Brunei
As part of our registry spotlight series, we offer valuable insights on the national registries that can be accessed through the Know Your Customer platform and single API.
Brunei Darussalam, One Common Portal (OCP)
The Registry
Exploring Brunei’s Company Registry: Insights into Business Landscape and Business KYC Compliance
In this edition of our Registry Spotlight Series, we explore the business registration system of Brunei Darussalam. The Registry of Companies and Business Names (ROCBN) operates under the Ministry of Finance and Economy (MOFE), offering a fully integrated digital platform called the One Common Portal (OCP). This portal centralises company registration, incorporation, and tax management into a seamless online experience, simplifying business compliance for local and foreign entrepreneurs alike.
Accessing The Registry
What is the One Common Portal (OCP)?
The OCP is Brunei’s single digital gateway for managing business obligations, including company and business name registration, incorporation, filing updates, annual declarations, and corporate tax returns. Both local and foreign businesses use the portal to efficiently meet regulatory requirements.
Key services include:
- Company and business name registration and reservation
- Incorporation of local companies and foreign branches
- Annual declaration and corporate tax filing
- Updating company particulars
The portal can be accessed at: https://www.ocp.mofe.gov.bn.
Information Available
Insights from the Business Registry in Brunei
The registry provides comprehensive company data critical for business and compliance activities, including:
- Company names, registration numbers, and registered addresses
- Company status and entity types
- Details of directors, shareholders, and officers for beneficial ownership checks
- Submission history of statutory filings
- Types of Companies Registered
The registry accommodates multiple entity types, such as:
- Private Limited Liability Companies (Sendirian Berhad / Sdn Bhd)
- Public Limited Companies (Berhad / Bhd)
- Foreign Branch Companies
- Sole Proprietorships, Partnerships, and Registered Business Names
Brunei’s policies allow foreign investors to own 100% equity in most sectors, enhancing the jurisdiction’s appeal.
The Statistics
Number of Registered Companies
As of 22 July 2025, Brunei’s company registry includes 10,601 active registered local companies and 467 active registered foreign companies. In addition, there are 133,959 active registered business names. These figures reflect ongoing business activity and the dynamic nature of Brunei’s business registry landscape. (source)
The Statistics
Recent Developments and Highlights
A recent and significant development in Brunei’s company registry access is the full transition to the One Common Portal (OCP), which consolidates business registration (under the Registry of Companies and Business Names, ROCBN) and tax management services into a single, streamlined digital platform. This transition enhances the user experience by providing comprehensive online services—such as company incorporation, filing updates, annual declarations, and corporate income tax return submissions—accessible via one portal, including on mobile devices.
Real-time Registry Access
How Can Know Your Customer Enhance Real-Time Registry Access in Brunei?
The Know Your Customer platform integrates with Brunei’s OCP to provide automated, real-time access to verified company data. This empowers financial institutions and payment service providers to streamline business KYC and KYB processes, ensuring continuous regulatory compliance across the APAC region.
Conclusion
Conclusion
Brunei’s Ministry of Finance and Economy continues to advance a business-friendly regulatory environment by embracing digital transformation and continuous reforms. The One Common Portal stands as a testament to these efforts, delivering an efficient, transparent, and integrated system supporting local and international business compliance in a dynamic economy.
