Brunei Darussalam recognises the role of private sector in developing a viable agribusiness that is market-driven. In this context, the Government encourages both domestic and foreign investments in agribusiness through investor-friendly policies that include :-

• LAND : The Government will assist bona fide investors to obtain suitable sites and lands for various agri-businesses.
• INFRASTRUCTURE : The Government will consider providing the basic infrastructure including roads, drainage, irrigation, water and electricity supply.
• ACCESSIBILITY: Brunei Darussalam is easily accessible by sea ports, airport and roads. Brunei Darussalam also has a best infrastructure for ICT.
• LABOUR AND HRO : The country has a large pool of educated workforce to support modern agribusiness development. In addition, the Government has a liberal policy for labours and permit large numbers of cheap migrant workers to support its economic development.
• STRONG ECONOMIC FUNDAMENTALS : Brunei Darussalam has huge trade surpluses to finance its development programmes without having to borrow. However, the Government is seriously pursuing economic development programmes to diversify its petroleum-based economy.
• FINANCIAL : The national currency is sound, backed by strong foreign reserves. Financial institutions are well regulated and have the capacity to support private sector development.
• TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT : The Government is supportive in agricultural R&D including post-harvest technology. The private sector has easy access to asset-based technology and enjoys a free flow of knowledge and information. Other supportive programmes include agromarketing, entrepreneur development and developing industrial standards.
• LEGAL PROTECTION : Brunei Darussalam has an established legal framework with the rule of laws to safeguard investments and intellectual properties.
• PUBLIC POLICIES : Public policies are investors friendly including generous tax incentives and pioneer status . Investors also enjoy a freehand on management.
• SOCIAL FACTOR : Brunei Darussalam enjoys time-proven political stability and social cohesiveness that favour foreign and domestic investments.