Brunei Darussalam is strategically located in the heart of Southeast Asia, along the East-West maritime trade route and within the ASEAN region, providing easy access to major cities like Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, and Jakarta within two to three hours by direct flight. This connectivity to the region's growing economies makes it an ideal location for export-oriented activities and for investors seeking a wider market base.
Known for its political and economic stability, Brunei boasts a lush, green environment with 75% of its land area covered in pristine rainforest and 58% conserved under the “Heart of Borneo” initiative. The World Health Organization ranks Brunei among the top 10 countries with the safest and cleanest air, with over 70% of its area made up of verdant jungles and coastal mangroves.
Brunei also has a young, highly educated, multilingual, and tech-savvy workforce, with the government ensuring its curriculum aligns with industry needs and providing grants for FDIs to train local employees. The favourable tax climate includes no personal income, sales, payroll, capital gains, and manufacturing tax, and companies with Pioneer Status are exempt from corporate income tax and import duties on raw materials and machinery. Credible co-investment partnerships are available with entities like the Ministry of Finance and Economy’s Strategic Development Capital Fund and various local equity funds.
Furthermore, Brunei offers cost-competitive industrial parks with essential utilities for export-oriented FDI projects, permits 100% foreign ownership, and has a fast-track system for streamlined development approvals and operational requirements such as labor and customs. Brunei's reformed business environment ensures a simplified and conducive ecosystem for start-ups and investors, continually improving its Ease of Doing Business ranking.
