How to search for a company in Labuan?

If you want to search or verify a company that is registered in Labuan, follow the below steps to check if the company is licensed or recognised under the jurisdiction:

Step 1: Visit the Labuan FSA official website

Visit www.labuanfsa.gov.my – this is the official site of the Labuan Financial Services Authority, which regulates all licensed entities within the Labuan International Business and Financial Centre.

Step 2: Visit the "Licensee List"

On the home page, look for the "Licensee List" link (usually in the "List & Schedule" or "Licensees" menu). The website provides downloadable PDFs or search lists of licensed institutions.

Step 3: Search by category or name

If you know the business type or firm name (e.g., trust company, insurance company, fund manager), scroll down the corresponding list to locate the firm information. Each entry lists the business type, license number, and firm name.

Step 4: Interpret the list of entities mentioned

Observe that the listing would include only licensed and registered companies (i.e., insurers, fund managers, trust companies, banks). Private Labuan companies that do not require licensing (i.e., normal trading or holding businesses) are not listed.

Step 5: Ask for verification by a Labuan trust company

If the company cannot be located in the Licensee List but you need to verify its incorporation anyway, you will have to reach out to a Labuan-licensed trust company or corporate service provider. These companies have an in-house registration database and can determine the legality status of the company, normally on formal application and due diligence.

Step 6: Take care of confidentiality requirements

Labuan's privacy regime is strong. What this means is that, unlike Malaysia's local company register (SSM), Labuan does not offer open-access databases on all business entities. Company searches typically require professional assistance or regulatory support.