Authorization letter issued after the completion of the progress examined and found satisfactory in terms of health, safety and the environment, (Health Safety & Environment (HSE) and comply with the Standard and guidelines that are running at the moment.

Any progress on the site, including the piling is not allowed before the truth Form C is being issued.

Please refer to the key documents required. The applicant is also required to ensure that all required forms with complete and application requirements and documents are complete and exposes a Registered Contractor Registration Certificate is still valid.

Form C should not be confronted with Net Plan on net plan is scrutinized for compatibility with the guidelines, standards or amendments if exist. Form C will not be accepted and will be returned.

Form C can only be confronted when the Truth Progress has been issued by the Competent Authority Development Control (ABC1)

(In case the application form and confronted before the Development consent was issued, the application will not be supported and returned)

If the plan amendment are faced found to comply with the standards and guidelines, 2 sets of clean plan signed by an architect and also the original land owner, which takes into account the amendments shall confront to ABCI to issue a Letter of Development.

Architect / Engineer Professionals should ensure that all conditions or requirements are met prior to submitting the application to the ABCI. Architect / Engineer Professional shall ensure that all plans are coordinated by the comments made by the disciplines concerned (in accordance with standards and guidelines that are running at the moment.

Applications will be rejected if the special conditions or requirements and the departments or agencies concerned have not been met or plans that are faced not comply with The Standard and guidelines that are running at the moment.

Petitioner / Applicant should be having a letter to the Competent Authority Development Control (BCI) to renew the Development Permission repealed.

Enshrined in the Building Control Regulations 2014, Section 5. Please refer to the Building Control Regulations 2014 under Table 5(B) (3) 8.

Progress issued authorization is valid for one (1) year from the date of the letter of approval issued.

Please consult the website or www.business.gov.bn or www.mod.gov.bn

Applications must be submitted through the Development Architect or Professional Engineer registered in the Ministry of Development (MOD).

Development Applications that require authorization are as follows:

I. Earthworks progress (causes, leveling, demolish)

II. Build buildings, including homes, buildings, industry and commercial buildings

III. Modify existing and additional home

IV. Modify the store space, including an application for the use of shop space

Please consult the website www. mod.gov.bn (Dealing with construction permits) or

I. Coming to Counter ABCI, 1st Floor,

II. Work Skills and Training Centre, Ministry of Development

Please consult the website or www.business.gov.bn & www.mod.gov.bn

• Please refer to their main website at www.mod.gov.bn (List of publications – Appendix C)

• Reference books may be obtained at the BCI, 1st Floor, Work Skills and Training Centre, Ministry of Development.

• Time of occurrence: 8:00 am – 12:15 pm / 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm

• Timing of payments: 8:00 am – 11:00 am / 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Registration application forms can be obtained:

I. Through the website www.mod.gov.bn

II. Counter ABC1, 1st Floor, Work Skills and Training Centre, Ministry of Development.

In summary, the function and role of the BCI are as follows: –

• Conducted three main application associated with it and its progresses – Progress Truth, Truth for Development and Readiness Starts Development.

• Processing application for certification of basic construction materials

• Processing application for certification of building products

• Processing application for registration of a quality management system:

• Registering contractors and suppliers with the Ministry of Development

• Registering company;

• Issue of permission for application ads, billboards and signage

• Appointing Committee Secretariat for the Ministry of Development Consultants

• Addressing complaints and monitors the progress control throughout the country.

ABCI, is located at Work Skills and Training Centre, Ministry of Development, Old Airport, Negara Brunei Darussalam.

ABCI is a summary of the Building Control Authority and the Construction Industry.

Please refer Connection Charges.pdf(http://www.des.gov.bn/PublishingImages/SitePages/Ease%20of%20Doing%20Business%20-%20Getting%20Electricity/Connection%20Charges.pdf) for more information

Not at the moment

Prepaid CT meter is compulsory for 101A-400A application.

Can the connection charges be paid before step 2?

Syarikat Wadura and EngiCon Sdn Bhd are aware of the new procedures.

The Department suggests the contractors/consultants to consult BPMC directly

Consultants/Contractors need to submit on-line OneBiz(step1) along with temporary OP from ABCi and Period of temporary supply is based on the temporary OP given.

Yes, OP is required during initial submission on-line OneBiz.

Authority of Building and Construction Industry is the agency that is responsible for giving out permissions for groundwork. For this issue, it is advised to send applications for groundwork to ABCI or SBCI counters for further information on the process and procedures.

It is advised to head to TCP main office for further information.

Application to get permission for using government land is to be sent to TCP namely the Chairman of the Site Selection Sub-Committee. The application form can be found in the department website. For further questions it is advised to head to the main office for this subject.

It is advised to give the proposal in the pre-consultation stage. The department will review the application and provide feedback.

