Labuan Investment Bank License

Labuan investment banks primarily cater to corporations, government entities, and high-net-worth individuals, focusing on their wealth management and investment goals. These banks are authorized to perform all activities typical of commercial banks, with the exception of servicing smaller retail clients and handling remittance transactions for individual or corporate accounts.

The robust regulatory framework in Labuan, combined with its favorable tax regime and low operational costs, has attracted numerous international financial institutions to establish their investment banking operations in the region.

Additionally, the establishment of Labuan private funds enables these banks to facilitate collective investments, allowing high-net-worth individuals and institutional investors to pool their resources while benefiting from a structured investment approach. Many banks are also integrating digital banking services to enhance their offerings and improve accessibility for global investors.

Hans Worldwide provides Labuan banking business in services such as providing credit facilities and receiving deposits, investment banking service, Islamic banking business, building credit business, credit token business, development finance business, leasing business or such other activities as approved by the Minister of Finance.

To ensure compliance and efficiency, businesses can leverage our tax and financial planning expertise to optimize their financial strategies within Labuan’s regulatory framework.

 

Entry Requirements

An applicant should meet the following minimum eligibility criteria:

1. Must be a bank or financial institution
2. Possesses a sound track record
3. Accorded a good credit rating by acceptable rating agencies
4. Supervised by a competent regulatory authority; and
5. Conforms to generally accepted standards of international banking practices or the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), as the case may be.

 

Labuan Investment Bank License Process

To operate as a Labuan investment bank, institutions must obtain a Labuan investment bank license, which allows them to engage in various financial activities such as providing credit facilities and offering consultancy services related to corporate finance. This license is crucial for businesses looking to operate within Labuan’s regulated environment.