.
Accounting and audit requirements for a company in Brunei
In Brunei, company accounts have to be held up to date and books need to be available at any time within the registered office of the company in Brunei.
- Audit of the accounts is compulsory under the law;
- Financial statements need to be ready for audit within 9 months after the end of the financial year;
- In the specific case of International Limited Partnerships, filing yearly is required.
Economic substance and residency requirements for companies in Brunei
A Brunei company needs at least 2 directors. 1 of them has to be a resident of Brunei.
2 shareholders are required but without any residential or passport requirements.
A registered office is required and is included in our services.
LegalBison offers help with all of the above requirements. We assist and are local on the ground. Speak now for free with one of our consultants to get your business started.
- Taxes in Brunei
- Double Tax Treaties
- Accounting and audit requirements
- Residency requirements for company holders
Taxation of companies in Brunei
Companies in Brunei are taxed at a rate of 18.5%. No personal income tax nor capital gains tax are levied in Brunei.
There is a specific type of legal entity in Brunei which is exempt from corporate taxation: the International Limited Partnership. Ask our experts for information about ILPs in Brunei.
DTAA signed by Brunei for companies
Many countries have bilateral conventions to avoid double taxation and prevent fiscal evasion.
Bahrain, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Kuwait, Laos, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Singapore, South Korea, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and Vietnam.
Accounting and audit requirements for a company in Brunei
In Brunei, company accounts have to be held up to date and books need to be available at any time within the registered office of the company in Brunei.
- Audit of the accounts is compulsory under the law;
- Financial statements need to be ready for audit within 9 months after the end of the financial year;
- In the specific case of International Limited Partnerships, filing yearly is required.
Economic substance and residency requirements for companies in Brunei
A Brunei company needs at least 2 directors. 1 of them has to be a resident of Brunei.
2 shareholders are required but without any residential or passport requirements.
A registered office is required and is included in our services.
LegalBison offers help with all of the above requirements. We assist and are local on the ground. Speak now for free with one of our consultants to get your business started.
About company registration in Brunei
Brunei has a reputation of being a prestigious place, including for business. Registering and running a company in Brunei has a cost, that also depends on your intended business activity. However, this cost pays off in a luxurious country with many business opportunities.
Yes. Brunei requires every company to have at least two directors, and only one of them has to be a resident of Brunei. We can assist you in finding this second director if needed.
It is possible to open a local bank account for a Brunei company. For a personal bank account, please explain your situation to our experts.
Depending on your objective and your business model, another jurisdiction might fit better. The best way to determine if Brunei is the best place for your business, get in touch with our experts.
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Consulting team dedicated into advising the best suitable jurisdiction for your project.
Provides essential support to clients navigating the complexities of FinTech licensing and compliance.
