\n\t\tWhat is a Takaful and Retakaful Business?\n\t<\/h3>\n\t

In the sphere of Labuan’s financial ecosystem, Takaful (also known as Islamic Insurance) emerges as a scheme of mutual protection that exists amongst the insurer and the insureds, in adherence to the Islamic Shariah principles. The loss and risk are essentially distributed amongst the insureds. Despite paying a fixed premium, the compensation for losses are paid by the insurer, and the profits earned from business(es) that are conducted by the insurer are shared in proportion to their contribution of funds.<\/p>\n

The reinsurance of takaful business (on Islamic principles) is referred to as retakaful. Retakaful is a form of mutual assistance among participating takaful operators in which the operators pay a certain amount of contribution into the retakaful funds to share a certain risk if the risk exceeds underwriting limits.<\/p>\n

Despite the global scarcity of Retakaful companies, often confined to local and regional markets, Labuan’s jurisdiction serves as a desirable platform for Takaful and Retakaful entities. This unique positioning enables them to operate on a global scale, reaching broader markets and adhering to Islamic principles in the pursuit of comprehensive insurance solutions.<\/p>\n

\n\t\tDifferences between Takaful, Retakaful and Reinsurance\n\t<\/h3>\n\t

Aspects of Differences<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>	Takaful \/ Retakaful<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>	Reinsurance<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr>
Amount of money received<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>	All contributions will go to a common pool of funds, which will be used to share any surplus or loss from the pool collectively.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>	The amount of money received by the insured, either on the occurrence of the insured event or upon maturity of the policy may be much more or less than the amount paid by the insured.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr>
Bearer of risks<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>	The insured bears the risk as the takaful insurer is merely a custodian of the fund.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>	The insurer bears the risk of loss in the insured event.<\/p> <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr>
Investment of funds<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>	Takaful companies undertake and invest in only Shariah compliant businesses.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>	Conventional insurance companies invest in any interest-based avenues and without any regard for the Islamic Shariah principles.<\/p> <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr>
Distribution of surplus funds<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>	The takaful insurer will distribute any underwriting surplus to the insured annually.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>	Since the payments are deferred, the compensation paid by the insurer to the insured is greater than the installments paid by the insured, which constitutes to a surplus.<\/p> <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr>
Certainty of contracts<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>	Takaful contracts impose a duty to disclose all material facts bearing on the contract.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>	Conventional insurance contracts contain uncertainty in terms of time, incident and claim limit, until the insured event has taken place.<\/p> <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div>\n\n \n\t\tWhy Choose Labuan\n\t<\/h2>\n\t Strategic location to tap into the Asia Pacific market<\/p>\n\t Shared time zone with major Asian cities for seamless interaction<\/p>\n\t Excellent infrastructure and regulations within the Labuan IBFC<\/p>\n\t OECD whitelist jurisdiction status<\/p>\n\t Recognised by prominent exchanges for entity listing (such as Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, and Dubai Exchanges)<\/p>\n\t 100% foreign ownership with a minimum requirement of 1 shareholder and 2 directors<\/p>\n\t Low corporate tax rate of 3%<\/p>\n\t Absence of withholding tax, stamp duty, GST, import duty, sales or service tax, capital gains tax, inheritance tax<\/p>\n\t Void of tax on dividends to shareholders<\/p>\n\t Void of tax on director fees for foreign directors<\/p>\n \n\t\tLicensing & Operational Requirements of a Labuan Reinsurance\/Retakaful Business\n\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\tDocumentation Requirements\t\t\n\t\t\tOperational Requirements\t\t\n\t\t\t\t \n Certified true copy of board resolution pertaining to the proposed establishment of reinsurance or retakaful business.<\/li>\n Business plan.<\/li>\n 3 years’ financial projections for the reinsurance or retakaful activities.<\/li>\n Information on its own internal Shariah Advisory Board (SAB). (*applicable to retakaful business only)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n  <\/p>\n To set up a Labuan Retakaful (and Takaful) Business, you will have to comply with the Labuan Islamic Financial Services and Securities Act 2010 (LIFSSA) and the Shariah principles.<\/p>\n Other than that, the tax framework and license fees remain the same. The setting up of a retakaful (and takaful) business does not require a separate license and no additional license fee is involved.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t Reinsurer must be a member of the Labuan International Insurance Association.<\/li> Maintain a minimum paid-up capital or working funds of MYR 10 million or its equivalent in any foreign currency.<\/li> Establish an operational office in Labuan with a minimum number of 3 full-time employees and a minimum annual operating expenditure of MYR 200,000 or<\/strong> <\/em>appoint a licensed Labuan underwriting manager.<\/li> Mandate the provision of a letter of guarantee or undertaking from the parent company to Labuan FSA (if applicable).<\/li> Appoint a person in control, director or principal officer (PO) who must be fit and proper and shall not be subject to any adverse reports from any reliable sources. Appointment must obtain prior approval from Labuan FSA. However, Labuan reinsurers established as branches are not required to obtain approval on the appointment of their directors.<\/li> May set up a marketing office in Kuala Lumpur to facilitate\u00a0meetings and business dealing with clients.<\/li> Comply with annual corporate tax filing to Labuan Inland Revenue Board and Labuan FSA.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\n\t\t\tFA Advisory offers one-stop application solutions for your Labuan Reinsurance\/Retakaful Business, encompassing:\n\t\t Consultation on eligibility and procedural guidance tailored to your profile.<\/li> Profiling, due diligence and guidance on documentation preparation.<\/li> Preparation of Business Plan, Financial Forecast and Operation Manuals.<\/li> Submission and supervision of the application process until approval.<\/li> Acting as your liaison and contact point with LFSA, arranging for interviews (if any).<\/li> Tracking the license approval and handling all queries from LFSA.<\/li> Advisory services on the appropriate company structure post-approval.<\/li> Assistance in setting up onshore and offshore bank accounts.<\/li> Assistance in establishing operational and marketing or co-located offices.<\/li> Staff provision and office space rental.<\/li> Internal audit and compliance advisory.<\/li><\/ul>\n\t About FA Advisory<\/strong><\/h2>\n Comprising a team of seasoned professionals well-versed in Labuan’s business landscape, FA Advisory Limited extends a comprehensive suite of services covering corporate services, private wealth management, and licensing compliance administration, all tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients.<\/p>\n At FA Advisory Limited, our expertise lies in delivering Labuan insights that facilitate business expansion, simplifying intricate processes, and offering valuable information to guide you through various facets of your journey.<\/p>\n Choose FA Advisory as your trusted partner in navigating the dynamic business landscape of Asia. With our commitment, we are your gateway to success in Labuan and beyond.<\/p>\n Email:\u00a0advisory@finarkasia.com<\/a> | Phone number: +6010-931 6678<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t