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Oman

Advantages of Registering a Company in Oman

1. The government actively promotes foreign direct investment and maintains a business‑friendly environment.

2. Connecting Asia, Europe and Africa, it serves as a key hub for trade and logistics.

3. It offers preferential tax policies and has signed double‑taxation‑avoidance agreements with multiple countries.

4. Relatively straightforward registration procedures with efficient review processes and streamlined administrative formalities.

5. A sound legal system is in place to provide solid legal protection.

6. Human‑resource advantages with high‑quality labour and relatively low labour costs.

7. Language advantage: English is widely adopted in business and commercial sectors.

REQUIREMENTS

COMPANY TYPE

MATERIALS

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Company Name

The company name shall comply with Oman’s commercial‑naming regulations. It shall not be identical or similar to any already‑registered corporate name, nor shall it contain content contrary to public‑order morality or laws and regulations. The name shall be in Arabic or presented in both Arabic and English.

Shareholders and Directors

It requires a minimum of two shareholders, who may be natural persons or corporate entities with no nationality restrictions. It also requires at least one director and there is no nationality restriction for directors.

Registered Capital

Generally speaking, a Limited‑Liability Company (LLC) shall have a minimum registered capital of 50,000 Omani Rials (approximately 130,000 US dollars).

Registered Address

A local registered address is required. We can provide registered‑address recommendations, subject to your confirmation of the city for incorporation.

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Joint‑Stock Company (JSC)

A JSC shall have three or more shareholders. Minimum‑registered‑capital requirements vary depending on the business activities carried out by the JSC. Under the CCL 2019 and the JSC’s Articles of Association, the JSC shall establish a board of directors vested with all necessary powers to manage corporate affairs. The board shall also be responsible for implementing any resolutions passed by shareholders at the general‑shareholders’ meeting.

Limited Liability Company (LLC)

One of the most common company forms in Oman, suitable for small‑and‑medium‑sized enterprises. It requires a minimum of two shareholders whose liability shall be limited to their capital contributions. The corporate governance structure is relatively flexible; the company may be managed by its shareholders or by appointed professional managers.

Public Joint‑Stock Company（SAOG)

This type of company features standardised management and shall establish governing bodies such as the board of directors. It shall consist of three or more partners, whose liability is limited to the nominal value of the company’s capital shares. Where over 40% of the company’s shares are offered for public subscription, it shall be deemed a public joint‑stock company (SAOG). Where shares are not offered to the public, it shall be treated as a non‑public joint‑stock company (SAOC). Companies engaged in insurance, finance or commercial air‑transport business must be structured as joint‑stock companies.

Branch Office

Foreign companies may establish branches in Oman. A branch does not possess independent legal‑person status, and its debts and liabilities shall be borne by its parent company. Branch establishment procedures are relatively simple, yet certain operational restrictions may apply. Foreign companies may set up branches in Oman to conduct relevant business activities under the following circumstances:

(1) Having signed special contracts or agreements with the Omani government;

(2) Enterprises established pursuant to a Royal Decree of Sultan Qaboos;

(3) Engaging in business activities deemed vital for national‑economic development as announced by the Omani Council of Ministers.

Representative Office

The permitted activities of a representative office are limited to the following:

(1) Liaising with clients and promoting products or services of the represented foreign company or institution;

(2) Contacting exporters and sellers to source raw materials, finished goods and semi‑finished products required by the represented foreign company or institution;

(3) Notifying the represented foreign company or institution of any complaints received.

A representative office is prohibited from engaging in any of the following activities:

(1) Import, export or sales activities, except for importing promotional commodity samples manufactured by the represented foreign company or institution;

(2) Promoting products or services not manufactured or provided by the represented foreign company or institution, and direct contact with end consumers.

* The establishment procedure for a representative office is relatively straightforward with comparatively low operating costs.

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Documents

Information Collection Form

Individual Shareholder

1. Scanned copies of passports for shareholders and directors of the Omani company;

2. Proof‑of‑address documents for shareholders and directors of the Omani company (utility bills for water and electricity issued within the past three months, or credit‑card statements showing the full address);

3. Power of Attorney.

Corporate Shareholder

1. Business License and Articles of Association of the parent company;

2. Power of Attorney;

3. Scanned passport copies and proof‑of‑address documents for the legal representative of the corporate shareholder and directors of the Omani company (utility bills for water and electricity issued within the latest three months, or credit‑card statements showing the address);

4. Complete equity‑structure chart of the proposed company.

Notes

All the above documents shall be translated into English and go through notarisation and Apostille certification.

REGISTRATION PROCESS

1

Prepare Registration Documents

Fill out the information‑collection form and provide all required documents.
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Power of Attorney

Draft official documents
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Company name availability check

name reservation
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Document Notarisation and Apostille Certification

Arrange notarisation and Apostille certification for part of the documents
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Submit Registration Application

Fill in and submit the Application Form;

Document submission;

Registration completed.
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Submit the licence application

License Application
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Approval

Municipality approval
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Open a corporate bank account

Open a corporate bank account
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Obtain the Tax Card

Within 30 days after registration, an Omani company must apply to the tax authority for a tax card. The tax card is essential for opening a corporate bank account, signing contracts and filing tax returns.
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Social Insurance and Labour Registration

Within 15 days upon an employee’s onboarding, an Omani company must register the employee with the Public Authority for Social Insurance (PASI). The employer is responsible for paying social‑insurance contributions to the social‑insurance fund on behalf of employees.
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Register for VAT (Value‑Added Tax)

VAT registration is mandatory for Omani companies whose annual turnover exceeds OMR 38,500 (approximately USD 100,000). The VAT registration process involves obtaining a VAT registration number and submitting periodic VAT returns.
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Obtain licences and permits

Depending on the nature of business, an Omani company may require additional licences and permits to carry out its operations. For instance, construction companies may need to obtain building permits from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning.
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Subsequent Procedures – Maintenance of Corporate Records

Omani companies must maintain accurate and up‑to‑date records of financial transactions, including invoices, receipts and contracts.