Overview of CBRD

WHO WE ARE

Overview of CBRD

The  Corporate and Business Registration Department is a government office, which falls under the aegis of the Ministry of Finance and is a regular participant and  winner  of the  following  awards:
 
  •  Excellence Award 2006
  •  Public Service Excellence award 2011
  •  Winner in the Category Effectiveness and Efficiency
  •  Public Service Excellence award 2012-Winner in the  Category  
  •  Leadership and Team Spirit

Department has not only adopted the concept of “moving data to people” but also “putting people first”.

We have shifted from inward-looking, bureaucratic systems, processes and attitudes toward new ways of working which put the needs of the public first, in a better, faster and more responsive manner.

The CBRD administers :
  • Companies Act 2001 ,
  • The Business Registration Act 2002
  • The Insolvency Act 2009,
  • The Limited Partnerships Act 2011 and The Foundations Act 2012. 
  • The Office is the sole place where one may obtain  information about these entities.

What We do

The functions of Corporate and Business Registration Department are :
  • The incorporation, registration and striking-off of companies  
  •  The registration of documents that must be filed under the Companies Act 2001
  • The provision of company information to the  public
  • The enforcement of compliance with the legal requirements
  • Registration of Businesses
  • The Insolvency Service
  •  Registration of Limited Partnerships and Foundations

Vision Statement

  • To remain an innovative, aggressive, ethical and successful organisation by offering quality services to the corporate and business sectors locally and internationally
  • To be the one stop shop for doing business.
  • To be a Law Enforcing Agency for the monitoring of companies and other entities in the fight against money laundering and the financing of terrorism activities.

Mission Statement

  • To provide interested parties with excellent, reliable and timely service in relation to incorporation of companies, registration of businesses and other entities; and in the administration of Insolvency matters.

Core Values

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Excellence

Customer Care

Business-friendly

Responsive

Dedication

Integrity

Teamwork

Quality Policy Statement

The CBRD’S Quality Policy is as follows:

The CBRD is committed:

  • to achieving and maintaining high levels of service provision to its customer in an environment where customer expectations are continuously rising.
  • to ensuring customer’s satisfaction by improving service levels and business efficiency.
  • towards maintaining standards required under legislation, charter, regulation and the quality management system.
  • to take into consideration the purpose and strategies of the organization.

Quality Objectives

The Quality Objectives of the CBRD are as follows:
  • To facilitate business growth in the country.
  • To allow online transactions through the state-of-the-art technology and communication strategies.
  • To ensure that procedures are in place for compliance in relation to Money Laundering, Terrorism Financing and Proliferation Financing.
  • To ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and assist businesses to improve compliance rate.
  • To maintain a high standard of professional services in line with expectations of our interested parties.