An Order made under Article 83(3) of the Brunei Constitution, setting out the legal framework for arbitration in Brunei. It regulates the conduct of domestic arbitration proceedings, the appointment of arbitrators (including default mechanisms), interim measures and evidence, recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards, and the relationship between arbitration and Brunei courts. Includes provisions aligning with the UNCITRAL Model Law, and amendments up to S 62/2016.

The Companies Act (Cap. 39) of Brunei Darussalam governs the formation, registration, management, and winding up of companies. It covers regulations on share capital, corporate governance, directors’ duties, meetings, accounts and audit requirements, registration of charges, and the rights of shareholders and creditors. This revised edition reflects amendments up to 2021.

The supreme law of Brunei, providing the legal framework of the state.

Details the procedure for investigation, trial, and sentencing in criminal cases in Brunei.

Modern law regarding cybersecurity, digital infrastructure.

Establishes the rights and obligations of employers and employees in Brunei.

The Evidence Act (Cap. 108) of Brunei Darussalam governs the rules and principles regarding the admissibility, relevance, and weight of evidence in judicial proceedings. It outlines how facts must be proved, the use of oral and documentary evidence, examination of witnesses, burden of proof, and related evidentiary matters in Brunei's courts.

The Financial Regulations, 2022 set out the legal framework for financial and accounting procedures in Brunei Darussalam. They cover collection, custody, and payment of public moneys, duties of accounting officers, procurement guidelines, safekeeping of public funds, annual accounts, and controls for government expenditures to ensure transparency, accountability, and proper governance.

The Financial Regulations, 2022 is a regulation by the Government of Brunei Darussalam that covers the control and management of public finances. Part 4 of the regulations specifically addresses procurement & tenders — prescribing how government procurement must be conducted (open competition, transparency, accountability), the roles of the State Tender Board, Mini Tender Boards, Quotation Committees, and the rules for quotation/tender value limits and exemptions.

A policy/procedure document that outlines how the Government of Brunei carries out contracts and procurement for goods, works, and services. It covers principles such as fairness, transparency, value for money, and specifies how tenders or quotations must be invited, evaluated and awarded. It serves as guidance for ministries and departments to ensure compliance with procurement rules.

A guide published by the AGC that provides ministries, departments and statutory boards with concise guidelines for preparing, managing, and overseeing government contracts. It includes procurement protocols, contract drafting best practices, roles and responsibilities, compliance, and approval workflows to ensure contracts are legally sound and service the public interest.

This guide, published by the Department of Labour, provides a clear overview of major employment laws in Brunei such as the Employment Order 2009, Workmen's Compensation Act (1957), Workplace Safety and Health Order 2009, Employment Agencies Order 2004, and Employment Information Act 1974. It includes employer checklists, sample contracts of service, and procedures for lodging complaints—helping employers and employees understand rights and obligations in employment.

The Interpretation and General Clauses Act (Cap. 4) provides the rules for how written laws in Brunei Darussalam are to be interpreted and applied. It includes definitions of commonly used legal terms, provisions on commencement of laws, computation of time, subsidiary legislation, penalties, powers of Ministers and public officers, and other general clauses that apply across legislation.

Laws governing land ownership, use, rights. Very relevant for property, government development.

The Legal Profession Act (Cap. 132) provides the legal foundation for regulating advocates and solicitors in Brunei Darussalam. It governs admission to the profession, practising certificates, discipline, rights and obligations of legal practitioners, rules of conduct, establishment of the Law Society, and ensures that legal services are practised ethically and professionally.

An Act providing for the protection of official secrets in Brunei Darussalam. It outlines offences related to spying, wrongful communication of information, unauthorized use of official documents, and interference with security operations. The Act also prescribes penalties, powers of enforcement, and procedures for safeguarding national security information.

The Penal Code (Cap. 22) is the primary criminal law statute in Brunei Darussalam, establishing offences, criminal liability, defences, and punishments. Topics covered include general explanations (definitions), punishable offences, general exceptions, abetment, attempts, punishment of various crimes including theft, assault, sexual offences, and more. It is revised periodically to reflect changes in legislation.

Brunei law governing public order, processions and assemblies.

Guidelines on procurement and financial management for public officers.

These guidelines, issued by the Ministry of Finance and Economy of Brunei Darussalam, set out the principles, models, and framework for implementing PPP projects. They explain how PPP differs from conventional procurement, the features and structure of PPP, criteria for selecting projects, institutional arrangements, risk allocation, payment mechanisms, and how governments and private partners can collaborate to deliver public assets or services.

This document outlines the main legal foundations of Brunei's legal system. It discusses how Brunei applies English common law and equity (as of 25 April 1951) under the Application of Laws Act, the role of the Constitution, statutory law, subsidiary legislation, Syariah law, and the interaction between customary practices and formal legal rules.