Overview
Need help in financing your business? Our Enterprise Facilitation Scheme (EFS) makes this possible for you, granting SMEs financing up to a maximum amount of BND 5 million dollars to help your business on its way. EFS covers a wide range of activities, whether you are using the financed amount to purchase equipment, fund a project or contract, or increase your working capital.
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Products Offered
Cash Line (Naqad)
Bai Bithaman Aajil Naqad Financing (Deferred Payment Sale)
This is a short-term revolving financing in the form of an overdraft facility which may be utilized over the period of the financing. The purpose of the financing is to provide an additional working capital (e.g. to payoverhead expenses) and as standby fund for operation. The amount of financing will depend on the cash flow of the company, the timing of receipts and payments, seasonal trends in the sales and so on.
Generally the maximum financing period is 12 months and is renewable upon maturity subject to satisfactory performance of the account. The profit charged for the financing shall be calculated on a daily utilization basis and the rate is subject to the prevailing rate set by the SME Committee of the Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources Brunei Darussalam i.e. 4% per annum. Repayment shall be made by means of monthly profits payment and lump sum settlement of principal at the end of the financing tenor.
Term Financing
We offer three types of Term Financing.
Bai Bithaman Aajil Demand Financing
A short-term one-off lump sum financing which may be granted against confirmed or expected lump sum receivables or against contract/project awarded by Government or Government Related Companies or any other pay-master acceptable to the Bank. The financing may be used for start-up/mobilization expenses for awarded project/contract or as additional capital for business. The period of financing shall be based on the expected receipts of payment with a maximum period of 12 months. The profit charged for the financing shall be calculated on a daily basis and the rate is subject to the prevailing rate set by the SME Committee of the Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources Brunei Darussalam i.e. 4% per annum. Repayment shall be made by means of monthly profits payment and lump sum settlement of principal at the end of the financing tenor or upon receipt of payment from pay-master.
Bai Bithaman Aajil Term Financing
This financing may be granted for short, medium or long term period depending on the company's requirement and capacity to pay. The financing offers funding for acquisition of business assets (e.g. equipment, machineries & commercial property), purchase of stocks, minor renovation works, refinancing of assets and to facilitate other business requirements. Generally the financing period range between 12 months to a maximum of 120 months.
The profit charged for the financing shall be calculated based on a monthly reducing balance and the rate is subject to the prevailing rate set by the SME Committee of the Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources Brunei Darussalam i.e. 4% per annum. Repayment shall be in the form of equal monthly installments made throughout the financing tenor.
Bai Bithaman Aajil Development Financing
This is a long term financing for the purpose of funding the construction cost of a development project either owned or managed by the company. The financing will be disbursed on a draw-down basis made against an agreed progress claims/payments schedule and certified by architect or quantity surveyor or consultant. The financing period will be depending on the nature of the project and repayment capability of the company. The Bank may consider granting a maximum repayment period of 120 months.
The profit charged for the financing shall be calculated based on a monthly reducing balance and the rate is subject to the prevailing rate set by the SME Committee of the Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources Brunei Darussalam i.e. 4% per annum. Repayment shall be made in the form of equal monthly installments throughout the financing tenor.
Standby Financing
Bai Bithaman Aajil Demand Financing
This is a revolving short-term financing given especially to finance project/contract awarded by Government or Government Related Companies or any other pay-master acceptable to the Bank. This financing provides standby fund for company to pay overhead expenses, operation expenses and the like while awaiting payment.
Availment of the financing is on a draw-down basis made against certified/confirmed claims or receivables and the tenor shall be based on the expected timing of receipt of payment. The amount of draw-down shall be based on a pre-agreed percentage (up to maximum of 80% of claims or receivables amount). The period of financing is normally adjusted to suit the duration of project/contract with maximum of period of 12 months. The financing may be renewed upon expiry subject to satisfactory performance of the account.
The profit charged for the financing shall be calculated on a daily basis based on outstanding utilized balance and the rate is subject to the prevailing rate set by the SME Committee of the Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources Brunei Darussalam i.e. 4% per annum.
Repayment shall be made by means of monthly profits payment and lump sum settlement of principal at the end of the financing tenor or full settlement upon receipt of payment for which the draw-down is made whichever is earlier.
Hire Purchase
Ijarah Thumma Al-Bai
Medium term financing which allows company the benefit of using any type of vehicle preferred (either for project/contract use or for any other business use) at an agreed fixed amount of rental during the financing tenor. Depending on the company's capacity to pay, the Bank may grant financing tenor of up to a maximum of 120 months. Payment of rental shall be made on a monthly basis throughout the financing tenor. The rental comprises of the original cost of vehicle and profit margin which is charged based on prevailing rate set by the SME Committee of the Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources Brunei Darussalam i.e. 4% per annum.
Trade Line
Bank Guarantee
This is an irrevocable written undertaking issued by the Bank to indemnify and pay an agreed sum of monies to a principal (as the beneficiary) in case of default in fulfillment of contractual obligation by the Bank's customer. The period of cover is normally in accordance to the contract agreement and/or requirement of the beneficiary. The Bank will be charging a fee for the issuance of the guarantee calculated based on the amount of guarantee and period of cover and the rate is subject to the Bank's prevailing risk mitigation and pricing guideline.
There are various types of guarantees issued to suit various contractual purposes, requirements and needs. They are: Bid Bond, Performance Bond, Payment Guarantee, Security Deposit for Labour Quota. To learn more about them, visit our Other Services section.
Eligibility
| Type of Business |
Sole Proprietor, Partnership, Private Limited Company, Public Limited Company or Cooperative |
| Size of Business |
Holds fixed assets of BND 5 million book value or less; Has 100 employees or less |
| Registration |
Companies registered or incorporated in Brunei Darussalam |
| Entity Ownership |
Company should have at least 30% of its equity owned by a Citizen of His Majesty Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan dan Yang Di Pertuan Negara Brunei Darussalam. |
| Targeted Industry Sectors |
Agriculture Fisheries Manufacturing Tourism |
| Other Criteria |
Business must be Shariah compliant. The company or the owner must be clean from blacklist. |
| Priority will be given to: |
Companies undertaking business in the targeted industry sectors;
Entrepreneurs who have undergone relevant business management training recognized by the MIPR and/or the Bank. |
Required Documents
For more details on required documents and securities, please speak to our Corporate Bankers.