1. Permit to Dig

2. Department of Electrical Services

Note:

Any complaints or enquiries regarding OneBiz can be directly through Talian Darussalam 123 Call Centre.

1. Booking Scheduler

2. Planning Permission

3. Development Approval Guidelines

4. Development Approval Application

5. Forms

6. Miscellaneous Application Forms

7. Water Connection

1. If the application is found to have been falsified and incorrect, the application will not be accepted and will not be processed.

2. If the application is approved, all original documents and the original land title should be submitted to the Land Registration Section, at the respective district of the Land office. (Department).

3. Before submitting any application, the Applicant need to verify the (that) name/IC number of land owner in the land title document is consistent with the name on IC number. If it is not consistent, the applicant need to submit a separate application for ‘Land Title Amendment – Name/IC number’ at Land Department before applying Land Transfer of Ownership through LARIS.

An Outstanding Annual Rent Payment must be paid before submitting any land applications.

1. Land Owner or the Lawyer should first register to e-Darussalam portal.

2. Choose the Type of Land Application.

3. Fill in the relevant Form Online.

4. Upload relevant original documents relevant scanned pdf format according to the checklist of (for) each application.

5. All the information provided must be true and correct before pressing “Submit”. If applicant is unsure, it is advised that the applicant press the “Save” button to store temporary information that has just been inputted. (Press “Save” button if unsure).

You can register your property in 4 steps:

1. Checking encumbrances. The lawyer first does a land search with the Lands Department to ensure the seller is rightful owner and entitled to sell the property. This is done to identify and check for any encumbrance – conflicting or added details of ownership that can potentially affect the legitimacy of a sale. The search costs a $1.

2. Submitting application for the transfer of ownership online. Through the Land Application and Registration Information System (LARIS) the buyer is required to submit the application for registering property online. , LARIS requires the user to have an e-Darussalam account.

3. Sign Memorandum of Transfer. Once an application has been received by the Lands Department, applicants will need to turn up to the Lands Department to sign the Memorandum of Transfer (MOT) after three days, which outlines the transfer of ownership. Applicants who fail to sign the MOT within 21 days after their applications received by Lands Department will not have their applications processed further.

4. Paying stamp duty. Stamp duty – a tax placed on the registering or transferring of assets or property – is the next step. The rate is currently $6 for every $1,000 of the value of the property (and an additional $1 as a registration fee). Once the transfer of land ownership has been approved, the Lands Department will notify the amount of stamp duty, and assign a date for payment.

5. Collect Title Deed. After the MOT is signed, stamp duty is paid, the Land Department will register you as the new landowner in the Land Registry and will issue a Title Deed, a legal document outlining ownership of the land. This will take approximately 5 days. Your lawyer will be notified to collect the Title Deed at the Lands Department.

A mandatory inspection will be held within 3-6 months after license approval has been obtained. This applies to all industries except for construction where inspections will be conducted both before and after license approval.

Inspections are held to ensure that all foreign workers in Brunei are being employed for the stated purpose.

There are few requirements prior to applying for Foreign Worker License

§ The company must first register with the Local Employment and Workforce Development Agency (APTK) to advertise their vacancy for a minimum of two weeks. During this time, interested job applicants may either apply directly to the company or via APTK

§ Upon any application by local job seekers, the company will have an additional 30 days to proceed with their standard recruitment procedures to review applications, conduct interviews and select a candidate

§ However, if there are no applicants within the 2 weeks, the company will receive a clearance letter from APTK within 3 days and may proceed to the Department of Labour to apply for a Foreign Worker License

§ Simultaneously, the company can log onto their Tabung Amanah Pekerja (TAP) account to print out the official list of local employees

§ Depending on the nature of business, the company may need to obtain a clearance letter from a relevant Government agency to validate foreign workers qualifications and the existing business premises. For more information, please visit www.labour.gov.bn

After the prerequisite steps are done, there are more steps in recruiting foreign workers.

1. Apply for Foreign Workers License. All new applicants must be submitted via a registered employment agent.

Applicants may visit the department of Labour to submit applications for a Foreign Workers License, together with all supporting documents required. The required documents are listed in the forms itself. Upon submission of the application a receipt is issued stating the date that the applicant may collect their approved Foreign Workers License, which will be within 7 working days.

Upon collection of the approved license, applicants are required to make payment for the security deposit. Payments are accepted in the forms of cash, Banker’s Guarantee or JITPA.