It is advised to write to the Department for further inspection as the lot has to be examined in advance to ensure the scope of permission of the initial building.

TCP will write to the municipal department to inform that the municipal department still needs to give their review for land that is under the municipal department.

If the renovation of the shop unit involves additional floor space, the developer has to appoint a Registered Architect to submit an application to obtain the planning permission from TCP and then submit the permission to ABCI to obtain building renovation permission. If it does not involve additional floor space and renovations are internal renovation only, the application is to be submitted to TCP for planning confirmation and then to ABCI to obtain permission to renovate the store unit.

It is advised to get confirmation from ABCI. While the payment of Planning Fee is canceled while waiting for a decision from the relevant parties.

For now the information isn’t available in the TCP website. For more information, it is advised to go to TCS main office.

It is advised that the application to be sent straight to the Authority for Building Control & Construction Industry.

Doing business activities in national housing areas is a violations of the housing conditions set by the Government. For Housing areas outside the RPN and STKRJ, cottage industries activities are allowed as long as the activity is being restricted in one room, operated by the homeowner and only allowed to use two foreign workers only.

Town and Country Planning is one of the departments under Ministry of Development. The main task of the department is to plan the use of land and implement the development control for areas that are under the power of Competent Authority/ Planning Authority.

Go to this link for further information: http://www.tct.gov.bn/TCP/index.html

Applicants must submit the TOS for industrial site application to Darussalam Enterprise (DARE), Prime Minister’s Office. The relevant parties will make further research of the site application. If the site does not yet exist, DARE will submit a site application to JPBD for site identification.

Cottage activities that are allowed in residential areas (outside of RPN or STKRJ) include tailoring and food making such as snacks and kueh muih. However, the activities allowed are limited to one room only, owned by the owner of the house using only two foreign workers. However, for RPN or STKRJ areas, business activities are not allowed and these activities are in violation of said rule. Therefore, these activities are only allowed for residential areas only.

More information on Startup Bootcamp Programme can be accessed at: http://www.dare.gov.bn/SitePages/Startup%20Bootcamp.aspx

• Both new entrepreneurs and experienced entrepreneurs

• Promising graduates that are unemployed

It is a program which is aimed to incubate startups as well as accelerate growth of new and existing businesses that wish to reinvent themselves. For a 100-day over 15 weeks, participants will go through an intensive idealization as well as execution whereby investors, established entrepreneurs, and mentors will work with the startups and businesses to grow in both Brunei and ideally overseas. The programme will focus on the following areas:

• Entrepreneurship

• Innovation

• Ideation

• Generating Sales

• Fund Raising

• Branding

• Marketing and Pitching

More information on Industrial Sites and Complexes can be accessed at: http://www.dare.gov.bn/SitePages/Home.aspx#5

All applications for industrial site or complex must be submitted to DARE.

• Each application must be submitted with a cover letter and a complete business proposal to the following address:

§ Business Support Centre

DAre (Darussalam Enterprise)

D&T Building, Simpang 32-37

Anggerek Desa Technology Park

Jalan Berakas BB3713

Bandar Seri Begawan

Negara Brunei Darussalam

(Application for Industrial Site/Complex) Or emailed to dare@ei.gov.bn.

• DARE will only process complete applications as required based on the procedures and guidelines for submission of business proposal and application.

• Submitted applications shall be subject to the availability and suitability of the site/complex.

• For Industrial Land applications, companies must be registered as Private Limited (SDN BHD) with Bumiputera equity participation of at least 30%.

• For Industrial Complex applications, owner of the companies must be of Brunei citizen holding a yellow Identification Card.

For more information on Microcredit Financing Scheme can be accessed at: http://www.dare.gov.bn/SitePage/Microcredit%20Financing%20Scheme.aspx

Submission of applications will be directly via Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam (BIBD).

Founders/owners/applicants are citizens of Brunei Darussalam:

• Businesses registered under the Business Act and operating in Brunei Darussalam

• 100% local shareholding

• Business is classified under category of Micro Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) with less than 100 employees

• No adverse track record with any financial institutions/suppliers/creditors. However, still subjected to review on a case to case basis

• Ability to provide up to date management accounts/financial statements on a quarterly basis or upon request

The Microcredit Financing Scheme is a financing scheme with Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam (BIBD) with a maximum facility amount of up to BND$15,000.00/applicant and a repayment period of up to 36 months.

More information on IBA can be accessed at: http://www.dare.gov.bn/SitePages/Industry%20Business%20Academy.aspx

The IBA program is a flexible program that aims to provide a platform where enterprises can increase their skills and knowledge in starting, running and expanding a business. Business owners are recommended to attend modules on subject matters which they are not familiar with or have little experience in.

Each module is normally conducted within a day, depending on the subject matter.

