In April 1997, The Registrar of Companies and Names has at least 40,000 registered business under sole proprietorship or partnership and 2,000 companies. Almost 90 % of these are considered as small and medium enterprises(SMEs). These businesses have between 0 - 100 employees.
As in other countries, SMEs has a great contribution to the economy. In 1994, SMEs contributed around 66.2 % to the nation's GDP (7th National Development Plan). This was estimated to rise to 68.4% in 1995. Brunei's SMEs also provides at least 70% of employment in the private sector. In the service and manufacturing sectors, the contribution of SMEs is estimated at 38 - 40%.
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