2. Apply for Visa. Applicants may now proceed to the Department of Immigration & National Registration to submit their applications for a Foreign Worker Visa, which is expected to be approved within 3-5 working days. Required documents include; application letter from the employer, Visa application form (Malaysians and Singaporeans are exempt), form 23, 2 copies of a current passport-size photo, photocopy of identity card (for Malaysians or Singaporeans), approved Foreign Workers License (original & a photocopy), Job Order from Department of Labour and employment agency representative card.

3. Medical Examinations. Once applicants have obtained their Visa and the foreign worker has arrived in Brunei Darussalam, they may proceed to the Ministry of Health to undergo the required medical examination, which typically takes one to two weeks.

4. Contract Signing. After passing the medical examination, applicants may return to the Department of Labour for the signing of their employee contract. This will be done within a day.

5. Apply for Work Pass. Upon signing their employment contract, the applicant may now return to the Department of Immigration and National Registration to apply for their work pass. This is expected to take around 3-5 days for approval. Documents required will be the same as the Visa application.

With the approval of their work pass, applicants may now proceed to apply for their own green IC card. Required documents include; identification card application form, travel document containing a photo page and a valid approved Work Pass form Immigration Department (original & a photocopy)

Sole proprietorship is the simplest entity form of business. It is a business firm owned by one (1) person or one (1) company. For this business entity there are no partners. A sole-proprietor

· Consent from the main branch

· Certificate of incorporation of registration in a place or origin or similar document (must be certified copy)

· Memorandum and Articles of Association or similar documents (must be certified copy)

· Memorandum of Appointment of Power of Attorney stating the name and address of 2 or more individuals resident in Brunei Darussalam who are authorized to accept service of process and any notices, made under seal of the company incorporated outside Brunei Darussalam

· Company Resolution

· List of directors (Form IV(F))

· List of Authorized person

· Undertaking letter

· Notice of the situation of its registered office in Brunei Darussalam

• Signed copy of NROC (s) [Passport(s) – for foreign directors with no NRIC issued to them]

• Forms (Consent to act as directors, Form X – List of Directors particulars, Registered Office)

• Stamped Memorandum and Articles of Association (which includes share capital and allotment of shares)

• If you applied for Ordinary Resident status, a Certificate of Ordinarily Resident (if a director is an ordinarily resident) is a requirement.

There are 7 types of businesses no longer requiring a business license:

1) Bakery, Food establishment and places of visit and other public entertainment establishments

2) Hawker

3) Motor Vehicle Dealer

4) Gas station (including place to store oil and other flammable materials)

5) Retail Stores

6) Timber storage and furniture factories

7) Workshop

You can start a business in 1 day with just 2 steps.

1) Online name search and reservation. The first step in setting up a business involves conducting an online name search and reservation. This is to safeguard the originality of the business name and ensure that it is not already in use by another company. To conduct the search, you can set up an account at www.roc.gov.bn. Once the search has determined that the preferred business name is not already assigned, the chosen business name can be reserved at a nominal fee of $5, payable online.

2) Incorporation of company or register a business name. Once approval of the reserved business name has been granted, depending the type of company to be registered, you may proceed with either of the following:

· Incorporation of the company, for a flat fee of $300 (to register as Sendirian Berhad)

Or

· Register the approved business name for a fee of $30 (to register as a Sole Proprietorship)

Both may be done by logging back to your account at ww.roc.gov.bn, where the payments are easily payable online.

Depending on the nature and the type of business to be conducted, some companies may need to apply for their industry-specific license. Please check to verify whether this applies to your company.

Business License is no longer required for the majority of the businesses. Businesses are however required to comply with regulations and guidelines relating to the specific type of business activity. Depending on the nature and type of business to be conducted, some companies may still need to apply for a specific license)

Yes, you may apply for Beauty or Health establishment here that should be done:

1. An overview of Beauty and Health Establishment regulations

The Beauty & Health Establishment Order 2016 has been effective as of 1st January 2016. Understand the key points and what this means for your business.

2. Application and Inspection Process

By starting up a new beauty or health establishment in Brunei Darussalam that involves a simple process. Find out more about the application and inspection process.

Note:

For more info, please check our main official website here, www.business.gov.bn, or any enquiries directly through Talian Darussalam 123 Call Centre

The Ease of Doing Business Unit is a unit under the Energy and Industry Department at the Prime Minister’s Office. Together with the various relevant agencies, we are committed in ensuring that the legal, an institutional and procedural framework of business related processes are conducive towards the development of the nation’s business environment, thereby striving to realize the Wawasan 2035.