Oman · Company Registration
Entity types, registration process, required documents, costs, and official registries.
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Under the Foreign Capital Investment Law, in force since January 2020, foreign investors can own 100% of a company in most activities; a negative list of activities stays reserved for Omanis. Companies are registered online through Invest Easy, the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion's portal, which issues the commercial registration and links to the municipal and other licences an activity needs. The limited liability company (LLC) is the usual form. After registration the company registers with the Tax Authority, and with the Ministry of Labour before hiring.
- 100% foreign ownership is allowed in most activities; a negative list stays reserved for Omanis.
- Registration and the commercial registration run through Invest Easy.
- Register with the Tax Authority after formation, and with the Ministry of Labour before hiring.
- Invest Easy (Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion)
Invest Easy: the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion's online business registration portal.
Government portals
- Oman Tax Authority — Corporate income tax, VAT, excise and the personal income tax from 2028.
- Ministry of Labour — Work permits, Omanisation and labour services (in Arabic).
- Royal Oman Police eVisa — Visit, tourist and residence visa applications online.
- Directorate General of Customs — Import and export procedures and customs services (in Arabic).