Business Setup in Oman
Register an Omani company with 100% foreign ownership under the Foreign Capital Investment Law — fast LLC setup or a free-zone entity with long tax holidays and 0% customs.
Foreign ownership
100% foreign ownership (most sectors, FCIL 2020)
Main entity
Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Typical timeline
~3–7 working days (mainland)
Corporate tax
15% above OMR 30k; free-zone holidays up to 30 years
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Oman is built for foreign founders
A stable, strategically located GCC market — 100% foreign ownership since 2020 and free zones with up to 30-year tax holidays.
100% foreign ownership
The 2020 Foreign Capital Investment Law allows full foreign ownership in most sectors with no Omani partner.
Strategic ports outside Hormuz
Duqm, Sohar and Salalah sit on open ocean outside the Strait of Hormuz — a logistics advantage for global shipping.
Free-zone tax holidays
Free zones offer tax holidays of up to 30 years plus 0% customs duty — among the most generous in the region.
No personal income tax
No personal income tax; mainland corporate tax is a flat 15% on profits above OMR 30,000.
Ways to set up in Oman
Limited Liability Company (LLC)
The most popular vehicle — flexible and suitable for most commercial and trading activities.
Free Zone Company
Located in Sohar, Salalah or Duqm with long tax holidays, 0% customs and export-friendly rules.
SAOC / SAOG
Closed or public joint-stock companies for larger or capital-raising ventures.
Branch of a foreign company
Extends an existing parent into Oman, often used for government or project contracts.
Oman at a glance
- Foreign ownership
- 100% foreign ownership (most sectors, FCIL 2020)
- Main entity
- Limited Liability Company (LLC)
- Typical timeline
- ~3–7 working days (mainland)
- Corporate tax
- 15% above OMR 30k; free-zone holidays up to 30 years
- Personal income tax
- 0%
How we set up your Oman company
One team coordinates every step — so you deal with us, not a chain of local agents.
Activity and location
We advise mainland vs a free zone (Duqm / Sohar / Salalah) based on your activity and export profile.
Name reservation
Trade-name reservation and initial approvals with the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion.
Incorporation
Articles of association, registered office or lease, and commercial registration.
Tax card and banking
Tax Card registration with the Oman Tax Authority within 30 days, plus corporate bank account introductions.
Everything your Oman entity needs to trade
One partner for the whole structure — including alongside your Saudi setup.
- Entity structuring advice — the right vehicle for your activity, tax position and ownership
- Name reservation and incorporation with the local registry
- Registered office / agent and local-address requirements
- Trade or activity licensing and any sector regulator approvals
- Corporate bank account introductions
- Tax, VAT and beneficial-ownership registrations
- Director, shareholder and UBO documentation, attested where required
- Ongoing compliance — renewals, filings and annual returns
Documents you'll typically need
A guide — we confirm the exact checklist for your activity on the first call.
- Passport copies of shareholders and directors
- Trade-name reservation
- Memorandum & Articles of Association
- Registered office or lease
- Shareholder details and capital declaration
Oman setup — common questions
- Do I need an Omani partner?
- No — 100% foreign ownership has been allowed in most sectors since the 2020 Foreign Capital Investment Law.
- What taxes apply in Oman?
- Corporate tax is a flat 15% on profits above OMR 30,000, with no personal income tax. Free zones offer tax holidays of up to 30 years.
- How long does it take?
- An Omani LLC is typically registered within about 3–7 working days once documents are complete; a Tax Card must be obtained within 30 days of incorporation.
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