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BN01 — REGISTER A BUSINESS NAME

BN-01 — REGISTER A BUSINESS NAME

Business Name Registration

1. Overview

BN-01 — Register a Business Name is the process of registering a trade name for a sole proprietor or partnership in Brunei Darussalam.

Business name registrations are handled through the Registry of Companies and Business Names (ROCBN). Once registered, the owner or partners are legally permitted to operate a business under the approved trade name.

2. Purpose / Requirement

  • To legally operate a business using a registered trade name
  • To comply with Brunei business registration regulations
  • To establish official business records with ROCBN
  • To enable further licensing or regulatory registrations if required

3. Scope of Services

We assist clients with the business name registration process, including:

  • Reviewing proposed business names for compliance
  • Advising on appropriate business activity descriptions
  • Preparing business name registration details
  • Compiling identification documents of owner or partners
  • Submitting the application via ROCBN Online Portal
  • Assisting with downloading business profile after approval

4. Submission Process

Step 1: Name Selection

  • Provide up to three proposed business name options
  • Verify availability and compliance with naming rules
  • Please add a suitable word such as ‘Company/Syarikat’ ‘Perusahaan/Enterprise’, or any other appropriate term along with the proposed name to avoid misleading the public.

Step 2: Document Preparation

  • Letter of Authorization
  • Cover letter

Step 3: Online Submission

  • Submit application through ROCBN Online Portal → Business Name Registration

Step 4: Fee Payment

  • Pay business name registration fee through the ROCBN system

Step 5: Approval & Certificate

  • ROCBN issues Business Name Registration Certificate

Step 6: Post-Registration Compliance

  • Apply for additional licences or regulatory approvals if required
  • Maintain updated business records

5. Documents Required

  • Proposed business name (up to 3 options)
  • Owner’s / Partners’ signed IC or Passport copy
  • Residential address of the owner / partners
  • Business activity description
  • Business operating address
  • Contact details (email address and mobile number)

6. Estimated Timeline

  • Subject to ROCBN system processing and verification
  • Approval time may vary depending on name availability and completeness of application

7. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Who can register a business name?
An individual or partnership intending to operate a business under a trade name.

Q2: How many name options can be submitted?
Up to three proposed business names can be provided for consideration.

Q3: Where is the application submitted?
Through the ROCBN Online Portal under “Business Name Registration.”

Q4: Does business name registration allow business operations immediately?
Yes, but additional licenses may be required depending on the business activity.

Q5: Is a company required for business name registration?
No. This registration is for sole proprietorships or partnerships, not companies.

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