BDAC

About Us

Established in 2016, Brunei Darussalam Arbitration Centre is a non-profit making company limited by guarantee. Independent from the government of Brunei Darussalam, BDAC aims to host Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) services, which include arbitration and mediation. The Centre's objective is to provide arbitration and mediation services to meet the growing demands of both domestic and foreign clients.

Embedding the vision for the future, BDAC aspires to grow its international presence and provide the highest quality of alternative dispute resolution as well as the training services for the development of skilled, competent and visionary individuals to achieve the nation’s Wawasan 2035 to establish Brunei Darussalam as an International Arbitration Centre.

Why BDAC?

A stable country economically and politically and one of the countries with high level of integrity and low rate of corruption. It ranked 35th in the Corruption Perception Index in 2019, 2nd in ASEAN and 8th in Asia-Pacific.

A country which promotes business environment and encourages foreign investments.

Brunei Darussalam's legislations on arbitration are based on the UNCITRAL Model Law.

Brunei Darussalam is a party to the 1958 New York Convention (on enforcement of arbitration awards). Arbitral awards are therefore enforceable in 149 countries.

Courts' support of arbitration with minimum intervention in arbitration proceedings.

Where We Are Located?

BDAC is located at:
Level 8, Block 2D, Simpang 156, Jalan Kumbang Pasang
BA1311 Bandar Seri Begawan
Negara Brunei Darussalam