Oman · AML & KYC
Anti-money-laundering and customer-due-diligence obligations, regulated activities, and the official financial regulator.
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The Law on Combating Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing (Royal Decree 30/2016) applies to financial institutions and to designated non-financial businesses and professions, including real-estate agents, dealers in precious metals and stones, lawyers and accountants. Obliged entities identify and verify customers and beneficial owners, keep records and report suspicious transactions to the National Centre for Financial Information, Oman's financial intelligence unit. Banks follow the Central Bank of Oman's requirements, and capital-market and insurance firms those of the Financial Services Authority.
- The legal base is Royal Decree 30/2016.
- Suspicious transactions go to the National Centre for Financial Information.
- Real-estate agents, precious-metal dealers, lawyers and accountants are covered too.
- Financial Services Authority (FSA)
Financial Services Authority: capital markets and insurance supervision.
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).