| SETTING UP A BRANCH |
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Foreign companies wishing to establish a branch in Brunei Darussalam are subject to slightly different procedures than those wishing to set up a company.
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| Before registration, approval must be obtained from the Registrar of Companies for the use of the parent company name. The timeframe for approval of company name is about 1 to 2 weeks. |
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| Upon approval of the company name, the following documents should be lodged with the Registrar of Companies within the stipulated reservation period: |
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Board resolution approving the branch registration in Brunei Darussalam |
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Certified true copy of the Certificate of Incorporation of the parent company |
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Certified true copy of the Memorandum & Articles of Association of the parent company |
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Letter of undertaking |
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Form IV (F) - List of directors of parent company |
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Form on the appointment of authorised person under Section 299(c) of the Act |
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Power of Attorney on the appointment of authorised person |
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Statutory declaration executed by the authorised person |
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| The registration process typically takes about 5 to 6 weeks to finalise before a certificate of registration is issued, at which time the branch may commence business. |
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| Special Licenses |
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| In some cases special licenses must be obtained from the government before a company can commence business. This applies primarily to businesses that directly affect the public, such as banks, finance companies, insurance companies, travel agencies and money-lenders. |
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| Those interested in setting up a branch may find the following additional information useful: |
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Registration fee
Annual requirements |
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