Berhad (BHD)

Berhad (BHD) is a Malay word for "limited". It is used in the names of companies incorporated in Malaysia, Brunei, and Singapore. The word "Berhad" is usually written after the company's name, in parentheses. For example, the company's name "Malaysia Airlines Berhad" would be written as "Malaysia Airlines (BHD)".

The use of the word "Berhad" in company names is a legal requirement in Malaysia, Brunei, and Singapore. It is used to indicate that the company is a limited liability company. This means that the shareholders of the company are not personally liable for the company's debts.

The word "Berhad" is also used in the names of some companies incorporated in other countries, such as the United Kingdom. In these cases, the word "Berhad" is usually used to indicate that the company is a subsidiary of a Malaysian, Bruneian, or Singaporean company.

The word "Berhad" is not used in the names of companies incorporated in other countries, such as the United States. In these cases, the word "Limited" is used to indicate that the company is a limited liability company.