Brunei has a dual legal system, with the first inherited from British colonial rule and thussimilar to Hong Kong’s common law system. In parallel, Brunei adopts a system of Shariah courts,which deal with offenses among Muslims. In 2014, Brunei announced a new set of codes of Islamiclaw, which also affect business hours and holidays in the country.
https://research.hktdc.com/en/guides-and-resources/business-guides/bruneiThe main legislative framework relevant for Hong Kong companies are the Companies Act (Revised 2015), Business Names Act and the Insolvency Order (2016). Other legislative frameworks of interest to Hong Kong companies are included in the following sections.
https://research.hktdc.com/en/guides-and-resources/business-guides/bruneiEstablishing a Presence in Brunei
The Registry of Companies and Business Names (ROCBN) under the Ministry of Finance is responsible for business registration and company incorporation. Hong Kong companies are allowed to investfreely in Brunei and establish a presence in the form of either:
The key steps to follow for both options are provided below and further information can be found in the How To Guides available on ROCBN’s website.
Setting up a Foreign-owned Company
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