The courses that are conducted mostly in English language. The materials will be presented generally in English.

Please email dare@ei.gov.bn. Each interested participant would be sent a registration form to be filled and emailed back to DARE.

Currently, there are no certificates issued for the participants of IBA. The courses are conducted by industrial experts from different areas and organizations.

Yes, the IBA program is open to any aspiring and existing entrepreneurs of all levels.

The IBA program is open to any aspiring and existing entrepreneurs of all levels.

The IBA program is currently offered free of charge.

The IBA is a flexible program. Attendance is dependent on the participants and not compulsory.

IBA program is usually take or runs for 6 months (IBA cycle).

Industry Business Academy (IBA) is a well-structured learning and development programmes developed by DARE to enhance the fundamentals of enterprises in starting, running and growing their business.It was created after analyzing present day issues related to capabilities and knowledge of the local entrepreneurial environment.

They can log-in their business-related issues, feedback and inquiries either physically at:

Business Support Centre 1st Floor,
Design & Technology Building,
Simpang 32-37, Kg Anggerek Desa,
Bandar Seri Begawan, BB3713
Negara Brunei Darussalam

Or online on the BusinessBN main website: http://www.business.gov.bn/businesshelpdesk/Home.aspx

The Business Helpdesk is where enterprises can log-in their business-related issues, feedback and inquiries.

More information on BSC can be accessed at: http://www.dare.gov.bn/SitePages/Home.aspx#2

In Shaa Allah, there are plans to open up BSC branches in Tutong and Temburong. For BSC in Tutong, we are currently in the process of identifying suitable location while for Temburong, we have identified Bato Apoi Industrial Complex as the potential location for BSC in Temburong District. Commencement of its operation will be announced accordingly

Currently, there are 4 agencies located at BSC Belait District:

1. DARE Business Helpdesk

2. Ministry of Home Affairs (District Office and Municipal Board)

3. Department of Electrical Services, Energy and Industry Department, Prime Minister’s Office

4. Cottage Industry and Cooperatives Division, Energy and Industry Department, Prime Minister’s Office

Currently, there are 16 agencies providing 27 types of services.

1. DARE Business Helpdesk

2. Ministry of Home Affairs (District Office and Municipal Board)

3. Onebiz, EIDPMO

4. Registry of Companies and Business Names, MOF

5. Royal Customs and Excise, MOF

6. Land Department, MOD

7. Town and Country Planning, MOD

8. Credit Bureau, AMBD

9. ABCi, MOD

10. Dept of Water Services, MOD

11. Dept of Electrical Services

12. Certificate of Origin, MoFAT

13. Brunei Intellectual Property Office

14. Labour Dept

15. Cottage Industry and Cooperatives Division, EIDPMO

16. Expo, Trade and Fair, International Affairs Division, EIDPMO

Currently, there are two BSC branches: BSC in Brunei Muara District and BSC in Belait District.

BSC Brunei Muara District
1st Floor, Design & Technology Building,
Simpang 32-37, Kg Anggerek Desa,
Bandar Seri Begawan, BB3713
Negara Brunei Darussalam

Operating hours:
Monday to Thursday: 8am to 12pm and 2pm to 4.30pm
Friday: 8am to 11.30am and 2.15pm to 4.30pm

BSC Belait District
Ground Floor, Kuala Belait and Seria Municipal Board Building
(Ex Business Facilitation Centre)
Kuala Belait KA 1131
Negara Brunei Darussalam

Operating hours:
Monday to Thursday and Saturday
Time: 8am to 12pm and 2pm to 4.30pm

However, until further notice, DARE’s physical business helpdesk at BSC Belait District is only open every Tuesday and Thursday from 8.30am to 12pm and 2pm to 3.30pm.

For more information on DARE can be accessed at: http://www.dare.gov.bn.

1. Promoting Growth of Brunei Enterprises: Providing an environment that nurtures and grows enterprises

2. Focused Development of Specific Sectors: Driving economic growth aligned with Wawasan Brunei 2035

3. Access to Funding for Enterprises: Facilitate and grant access to funding and investments

4. Facilitate Market Access: Facilitation of regional and global market access for local SMEs services and products

5. Capacity Development & Advisory Services: Providing business advice and tailored training programs

6. Industrial Space and Facilities: Providing high quality industrial space and facilities

7. Operate the Business Support Centre: Providing a centre for business-related applications and services

DARE (Darussalam Enterprise) is a Statutory Body with the aim to nurture and support the development of local enterprises at various stages. DARE works closely with government and non-government agencies locally and abroad to foster the growth of local enterprises and increase their contribution to GDP, employment and export. Through DARE, a common and unified approach is taken to direct, support and encourage the growth of local enterprises under a single body represented and driven by the private sector.