Starting a business in Labuan

Why Labuan?

Labuan International Business Financial Centre (Labuan IBFC) is one of the most vibrant jurisdictions in Asia Pacific with its uniqueness as a ‘mid shore’ business hub.

Labuan offers flexibility for entrepreneurs to deal with international as well as Malaysian markets at low tax rates and easy access to comprehensive infrastructure, fully supporting your commercial needs at an affordable price.

Reasons why you should set up your business in Labuan include:

Low tax from 0% to 3% with simple tax framework subjected to the Substance Requirement set by LFSA
Transparent law and a white-list jurisdiction by OECD
Cost effective platform for commercial substance support
Strong regulatory framework covers all businesses solutions and wealth management needs
Confidentiality secured
Access to more than 70 Malaysia double tax treaty partners
Eligibility to work and stay in Malaysia
100% foreign-owned without the need for a local partner
Can deal in Ringgit and with local partner
Dividends on profits to shareholder are non-taxable
No requirement for trade licenses

Doing Business in Labuan

Recent years, Labuan has advanced rapidly from conventional offshore to fin-tech and block chain to cater to hybrid and more sophisticated entrepreneurs.

Labuan offers complete solutions to meet your needs.

Labuan Business Solutions:

Trading, export, import, consulting and backroom consultancy
Investment holding
Fund raising
Limited Partnership (LP)
Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
Foreign Company & Re-domicile

Labuan Fin-tech and Blockchain Solutions with approvals:

Fin-tech – e-wallet
Crypto Trading Exchange
ICO-Credit Token
Robotic advisors for insurance, financial services offerings
Private Fund
Public Fund
Blockchain Solutions Providers
Payment Solutions

Labuan Financial Services Solutions with license:

Banking
Insurance
Leasing
Money Broking
Fund Manager
Securities
Factoring
GIFT

Labuan Wealth Management Solutions for HNWI:

Labuan Private Foundation
Labuan Charitable Foundation
Private Trust Company

Labuan Trust for every need:

Purpose Trust
Special Trust
Protective Trust
Charitable Trust

Labuan is strategically located providing an ideal gateway for your company to tap into and grow your business in Asia Pacific and beyond.

Planning to set up or further expand in Labuan? Download our Labuan business expansion guide to learn more.

How Tricor can help in Labuan

Tricor Trustco (Labuan) Ltd (Tricor Labuan) is a full fledge licensed Trust Company regulated by the Labuan Financial Services Authority with more than 15 years in the Labuan trust business.

Tricor is a “one stop Labuan enabler” providing total solutions for new start ups, MNC as well as entrepreneurs.

Tricor Trustco offerings include corporate advisory and structuring for CRS compliant entity, formation of Labuan company and foundation, license application, taxation, accounting, fund structuring and wealth management advisory.

Tricor is well positioned to unlock the potential of your business in Labuan and across Asia, helping your company stay one step ahead of today’s diverse and fast evolving regulatory environment.

As the leading business expansion specialist in Asia, Tricor provides the building blocks for, and catalyses every stage of your business growth, from incorporation to IPO.

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